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What's Open, What's Closed on July 4 in Ames
You can shop and eat and play, but you can't bank, ride the bus, or mail a letter.
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
- Ames, IA
Local Editor, Ames and Ankeny
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I grew up in Waterloo/Cedar Falls Iowa and studied journalism at Iowa State here in Ames.
I worked for daily newspapers as a reporter for the Fort Dodge Messenger and the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier before moving to South Carolina in 2006.
I was a staff writer for the Charleston Post & Courier in Charleston, SC until June 2011, when I took a job with Patch and returned to Iowa.
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Weather Alert: Ames
The National Weather Service has issued a weather warning for the area.
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Steve King Speaks at Judge Joseph Story Annual Dinner
Congressman King who faces Christie Vilsack in his bid for Iowa's new 4th District speaks July 16.
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American Legion Celebrates July 4th Grand Opening
The American Legion Post on Downtown Main Street will celebrate its renovation with a grand opening July 4.
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Ten American Dishes for the 4th of July
Taste of Home's Top 10 Iconic American dishes just in time for the Fourth of July.
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Ames Weather this Week
Hazardous weather and high temperatures are expected all week.
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Obama for America; Story County Democrats Open Headquarters
Both Christie Vilsack, Congressman Steve King's opponent for Iowa's new 4th District, and Sen. Tom Harkin took the podium during the Story County Democrats and Obama for American campaign headquarters office opening.
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Ames News From the Weekend
Here are some news stories you might have missed from the weekend.
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Rep. Tom Latham Under Fire for Laughing at 'Pistol Whipping' of Nuns on the Bus
Should he say he's sorry? Faith in Public Life and Faithful America is asking the Congressman to apologize for laughing at a comment. Latham says that anyone who knows him knows he wouldn't condone such rhetoric.
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Police: Ames Man Fails to Comply with Sex Offender Registry
Ames Police Blotter June 27 through June 29.
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Illegal Parking Fees Jump Today
Check that curb after you park. Fines are going up starting today.
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Ames Firefighters Extinguish Fire in ISU Metals Lab
A fire reported in US Department of Energy Lab on Iowa State University Campus Friday morning, took out power to two buildings for an hour.
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Obama For America Opens Office in Ames Sunday
Sen. Tom Harkin and Christie Vilsack plan to speak at the event.
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Ames Weekend Weather
Will we get a break from this heat? Perhaps.
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Harrison Barnes and Royce White Await NBA Draft
Locals Harrison Barnes and Royce White expected to be first round NBA Draft picks.
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Vilsack, King React to Supreme Court Decision on Health Care Act
Vilsack said the affordable health care act is in need of reform. King said health care now becomes an election referendum.
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American Legion Celebrates July 4th Grand Opening
The American Legion Post on Downtown Main Street will celebrate its renovation with a grand opening July 4.
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Your Guide to the Fireworks and the 4th of July 2012 in Ames
What's happening in Ames on the Fourth of July
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Top 8 Stories From Ames Patch
Hopefully you've been enjoying the summer like you should. Here are some of our most popular stories from the last week and the last month that you might have missed.
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UPDATED: Latham Laughs at Nuns on the Bus Pistol Whip Comment By Mickelson
Should he say he's sorry? Faith in Public Life and Faithful America is asking the Congressman to apologize for laughing at Mickelson's comment. Latham said Wednesday that anyone who knows him knows he wouldn't condone such rhetoric.
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