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Coming up on the Ames Patch calendar: Roach Motel Zine Club — Kristin M Roach
Hello Ames! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Ames sidewalks and routes e-bike riders must avoid under city rules
- Ames community remembers the life and service of Gary Sherman Clark
- What tomorrow's new alcohol rules mean for fans at Jack Trice
Also on today's calendar: Loft Reserved.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Monday: Less humid with sunny spells, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 96 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Iowa E-Bike Laws: Classes, Helmets, Sidewalks, Trails, Cities, and Campus Rules (electricbikeexplorer.com) — Ames riders get specific guidance in this statewide e-bike law explainer, including which downtown and Campustown sidewalks—like stretches of Main Street, Lincoln Way, Hayward Avenue, and Welch Avenue—prohibit bicycle riding. The guide also breaks down Iowa's updated 750-watt limit, age rules, campus policies at Iowa State, and why checking local signs and ordinances is essential before you ride. 
2. Gary Clark (kwbg.com) — Ames residents are mourning the passing of 90-year-old Gary Sherman Clark, a longtime community member who spent his later years at Independence Village of Ames and retired from the Iowa State University Bookstore. His family will receive friends in Boone on September 10, with a funeral Mass and burial there on September 11, honoring his military service, deep faith, and devotion to loved ones.
3. State News: Measles Cases Rise, Shooting Suspect Arrested, Watershed Enrollment Sets Record (westerniowatoday.com) — If you're heading to Jack Trice Stadium in Ames tomorrow, be ready for the first-ever alcohol sales inside the venue and a new no-reentry policy during Iowa State football games. Beer, wine, and pre-mixed cocktails will be limited to two per purchase, with part of the proceeds supporting public safety and student wellness programs.
4. This fall, Iowa landowners are asked to help track monarch migration - (messengernews.net) — Ames-based monarch researchers are asking Iowa landowners, including those around town, to report spots where monarch butterflies gather on trees or sheltered areas during their fall migration. By emailing locations and photos or using the Project Monarch app to detect Bluetooth-tagged butterflies, residents can directly support conservation science and help map critical roosting sites across Iowa this September.
5. Iowa State coasts past Southeast Missouri State in season opener (statenews.net) — Iowa State fans in Ames saw a strong season opener as new quarterback Jaylen Raynor accounted for four touchdowns in a 38-10 win over Southeast Missouri State. The Cyclones' defense dominated at home with 12 tackles for loss and six sacks, giving new head coach Jimmy Rogers a convincing debut at Jack Trice Stadium.
📸 Around Ames
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames
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★ Featured events ★
- Roach Motel Zine Club — Kristin M Roach →
Kristin M Roach Art, 138 Main St, Ames
4:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Alliance Discussion Gathering →
Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames
11:00 am - Loft Reserved →
Dog·Eared Books, 203 Main St, Ames
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
📣 Ames Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stranger Than Fiction Ames: Prairie Moon Winery →
Prairie Moon Winery, 3801 W 190th St, Ames
3:00 pm - Football: Newton vs North Polk (Freshman)
Central Elementary School North Polk High School Stadium - Comet Field
4:30 pm - Football: Newton vs North Polk (Junior Varsity)
Central Elementary School North Polk High School Stadium - Comet Field
6:30 pm - City Council Meeting →
Gilbert, IA Calendar, 105 SE 2ND STREET, Gilbert
6:30 pm - Girls Tennis: Ames vs Norwalk (Varsity)
Roland-Story Comm School District Norwalk Middle School Tennis Courts
4:00 pm - Volleyball: HOIAC JV2/JV Tri (Junior Varsity)
Roland-Story Comm School District PCM High School High School Gym
5:00 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Valley vs Ankeny (JV)
Central Elementary School Trail Point Aquatics & Wellness
5:00 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Valley vs Ankeny (Varsity)
Middle School Trail Point Aquatics & Wellness
5:00 pm - Volleyball: North Polk vs Winterset (JV 1)
Middle School Winterset High School Competition Gym
5:00 pm
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ames Community School District posted a job opening for Fellows Elementary General Education Associate in Ames. Apply here.
- City Of Ames Iowa posted a job opening for Clean Up Laborer in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ames here.
Ok Ames! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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