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The Beat Reporters: Aiden Flora’s Breakout Season, Jaylen Raynor’s Turnaround & Iowa State’s Future
Jake Brend, Jackson Pence, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State-Cincinnati and discuss the Cyclones’ chances of finishing the season strong. The guys dive into Aiden Flora’s breakout year and future in Ames, Jaylen Raynor’s progress, Iowa State’s injury situation, and the roster decisions ahead. Plus, takeaways from the basketball win over Southern. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.
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At The Ames Repair Café, Neighbors Teach Neighbors To Fix What’s Broken
Justin Gilger works as a jeweler at Gilger Designs, a family-owned business, and his father spent 55 years in the jewelry business. On a Saturday in October 2023, he volunteered at the Ames Public Library and provided basic jewelry repairs for visitors at no charge. “It’s a small cost for me, but I’d rather help somebody out that needs it,” Gilger told the Iowa State Daily, which reported that it was his third time volunteering at the Ames Repair Café that year.
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Amest Tribune
First female Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot to speak in Ames
Before becoming a bestselling author and sought-after leadership speaker, Carey Lohrenz learned to make critical decisions in one of the world's most demanding environments. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance will welcome Lohrenz, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, as the keynote speaker for its annual luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dec. 1 at Cornerstone Church in Ames. More: Vietnam-era Marine helicopter flies again as living memorial Lohrenz was the Navy's first female F-14 Tomcat pilot and flew combat-mission-ready operations from aircraft carriers around the world. Today, she is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author and leadership expert whose work focuses on decision-making, trust and high performance in complex environments. Registration for the annual luncheon is open to the public. Individual and group tickets are available. Navy veteran offers leadership lessons for local challenges Lohrenz's message aligns closely with the realities facing businesses and communities throughout the region, said Dan Culhane, president and CEO of the Alliance. "I've had the opportunity to hear Carey speak before, and she has an incredible story," Culhane told the Ames Tribune. "Her experiences as a fighter pilot offer powerful lessons in leadership, teamwork and navigating uncertainty. Those lessons translate directly
Iowa State Daily
Cyclones prepare to grapple Howard at Hilton
AMES — Over the last three seasons, the Iowa State women’s basketball team has started 3-0. The Cyclones will aim to extend their undefeated record against Howard Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. In their last outing, the Cyclones beat Eastern Illinois 77-61,...