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Chamber UpdateJuly 2010

The mission of the Ames Chamber of Commerce is to provide our members services thatstrengthen the economic vitality in Ames and enhance the quality of life in our community.

NEWS

Big honors for Hallenbeck

V ice President ofExisting Businessand Industry Ron

Hallenbeck is lining up theaccomplishments.

While wrapping up the2010 annual Executive CallSurvey for the Ames Eco-nomic Development Com-mission, Ron also locked upthe position of president ofthe Iowa State UniversityAlumni Association for the2010-11 year. The gavel wasexchanged during the May 21 annual meeting forthe ISUAA. Ron served an instrumental role in thenew Alumni Center as the Chair of Finance for theproject. In addition to his participation on theISUAA Board, Ron’s ongoing involvement with theUniversity includes the Order of the Knoll, CycloneClub, and serving as president of the corporationboard and house adviser to Theta Delta Chi fraterni-ty.

Just weeks later in June, Ron proceeded to gradu-ate from Leadership Iowa, a nine-month program ofthe Iowa Association of Business and Industry thatbrings together leaders from around the state to learnabout significant issues facing Iowa. Ron was one of40 individuals selected for the 2009-10 class year,and graduated with a dinner ceremony convenientlyheld at Howe Hall on the campus of Iowa State Uni-versity. The graduation was part of the agenda forthe annual Iowa ABI Conference.

We congratulate Ron on all these amazingaccomplishments.

NEWS

T o promote the style, diver-sity and beauty of ourcommunity, the Ames

Chamber of Commerce willshowcase your artistic perspec-tives on what makes Ames yourplace to live, work and thrive.

It’s time for Ames Chambermembers to get their creativejuices flowing. Plans are alreadyunder way for our 2011 AnnualEvent, but we need your partici-pation as we prepare to celebrateour theme of The Art of Commu-nity. We’re looking for all thecloset (and not-so-closet) artistshidden within our membership:the photographers, painters,illustrators, graphic designers,sculptors and others who haveartistic skills. Take those talentsand submit your original master-pieces defining your perspectiveof Thriving in Ames. While theculmination of the art competi-tion won’t occur until February2011, we wanted to give youplenty of time, and seasons, tocreate the Art of Community.

GALA-ry eventThe Ames Chamber of Com-

merce and AEDC Annual Eventwill take place February 2011 to

celebrate the accomplishments ofthe Ames Chamber of Commerceand AEDC in conjunction withthe Art of Community.

Detailed guidelines and entryforms are available on our Ames

Chamber website at www.ameschamber.com. All original artpieces must be submitted by anAmes Chamber member organi-zation with complete entry formsand fees.

Hallenbeck

Art Competition Theme:Thriving in Ames

• Submission Period: Oct. 1 to Nov. 19• Competition: All entries will be juried from actual sub-

missions • Best of show: $1,000 Commission Award(s) presented to

Best of Show.Limited Edition reproductions signed by artists will be distrib-

uted by the Ames Chamber of Commerce• Juried selections: Those selected will be included in the

Art of Community coffee table book.

Introducing:The Art of Community

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | JULY 2010PAGE 2

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMaureen Dockstader, Chair

LWBJJolene Randall, Chair-Elect / Vice Chair,Government Relations

Knapp Tedesco InsuranceChad Copley,Treasurer

Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkCarol Kisling,Vice Chair, Membership

KASI/KCCQ RadioFrank Nogel,Vice Chair, CommunityDevelopment

ISU Athletic DepartmentCozette Hadley Rosburg, ImmediatePast Chair

Becker UnderwoodDan Culhane, President/CEO

BOARD MEMBERSJamie CourtneyOlde Main Brewing CompanyBrian DieterMary Greeley Medical CenterNicole GebhartFirst National BankJohn JoinerCity of AmesMichelle KingThe Krell InstituteKim LinduskaDes Moines Area Community CollegeChris NelsonNelson ElectricDaniel OhRenewable Energy GroupMark ReinigIowa State University

The Chamber Update newsletter is pub-lished by the Ames Chamber of Commerce,1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110,Ames, IA,50010; phone: (515) 232-2310;www.ameschamber.com; fax: (515) 232-6716.

