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Harrison Barnes Signs Autographs at Ames HyVee Saturday

NBA Golden State Warriors Forward teams up with HyVee to promote fitness

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Ames High Graduate Harrison Barnes and NBA Golden State Warrior plans to make a public appearance in Ames from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the east HyVee, 640 Lincoln Way.

Barnes will sign autographs and promote the upcoming Hy-Vee IronKids Midwest Series of 20 youth triathlons being held this summer throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region. Barnes also plans to make appearances at Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship in Des Moines and the Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship at Gray’s Lake.

As part of the agreement Barnes will encourage participation in sports and fitness activities and will use social media to share messages about the importance of training, perseverance and goal-setting, according to a release from the grocery store chain.

Barnes will also sign autographs from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Hy-Vee in Urbandale.


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