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🌱 Patch AM: What Wintersteen’s retirement means for Iowa State’s future in Ames
Also check out Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone in Ames, IA on Jan 27 — I'm Julie Murphy on the Ames Patch calendar
Hello again Ames! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Wintersteen’s retirement means for Iowa State’s future in Ames
- Ready to reset your budget with ISU’s free virtual Money Smart series?
- How much opioid settlement money is headed to an Ames nonprofit?
Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Amesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 28.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen retires after historic tenure (wqad.com) — Iowa State University in Ames is entering a new era as President Wendy Wintersteen retires after a historic tenure as the university’s first female president. Her decades-long career included leading the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and shaping extension, research, and teaching that deeply influence campus and the wider community. 
Find out what's happening in Amesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• 'Money Smart' virtual series begins Jan. 22 (southeastiowaunion.com) — Residents in Ames can join a free, three-part virtual “Money Smart” series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach starting Jan. 22 to tackle bills, credit, and debt. Offered at midday and evening, the Zoom sessions help you build an emergency spending plan, prioritize payments, and improve your credit, with registration due by Jan. 13.
• Iowa awards opioid settlement grants focusd on prevention, treatment and EMS-linked care (ems1.com) — Ames-based Youth and Shelter Services is among ten Iowa organizations selected for up to $1 million in opioid settlement grants aimed at prevention, treatment, and EMS-linked care. The funding, drawn from statewide lawsuit settlements, will support projects to reduce opioid misuse and deaths while expanding access to medication and services across Iowa.
📸 Around Ames
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ames
★ Featured events ★
- Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone in Ames, IA on Jan 27 — I'm Julie Murphy
Prairie Moon Winery, 3801 W 190th St, Ames
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 27
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Other local events
- Story County Conservation Board Meeting
Story County , 56461 180th St. , Ames
5:30 pm
Monday January 12
📣 Ames Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Council Meeting
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 105 SE 2ND STREET , Gilbert
6:30 pm - Preschool Storytime & crafts at the Library
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
8:30 am - Gilbert Library is Open
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 207 Main Street , Gilbert
2:00 pm - Maker Nights at Reiman Gardens: Seed Art
Reiman Gardens , 1407 University Blvd , Ames
6:00 pm - Story County Watershed meeting
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 105 SE 2ND STREET , Gilbert
10:00 am - Live 🎶 🎶 with Taylor King
1850 Homestead , 57304 IA-210 , Cambridge
7:00 pm - Christmas Tree Pickup Ends
Gilbert, IA Calendar Gilbert, IA 50105 - Carroll Girls Varsity Basketball @ Gilbert
Gilbert High School , 312 Gretten St , Gilbert
6:00 pm - Water Bills Due
Gilbert, IA Calendar Gilbert, IA 50105 - EMS Meeting
Gilbert, IA Calendar , 105 SE 2ND STREET , Gilbert
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a hairstylist who can do this hairstyle.
Any recommendations? Preferably on January 9th. Anytime after 11am. (Nextdoor South-West Duff)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Ames. Apply here.
- Fareway Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk (Burnett Avenue) in Ames. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ames here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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