CONTACT US

GOLF DAY

Annual Golf Day victorious for all

T he Annual Ames Chamber Golf Day was resched-uled for June 11 and was met with a glorious sunnyafternoon for a packed course at Ames Golf and

Country Club. A great time was had by all at the sold outtournament, providing fantastic networking, tremendoussponsorship opportunities and lots of fun for everyone.Special congratulations to our winning teams, and a bigthank you to all our wonderful sponsors! Can’t wait untilnext year!

Congratulations to our Golf Day winning teams:

First-place team:Patrick Hall, Sigler

Printing and Pub-lishing Inc.; Sam

Schill, Sigler Print-ing and PublishingInc. (both pictured

at right); Chad West,PowerFilm; and

Matt Gatchel, Kin-zler Companies

Second-place team:Jennifer Lin-

derblood, StoreyKenworthy; ChristinMeyer, Storey Ken-

worthy (both pic-tured at right); Dave

Kenworthy, StoryKenworthy; and

Scott Quam, StoreyKenworthy.

Third-place team:Jeff Bramble, Cor-

nerstone Church;Troy Nesbitt, Cor-

nerstone Church;Tyler Farner, Farn-

er Bocken; andDrew Stevenson,

CornerstoneChurch.CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO


GOLF DAY PHOTO ALBUM


Ames Racquet and Fitness was a great sponsor to get theattention of all our athletic golfers.

JeremiahOlps(BoehringerIngelheim)was ingood formfor Cham-ber GolfDay.

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No one got inthe golf spirit

more thansponsor BretBartholomew

of Bartholomew Chiropractic.

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Executive sponsor

Corporate sponsors

Golf hole sponsorsAlpha CopiesAmes Racquet and FitnessBankers TrustBickford Retirement LivingBartholomew ChiropracticChase Signs and GraphicsCity of Ames-Smart ProgramsCornerstone ChurchCross Wealth ManagementCyclone LiquorsFirst National BankKnapp Tedesco InsuranceHoward R GreenICS Advanced TechnologyMcFarland ClinicMarshalltown BroadcastingTravel and TransportWaste Management, Inc. Beverage SponsorsAlfred’s Carpeting and DecoratingHeartland Technology SolutionsIowa Telecom

Prize SponsorsAdvance Services Inc.Alfred’s CarpetAmes Conv and Visitors Bureau

Ames Golf and Country ClubBolton and Menk, Inc.Carlos O’Kelly’sCapanna Coffee and GelatoCelebrations Wedding&PartyChampionship ProductionsColdstone CreameryComfort Inn of Story CityCyclone LiquorsDairy QueenEl AztecaFairfield Inn and SuitesHappy Joe’s PizzaHeartland Tech SolutionsHickory Park RestaurantHilton Garden InnHy-Vee DrugstoreIowa State CenterIowa State University AthleticsJimmy John’s Lutheran Services of IowaMcDonald’sMontebello Bed and BreakfastMoorman’s ClothiersOkoboji GrillPapa John’s PizzaParty Time RentalsPerfect GamesPita PitPizza PitPizza RanchPrairie Moon WineryQdoba Mexican GrillRed LobsterReiman GardensShoppes on GrandTemptations on MainThe CaféThe TribuneTom Randall Real EstateU.S. Coffee and TeaWest Towne Pub

Thank you, 2010 Golf Day sponsorsGOLF DAY PHOTO ALBUM

Jennifer Thomp-son (First NationalBank), Deb Hanson(ISU Foundation),Nicole Gebhart(First NationalBank) and MaryPink (ISU AthleticDepartment) wereall smiles on thecourse.

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U.S. Bank team members Neal Dietzand Cathy Adams load up the cart beforethe shotgun start of the tournament.


With celebrations like this, it’s nowonder the Storey-Kenworthy teamcame in second place at this year’s event.

Drew Stevensonleft a big winner; not

only did his teamcome in third place,

he took home theraffle prize valued at

more than $350.

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COMMERCE PHOTO


They know more than biodiesel;The team from Renewable EnergyGroup came ready for a great afternoon of golf.


NEWS

Salute to Educators coming soonPresented by Becker Underwood

T he tenth annual Salute to Educa-tors is scheduled for Tuesday,Aug. 17, at the Ames High

School cafeteria. The luncheon cele-brates the value of our area educatorsfrom Ames, Gilbert and United Com-munity and private schools. Join theAmes Chamber in showing your appre-ciation and support of our educationprofessionals while creating great pro-motional opportunities for your busi-ness. Sponsoring this very popularevent or providing in-kind donations forlunch or “goodie bags” is a great wayto get your name in front of hundredsof leaders in our community.

