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In today's newsletter:

• How will CyRide’s new biodiesel buses change your daily commute?
• How Ames-led prairie strip research could change Iowa farm fields
• Which WSU coach is rumored to be heading to Ames next?

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 8 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 33, low: 15.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CyRide receives federal funding to convert 20 buses to 100% biodiesel (bioenergytimes.com) — CyRide has secured federal funding to convert 20 more buses to run on 100% biodiesel and significantly expand its Ames facilities, boosting capacity and reliability for local riders. The project will add indoor storage for the full fleet, expand maintenance and training space, and build on a successful B100 pilot that’s already cutting emissions with fuel produced in Iowa.
   

• Prairie strips can improve soil health (southeastiowaunion.com) — In research led from Ames at Iowa State University, scientists found that prairie strips planted within crop fields can significantly improve soil health in just 10–12 years. The strips boosted soil stability, organic matter, microbial life and water-holding capacity, all with minimal impact on yields. These findings could help Story County and other Iowa farmers enhance long-term productivity and resilience.
   

• WSU hires Kirby Moore as next head football coach (dnews.com) — Ames gets a brief but notable mention as reports suggest WSU defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit may follow new Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers to Ames as the Cyclones’ co-defensive coordinator. The story mainly tracks Washington State’s hiring of Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore as its new head football coach and the program’s broader transition in the reformed Pac-12. Local fans can watch how these coaching moves shape Iowa State’s staff.
   

📸 Around Ames

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 22

• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
  Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Dr, Ames
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Story County Board of Supervisors Meeting
  Story County Administration Building , 900 6th Street , Nevada
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Story County Board of Supervisors Meeting
  Story County Administration Building , 900 6th Street , Nevada
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Red Buchman Community Room Reserved
  Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
  9:00 am
• Nutcracker Ballet at Stephens Auditorium
  Stephens Auditorium , 1900 Center Dr , Ames
  1:00 pm
• 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups – Ames Writers Collective
  Ames Public Library , 515 Douglas Ave , Ames
  2:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Water Bills Due
  Gilbert, IA Calendar Gilbert, IA 50105
• Gilbert Library is Open
  Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
  8:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Preschool Storytime & crafts at the Library
  Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
  8:30 am

Thursday December 18

• EMS Meeting
  Gilbert, IA Calendar , 105 SE 2ND STREET , Gilbert
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Skunk River P.R.S. – Iowa – Open To Public – Monthly COF
  2066 Stagecoach Rd , Ames
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Hidden Candy Cane Hike
  McFarland Park , 56461 180th St , Ames
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Trelleborg Group posted a job opening for ServicePLUS Material Handler in Ames. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Late Night/Closing Crew Member 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)
• Arch Dedication Boone, Iowa (kwbg.com)

Polk City

• Polk county health officials share safety tips ahead of this weekend's snowy, bitter conditions (weareiowa.com)
• Noah Martens, Hannah Schmitz are the Register's Athletes of the Week (desmoinesregister.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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