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🌱 Patch AM: How Ames’ snowfall already stacks up against the rest of Iowa
You won't want to miss Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on the Ames Patch calendar
Good morning to you Ames! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ames’ snowfall already stacks up against the rest of Iowa
- How a short-handed Cyclone squad still dominated UNI in Ames
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 22.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Snowfall in Des Moines already exceeds entirety of last season (kcci.com) — Ames has already picked up 20 inches of snow so far this season, putting it ahead of Des Moines and well on the way toward a typical Iowa winter. A new report compares snowfall totals across several Iowa cities and shows how quickly this season is outpacing last year’s meager amounts. 
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• Twister Sister Summary - Shorthanded Sisters Roll Past UNI (cyclonefanatic.com) — Iowa State’s shorthanded women’s basketball team impressed fans with a tenacious defensive showing and strong reserve play in a cold Sunday win over UNI, drawing a lively crowd in Ames. Fans praised Jadda W’s passing and speed, noted Audi’s absence as valuable experience, and are already looking ahead to the start of Big 12 play next Sunday.
📸 Around Ames
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames
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★ Featured events ★
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Dr, Ames
7:30 pm
Monday December 22
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Other local events
- Story County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Story County Administration Building , 900 6th Street , Nevada
10:00 am - Story County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Story County Administration Building , 900 6th Street , Nevada
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gilbert Library is Open
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
8:00 am - Preschool Storytime & crafts at the Library
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
8:30 am - EMS Meeting
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 105 SE 2ND STREET , Gilbert
6:00 pm - Skunk River P.R.S. – Iowa – Open To Public – Monthly COF
2066 Stagecoach Rd , Ames
2:00 pm - Hidden Candy Cane Hike
McFarland Park , 56461 180th St , Ames
12:00 pm - Perry Girls Varsity Basketball @ Nevada
Nevada High School , 1001 15th St , Nevada
6:00 pm - Red Buchman Community Room Reserved
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
7:00 am - Intro to Musical Theater: A Winter's Tale
Story Theater Company , 1609 Golden Aspen Dr #105 , Ames
9:00 am - Cribbage & Mahjong
Sixty Forward , 205 S Walnut Ave , Ames
1:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Ames Choral Society wishes you "Comfort and Joy" this holiday season.
Our concert will feature music that celebrates the peace and joy of the holiday season, including seasonal favorites "In the Bleak Mid-Winter" and … (Nextdoor Hillside Court) - Looking to do some snow blowing today or tomorrow in ames for some college money.
40 for single and 50 for double driveway. Sidewalks included. Another car driveway will add 10 dollars and a corner house also adds 10. Please… (Nextdoor Campustown)
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Ames. Apply here.
- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ames here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boone
- Albert Miller Boone, Iowa (kwbg.com)
- IKM-Manning Receives Iowa STEM BEST Grant Funds (1380kcim.com)
- Iowa National Guard Member Killed In Syria Identified By Father (iheart.com)
Polk City
- Polk county health officials share safety tips ahead of this weekend's snowy, bitter conditions (weareiowa.com)
- Hawkeyes Win 11 Titles at Jimmy Grant Invite (hawkeyesports.com)
Ankeny
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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