Sponsorships LevelsCorporate Sponsor $2,000

• Company name listed as “Corpo-

rate Sponsor” on all promotional mate-rials, advertising and signage.

• Company name included in eventtitle.

• Opportunity to have company ban-ner or sign displayed at event.

• Opportunity to include promotion-al brochures/information in goodiebags that are distributed to eachattendee.

• Six company representatives areinvited to attend the event and enjoylunch with area educators.

Gold Sponsor $1,000• Company listed as a “Gold Spon-

sor” on all promotional materials,advertising and signage.


• Two company representatives areinvited to attend the event and enjoylunch with area educators.

Silver Sponsor $500• Company listed as a “Silver Spon-

sor” on all promotional materials,advertising and signage.


• One company representative isinvited to attend the event and enjoylunch with area educators.

Support Sponsor $100• Opportunity to include promotional

brochures/information in goodie bagsthat are distributed to each attendee.

Goodie bags will be given to 750educators, administrators and staff atthe Ames, Gilbert, United and BallardSchool Districts as well as the privateschools in Ames. Chamber businessescan provide items to be included in thebags such as pens, pencils, notepads,rulers, markers, tape, post-it-notes andother things that would benefit theteachers and staff.

For more information about Salute toEducators or to contribute as a sponsor,please contact Megan Backman [email protected] or CrystalDavis at [email protected], orcall the Chamber office at (515) 232-2210.

REMINDER

LeadershipAmesapplicationsdue July 23

N ow is the time to apply forthe Chamber program thatdevelops and furthers your

leadership reach in the Ames com-munity. Applications for the 2010-11 Leadership Ames Class XXIVare available at the Ames Chamberoffices, on the Chamber website,www.ameschamber.com, or bycontacting Crystal Davis at [email protected] or(515) 232-2310. Applications aredue by 5 p.m. Friday, July 23, andwill be reviewed by a selectioncommittee. The application isextensive, so allow yourselfenough time to complete themthoughtfully and thoroughly.

Congratulations to Amy Juhnke(Lutheran Services in Iowa) andJenny Pollard (ISU Alumni Associ-ation) who will be serving as thisyear’s program cochairs for ClassXXIV.


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BUSINESS AT BREAKFAST

Come give your‘shameless plug’Business at Breakfast7:30 a.m. Thursday, July 22Jacquelyn’s Photography

oin us July 22 to give a two-minute “shameless plug” aboutyour organization while handingout business cards, brochures

and/or any other promotional materialsthat describe your business or organi-zation. If you’ve never attendedbefore, make this month your first.

We purposely keep this event smallto ensure great one-on-one interactionwith fellow Chamber members, soyour RSVP is very important. Pleasecontact the Chamber no later thannoon on Wednesday, July 21, toattend. You can register atwww.ameschamber.com or by callingthe Chamber office at (515) 232-2310.The event and continental breakfast isfree, but you must RSVP to partici-pate. See you at breakfast.

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BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FORUM

Growing responsibilityand accountability in the workplace7:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, Somerset Clubhouse (2400 Aspen Road)Food and Beverage Sponsor: West Ames Hy-Vee

Employees of Ames Chamberbusinesses are invited toattend our next Business

Improvement Forum on Thursday,July 15, when we will discuss

“Growing Responsbility andAccountability in the Workplace,”presented by ATW Training andConsulting. Please RSVP byWednesday, July 15, by registeringon our website at www.ameschamber.com or calling Crystal at(515) 232-2310. Business Improve-ment Forums are open to Chambermembers only and are free. Conti-nental breakfast is provided.

LUNCH AND LEARN

Networking: Howto work a room11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, Ames Golf and Country Club(5752 W. George Carver Ave.)

C hamber members and non-members are invited toattend “Networking: How to

Work a Room,” on Tuesday, July13. Learn tips to effectively networkat a reception and a sit down meal,so you leave the event with newbusiness contacts. This lunch andlearn will include participating innetworking scenarios. Registrationis just $15 for Chamber members($25 for nonmembers) and includes

lunch. Register for this event on ourwebsite at www.ameschamber.comor call Crystal at (515) 232-2310.Please register by Monday, July 12.


