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Boone Boys Wrestling Results from December 7th
WeightSummaryBALLBOON 106Easton Enyeart (Ballard) over Mason Oostenink (Boone) (MD 11-1)40 113Grayson Hedrick (Ballard) over Unknown (For.)60 120Ajay Braddock (Boone) over Unknown (For.)06 126Tate Hollenkamp (Boone) over Hayden Neer (Ballard) (Fall 1:36)06 132Jacob Harrison (Ballard) over Ashten Peterson (Boone) (Fall 2:35)60 138Jackson Warrick (Boone) over Carter Jeffs (Ballard) (MD 12-4)04 144Ty Solverson (Boone) over Jayden Leland (Ballard) (Dec 6-1)03 150Tucker Vitzthum (Ballard) over Brody Warrick (Boone) (Dec 6-3)30 157Daniel Hyman (Ballard) over Unknown (For.)60 165Joseph Pestotnik (Boone) over Jaxon Shafer (Ballard) (Dec 10-3)03 175Rhett Hedrick (Ballard) over Brenden Hedrick (Boone) (Fall 0:14)60 190Brody Sampson (Ballard) over Austin Degeneffe (Boone) (Fall 3:08)60 215Henry Christensen (Ballard) over Unknown (For.)60 285Isaac Buller (Ballard) over Unknown (For.)60 Team Score: Ballard over Boone 49-22.
Savor the Flavors: Top 3 Italian Restaurants in Ames You Must Visit
In this article, we explore three remarkable Italian restaurants in Ames. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Ogden Girl Seriously Injured In Monday’s Accident
BOONE, Iowa—The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 4:30 Monday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and “L” Avenue in Boone County. Information from the Sheriff’s Department says that 24-year-old Christopher Bates of Scranton was traveling west on...
Perry Chamber Announces Lighted Parade Winners
A holiday tradition was in full effect with the Perry Chamber’s Lighted Parade. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti says it was an overall success. “I think that we had a really great turnout both on the number of floats and the creativity of floats, and then also the turnout from the community that came out to enjoy the parade. So just a big ‘thank you’ to everyone involved that kind of helped carry on this festive tradition.”
Iowa's Soul-Searching After Consecutive Blowout Losses in Basketball
• The Iowa men's basketball team suffered a significant loss to rival Iowa State, with a final score of 90-65, marking their second consecutive defeat. • The team's performance was marked by numerous turnovers and a lack of rhythm, with a shooting percentage of just 38.6% from the field and 30.8% from three.
Iowa State's CYTown development ahead of schedule, $4 million under budget
Iowa State University’s CYTown development is moving ahead of schedule and is currently under budget. The $200 million multi-use entertainment development located between Hilton Coliseum and Jack Trice Stadium will feature a branch of McFarland Clinic, the first official anchor of the project. Plans also include retail and office space, luxury apartments with retail space on the first floor, and a restaurant/brew pub.
Chargers Face Third Conference Foe of Season
The AC/GC Chargers basketball teams will be hosting for the second time this season tonight, as the Ogden Bulldogs come to town. Both teams are coming off of a tough loss Tuesday night against Van Meter, as the girls fell 58-56 and the boys fell 65-63. The girls take the court first, with their opponents being 3-2 on the season. A look at the series history shows the teams have faced off against each other 24 times, with the Chargers leading 14-10, and having won the last 9 games in the series.
How an outstanding backcourt trio has the Ames boys basketball team eyeing trip to state tournament
The Ames boys basketball team is getting a little bit of a makeover this season. The Little Cyclones will be a little undersized in 2023-2024 after losing a pair of talented 6-foot-6 starters in Lucas Lueth and Frank Keller, along with 6-4 reserve Nick Courtney. The only players listed over 6-3 on this year's team are 6-4 forward/guard Manny Lueth and 6-7 reserve center Marach Dau.
Makenna Springer, Jonovan Wilkinson voted the Ames Tribune Athletes of the Week
Gilbert girls wrestler Makenna Springer and Roland-Story boys basketball player Jonovan Wilkinson were voted the Ames Tribune female and male Athlete of the Week winners for Nov. 26-Dec. 2. Springer won female Athlete of the Week with 31.3% of the vote. Ames girls basketball player Karsyn Pankonen was a close...
Iowa State to pay $124,000 to former Operations and Finance VP as part of separation agreement
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University will pay a former vice president $124,000 as part of a separation agreement following his resignation. Shawn Norman was the VP for Operations and Finance. A reason for the "mutually agreed separation" was not announced. Under the agreement, Norman will be paid, neither...
Deyon Batiste decommits from Iowa State
Class of 2024 athlete Deyon Batiste announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday morning that he is decommitting from Iowa State and reopening his recruitment just weeks before the early signing period opens. Batiste is a three-star prospect from Cypress, Texas, who starred at Cy Park High School. He originally...
Greene County Sheriff’s Report December 5, 2023
12:07pm: A deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 200 block of Anyer Street, Dana. 6:07pm: A deputy investigated a car deer accident on 170th Street near Q Avenue. Bret Kersey 30 of Grand Junction struck a deer with a 2008 Ford F250 causing an estimated 8,000 dollars damage. In...
Local Update: Iowa Transportation Commission Meeting at DOT Headquarters in Ames on Dec. 12
The Iowa Transportation Commission will meet for a business session on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Iowa Department of Transportation's headquarters in Ames, specifically in the Materials Conference Room at 800 Lincoln Way.
US push to turn farm manure into renewable energy draws concerns
AMES, IOWA – In a gathering that drew the attendance of both farmers and Wall Street financiers, US regulators joined with oil giant Chevron at a November conference here to promote what backers promise will be a monumental breakthrough – systemic changes that would turn polluting agricultural waste into a source of renewable energy that replaces fossil fuels and slows climate change.
US Secretary of Education stops in Perry to discuss Iowa Schools
PERRY, Iowa — A heavy hitter from the Biden administration paid a visit to central Iowa. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was at Perry Elementary School Thursday afternoon. "This visit is to lift up what you are doing here," Cardona said. Perry Elementary was recently named a National Blue...
Boone Girls Wrestling Results from December 5th
Cons. Semi – Poppy Malone (Boone) won by fall over Elyse Brown (Osage) (Fall 0:59) 3rd Place Match – Poppy Malone (Boone) won by tech fall over Amber Hoth (Waverly-Shell Rock) (TF 16-0) HS Girls 125. Lily Leininger’s place is 4th and has scored 14.0 team points.
City of Ames Schedule for Holidays
Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., and most City of Ames offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26. Most City of Ames offices will also be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of New Year’s Day. The Community Center...