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Events and news you don't want to miss on Thursday Aug. 15, 2013.

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Events You Don't Want to Miss

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Keith McCaulley and Friends will perform at Tom Evan's Plaza 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Children's activities and food will also be available.

Hot Dog Dinner Theater

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Noon and 5 p.m. Thursday Durham Bandshell, Rick Eugene a magician will perform and hot dogs will be served.

Thursday at the Iowa State Fair

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Toby Keith with special guest star Kip Moore

Since the 1994 release of his debut album, Toby Keith has produced 15 more studio records and charted more than 40 singles, including 19 number-one hits and 16 top-ten hits like “I Love this Bar,” “Beer for My Horses,” and “As Good as I Once Was.” Known for his country anthems and tough demeanor, the singer/songwriter has performed his way to the top of the country music industry.  

When: 8 p.m.
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Thursday Aug 15 in Ames Weather

Record temperatures for this day are 42 degrees for the low and 89 degrees for the high, but the average temperature for this day is about 71 degrees according to Wunderground.

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Gas Prices

Gas prices were just $3.37 at Kum & Go #214 at 111 Duff Ave., according to AOL.

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