RIBBON CUTTINGS


The Richmond Center/Community and Family Resources opened a newlocation at 1619 S. High St. It celebrated May 18 with a ribbon cutting and openhouse. It is an outpatient mental health center whose mission is to provide highquality community-based behavioral health care services. Call the office at (515)232-5811 for more information.


The City of Ames hosted a ribbon-cutting event to recognize the completionof South Bell Street.The event was May 21 near the intersection of South BellStreet and Wakefield Circle. By completing Bell Street from Lincoln Way south toSoutheast Sixteenth Street, more than 30 acres of additional property in theAmes Community Development Park are available for development. For moreinformation call (515) 239-5204.


Windsor Oaks celebrated its 10-year anniversary May 26 with a ribbon cutting. Itis resident-owned and managed. Seniors older than 55 enjoy independent living inunits that are tucked into a neighborhood setting. Call Marti at (515) 233-0383 orstop by 1100 Adams St. for more information. www.windsoroaksseniors.com.


Main Street Cultural District celebrated with a ribbon cutting June 4 to markthe 100-year anniversary of the name change from Onondaga Street to Main Street.They also used the event to officially kick off the summer Art Walk and wine tasting.Call Main Street Director Angela Moore at (515) 233-3472 to find out more aboutall the other great events going on in the District this summer.www.mainstreetculturaldistrict.com.


AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS:• July 21 | 11 a.m. | United Way | 315 Clark Ave.

If your business has a reason to celebrate — from a grand opening or relocation to an anniversary or change in ownership — drawsome attention with a ribbon cutting by bringing Chamber members and media to you! Contact Cindy (515) 232-2310 to schedule aribbon cutting of your own!

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Kim Behrendt,Wells Fargo BankDavid Benton,Wells Fargo BankSteve Bock, RE/MAXAdam Boeding, First American

BankDominic Boomgarden, U.S. BankPaula Brown, First American BankRoss Buffington, Exchange State

BankKristi Carlberg, Dentistry at

SomersetJohn Coder,Ames Community

Bank

Stacy Dreyer, First National BankLinda Gibbs, Greater Iowa Credit

UnionCasey Roth, First National BankBarry Green, Ames Community

BankJohn Greving,The TribuneAndrea Gronau,Wells Fargo BankAbby Hausmann,The Blood Cen-

ter of IowaPatrick Henry,Adams Funeral HomeTraci Jennings, RE/MAX Real

Estate Center

Matt Julich, Bear MarketingAmy Juhnke. Lutheran Services in

IowaSara Lehman, First National BankJoy Leister,Valley BankRyan Lynch, First National BankLauris Olson,Ames Bulletin

Board/AmesNewsOnline.comDavid Orth, Special Olympics

IowaTom Randall,Tom Randall Real

Estate TeamJeff Ratcliff, Executive Express

Cindy Schwickerath, HeartlandTechnology Solutions

Mary Beth Scott,The TribuneNathan Scott, U.S. BankMichael Sills, OnMedia Precision

TV AdvertisingKristine Snyder, Gateway Hotel

& Conference CenterTerry Stark, Chocolaterie StamAmy Jo Watzek, Sam’s ClubAustin Woodin, Edward Jones

Investments

RIBBON CUTTINGS


The Ames Jaycees kicked off their Ames on the Half Shell season with a ribboncutting on June 4 at Durham Bandshell Park.The mission of the Jaycees is to attractand unite a group of young, active, civic-minded professionals who have a clearvision of Ames’ future as a great place to live, work and play.Visit their concertsevery Friday in June and July from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bandshell Park.www.AmesontheHalfShell.com.


Vinyl Café, located at 303 Kellogg Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cuttingon June 9. It has more than 10,000 Vinyl Records to choose from along with 45s,78s, eight-tracks, cassettes, CDs and equipment.The Vinyl Café serves espressobased drinks, pastries and free Wi-Fi. Stop by and see Ben today.www.amesvinylcafe.com.


