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The Neighborhood Files
PHOTOS: 4th of July 2012 in Ames
Hundreds gathered for the fireworks in Ames July 3 and the festival July 4. Go to Ames Patch's Facebook page to see more.
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Government
Are You Wasting Water in the Ames Heat Wave
While this heat wave in Ames continues, Mayor Ann Campbell has proclaimed July as the beginning of the “Summer of Smart Irrigation.” Water usage typically doubles in July and August ...
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Arts
What's Happening in Ames this Weekend?
Much is going on in Ames this weekend starting tonight. The Iowa Masters Golf tournament is Thursday through Sunday at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, the Harry McMaken Summer Classic Softb...
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The Neighborhood Files
Top 8 Stories From Ames Patch
Do you remember the guilt-inducing Country Time Lemonade commercials that reminded you just how many days you had left before summer slipped away? Well I won't make you feel guilty, ...
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The Neighborhood Files
What's Open, What's Closed on July 4 in Ames
Many businesses and most public offices and services will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in Ames and the metro area, though festivities will take place downtown on Main Street. Here...
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Sports
Route Maps Released for RAGBRAI 2012
Detailed route maps have been released for RAGBRAI XL. While the towns that will anchor the route had been announced previously, the maps show the specific roads cyclists will travel...
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The Neighborhood Files
American Legion Celebrates July 4th Grand Opening
After five months of extensive remodeling theAmerican Legion Post 37 is ready to celebrate. And there is no better time than July 4th, said Post Commander Jim Demarest. The celebrati...
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The Neighborhood Files
Ames 4th of July Fireworks Tonight; Reiman Gardens Open
Ames Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks show takes place at dusk tonight. They will go off east of the Jack Trice Stadium. The parking lots there or at Hilton Coliseum are probably the be...