Ames Five Things: It's Election Day; Leach Speaks About Civility

1) Vote

The Ames City Council Election, which also includes an $18 million bond referendum is today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2) 1880s Photography

Learn about post-Civil War photography noon Tuesday at the Farm House Museum.

3) Civility

What is Civility and how does it exist in a troubled economy? Ask Jim Leach, the ninth chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, today at 4 p.m. at Kocimski Auditorium, 101 College of Design at Iowa State University.

4) Festive Cheese Plates

With the holidays right around the corner, Connie Lawrance will suggest sample cheeses for holiday parties in a 7 p.m. class at .

5) Weather

National Weather Service said election day could be rainy, windy and as warm as 42 degrees.