Thank you to the following members who havedonated 10 percent more than their annual dues forChamber projects:

Adam’s MovingBall CorporationRobert GrathwohlFerguson Enterprises ElectricMarshalltown Broadcasting Inc.Roseland,Mackey,Harris Architects,P.C.Waste Management

Because of contributions from members likethese, the Ames Chamber can maintain a level ofexcellence in the services we provide. All of ourGold Members will be recognized with a GoldMember decal and at our Annual Event.

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M E M B E R S

Images by Ngaire is a full-service photogra-phy studio that specializes in family, chil-dren, high school senior and wedding portrai-ture. They offer frames, passports, albumsand books, as well as gift certificates foryour loved ones. They pride themselves onbeing the best in customer service as well asthe leader of cutting edge design. Call Ngaireat (515) 460-5555 or stop by the studio’slocation at 219 Main St. Visit the website atwww.ngaire.net.

West Financial Advisors LLC is a regis-tered investment advisor firm helpingclients grow and protect their wealth withfee-only unbiased advice. The firm special-izes in investment portfolio management,personal financial planning and closelyheld company retirement plans. The compa-ny is independently owned by Laura West,who is a Certified Financial Planner andCPA, and Brian West who, is a CPA andinvestment advisor representative. You cancontact them by visiting their website atwww.WestFinancialAdvisors.com, calling(515) 382-2960 or by e-mail [email protected].

Welcome,new AmesChambermembers

Are YOU a memberof the Ames

Chamber of Commerce?

Make new connections,market your business, takeadvantage of professionaldevelopment programs andmore when you join theAmes Chamber of Com-merce. Contact Member-ship Director Cindy Doolit-tle at (515) 232-2310 formore information on howyou or your organizationcan become a Chambermember.

When you join, here aresome of the many benefitsyou can take advantage ofright away!

• Post coupons on ourwebsite for FREE.

• Attend monthly BusinessAfter Hours, Business atBreakfasts, BusinessImprovement Forums,Speed Networking andmore for FREE.

• Take advantage of rea-sonably priced ways to pro-mote your business, such asribbon cuttings, mailinglabels and membershipmailer, just to name a few.

• Discounted Young Pro-fessionals of Ames member-ship (ages 21 to 40).

Ames Chamber and AEDC staff

• Dan CulhanePresident/CEO

• Eve DoiVice President, Communications andChamber Operations

• Ron HallenbeckVice President, Existing Industry

• Cindy DoolittleMembership Director

• Crystal DavisProgram Manager

• Megan BackmanProgram Manager

• Amy MogrenFinance and Administration Manager

• Meghan StewardReceptionist

• Bob VohsVolunteer

• Angela MooreMain Street Cultural District Director

• Jennifer SchillMain Street Cultural District EventsCoordinator

ISU football coachPaul Rhoadscoaches YPs onteamwork andleadership

In mid-June, a crowd of 70 youngprofessionals and guests joinedtogether to hear ISU football coachPaul Rhoads discuss his tricks of thetrade in teamwork and leadership.During hispresentation,Rhoadssharedsecrets forsuccess inleading, cre-ating andmaximizingthe perform-ance ofeffectiveteams. In2009, Rhoadsled theCyclones to a7-6 record and a victory over Min-nesota at the Insight.com Bowl inTempe, Ariz. The 2010 season willbegin Rhoads’ second season as theCyclones’ head football coach.

Prior to Rhoads’ presentationinside the Jacobson Building, an ISUathletics facility, guests were giventhe task of networking with anotherguest whom they didn’t alreadyknow. Groups were encouraged toengage in a discussion about howtheir businesses might be able towork together and create new busi-ness opportunities between compa-nies. These ice breaker activitieswere reinstated into Lunch and Learnprograms in 2010 to further encour-age YPA members to network andfind ways to enhance their businessofferings through YPA connections.

Local Ames masterbarbecue chefand YPA membergives a lesson on summer barbecuing

Delicious scents wafted fromMoore Memorial Park on Wednesday,June 16, where YPs were againinspired by a different kind of coach— this time, a grill master and barbe-cue extraordinaire. Story CountyPlanner by day and barbecue chefand competitor by night, Ryan New-strom and his team, Big T’z Q Cru,

have already placed fourth runner-upat the Great American Barbecue inKansas City, Mo. (out of 190 teams);grand champion at Smokin’ in theJunction in West Des Moines (out of50 teams); West Des Moines; andgrand champion at Ottumwa’s O-town Showdown (out of 25 teams).Guests learned how to make theirown tasty barbecue meal while enjoy-ing conversation with fellow YPAmembers and guests.

