Plan Former Middle School Development: Today in Ames Patch

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Thursday, 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

Breckenridge Group Meeting: The City of Ames will host a neighborhood meeting to discuss a proposal by the Breckenridge Group to redevelop land on the site of the former Ames Middle School 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Ames City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

See Previous Coverage: Breckenridge Highest Bidder For Middle School Property

School Board Approves Breckenridge Sale Despite Objections to Development Plan

And The Winner of the Former Middle School Property Is ….

Developer Airs Plan For Former Ames Middle School Site

Breckenridge Scales Back Development at Old Middle School Site

Art Rentals: Find more than 175 pieces of art to rent for the semester or the full year 10 a.m. to noon in the browsing library on the ground floor of the Memorial Union.

Friday Features: 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Ames City Auditorium

Bring the whole family to a free movie in this Ames Public Library program.

Iowa State Fair: Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair, which opens Thursday, Aug. 8, and runs through Aug. 18. There are hundreds of free activities, from old-time fiddler demonstrations to contest in cow-chip throwing and husband-calling, plus the Bill Riley Talent Search, daily horse shows, food on a stick and more. You can find a list of 100 State Fair freebies to try online.

Did we miss something? Add it to our events calendar.

Thursday Aug 8 in Ames Weather

Record temperatures for this day have ranged from 54 to 93 degrees. The average temperature for this day is 72 degrees according to Wunderground.

Headlines You May Have Missed

Ames Names Public Library Director: In case you missed it, the library has a new director.

Gas Prices

Kum & Go at 111 S. Duff Avenue offered gas for $3.42 a gallon, according to autos.aol.com.

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