City Of Ames: Location Change For MLK Celebration Planned For Monday, Jan. 17

Press release from the City of Ames:

01/11/2022 12:30 PM

The City of Ames is joining the Ames/Story County MLK Celebration Committee in honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr with a hybrid celebration beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, at Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St. (north side of City Hall).

Face masks and social distancing will be required to attend in person.

The event also will be available virtually via Facebook Live or live on YouTube. A Martin Luther King Jr celebration video will begin at 6:15 p.m.  This event, previously scheduled for Ames Middle School Commons, will feature a keynote speaker and the Ames Human Relations Commission presenting its annual Humanitarian Award in honor of King's birthday.

Long-time Ames resident Jeff Johnson, who serves as the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed Iowa State University Alumni Association President and CEO, will be the keynote speaker. Johnson will share the impact Dr. King has had on his work and life.

Facebook address is: https://www.facebook.com/AmesMLKCelebration

YouTube address is: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmesChannel12

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