Rugby on RABGRAI, New Jimmy Johns, and 96 Degrees:Today in Ames Patch

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Each day, we'll bring you some of the day's events, stories you may have missed, or other interesting tidbits to keep you informed about your community, as well as the surrounding area.

Events You Don't Want to Miss

Tech Talk

2 p.m. Tuesday Ames Public Library

Participants will learn how to check out free e-books and audiobooks with mobile devices.

See Yourself in Ames Intern Event

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “See Yourself in Ames Intern Event” from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sauer-Danfoss Inc. Interns and members of the business community will be able to network and have fun at the same time. See the schedule at the Ames Chamber.

Tuesday July 30 in Ames Weather

The record high temperature was set at 96 degrees in 2006 and the record low was set at 55 degrees in 1997. This day's average temperature is about 73 degrees. --- From Wunderground.

Headlines You May Have Missed

'This is Nothing': 65-Year-Old Rugby Player Says of RAGBRAI

Rugby player turned Ragbrai-er Clancy Turner, of Ames, had a blast on his first ever ride.

Jimmy Johns Going Up on E. 13th.

Should More Be Done in the Iowa Juvenile Home Isolation Case?

An Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo had placed girls in isolation cells and denied their access to education, an advocacy group alleges. The home's director has been replaced. Should more be done?

Gas Prices

Gas was just $3.49 cents per gallon at Kum & Go at 111 Duff Ave.

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