Mark your calendarsfor these upcomingYPA events:

• Independence Day Parade: 1p.m. | July 4 | Main Street CulturalDistrict

Look for YPA’s “pool kids” entryin the Fourth of July parade.

• Friday After Work: 5 to 7 p.m. |July 9 | West Towne Pub

Start the weekend off right andstop by the YPA FAW (Friday AfterWork) on July 9. Join other YPAmembers and guests from 5 to 7 p.mat West Towne Pub in WestAmes. We’re hoping for a seat out-side on the patio. Remember, theappetizers are on us. Members andnonmembers welcome.

• All-member social and recruit-ment event: 6 to 8 p.m. | July 29 |Perfect Games

Bowl, eat, network. Enjoy anevening out with fellow YPs, com-plete with dinner, bowling andgames. Members will be entered intoa drawing for great prizes again thisyear.

For more information on the YPAAll-Member Social, visitwww.ypames.com and click on thecalendar of events. Registration isrequired. Open to members andprospective members.


YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF AMES: JULY NEWS

Committee meetings• Leadership and Professional

Development,Ames Chamber,noon, July 12.

• Membership & Social,Ames Chamber, noon, July 22.

Many thanks to 2010-11YPA annual sponsors!ACE Community Credit UnionAmes Chamber of CommerceAmes Community BankFirst National BankGlobal ReachGreen Hills HealthcareHunziker and AssociatesMary Greeley Medical CenterISU MBA

Rhoads


YPA member Ryan Newstrom taughtguests the secrets of good barbecue in June.


July calendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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ACC: Ames Chamber of Commerce I AEDC: Ames Economic Development Commission I BAH: Business After Hours I C: Chamber office I R/C: Ribbon cutting I YPA: Young Professionals of Ames

Noon: YPA Lead-ership/Prof. Dev.(C)

Independence Day

8 a.m.: AEDCQrtrly Breakfast

5 p.m.: YPAFAW (WestTowne Pub)

11:30 a.m.: ProfDevLunch (AGCC)

11 a.m.: R/C(United Way)

6 p.m.: YPASocial (PerfectGames)

Chamber office closed

Noon: EducationCommittee(ACSD Ed Serv.)

7:30 a.m.: Bus.ImprovemtForum (Somrset)

Fourth of JulyFestival in MSCD

7:30 a.m.: Bus.ImprovemtCouncil (C)

Noon: Member-ship Committee(C)

Noon: YPA Mem-bership/Social (C)

7:30 a.m.: Busi-ness@Breakfast

5 p.m.: Leader-ship Ames appli-cations DUE

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1 p.m.: YPA ‘Give for aSplash’ (Furman Aq)

5 p.m.: BAH (Perfect Games)


MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

Art Walk celebrated Main Street’s 100th anniversary

H undreds joined in celebratingthe 100th Anniversary of MainStreet on June 4 during Art

Walk. The celebration kicked off withan official ribbon cutting at Tom EvansPark. Helping cut the ribbon was 103-year-old Ames resident Marie Severson,and Sonya Stoltze Newstrom, presidentof the Cultural District.

The Cultural District came alive withart as 39 businesses hosted local artists.Premiering at Art Walk, the Ames His-torical Society showcased photos ofMain Street over the past 100 years in20 locations. These historical photoswill be on display at different timesthroughout the year. To help celebrate100 years of Main Street, commemora-tive wine glasses were sold and usedthroughout the evening in wine tastingsat seven locations.

Fourth of July in the District

2010 marks the seventh year forAmes’ old-fashioned flag-waving

parade. For the past six years, theMain Street Cultural District has beenthe home of the Fourth of July paradeswith crowds estimated at well over10,000 people each year. Fourth ofJuly in the District has grown toinclude a pancake breakfast, the BillRiley Talent Search, live music and afun festival with lots of activities forthe whole family.


39 businesses hosted local artists, who displayed their work and gave demonstrations during Art Walk on June 4.The event also celebrated the 100thanniversary of Main Street.Continued on next page


Sunday,July 4, willkick off witha pancakebreakfast andthe Bill RileyTalent Search,followed bythe parade at1 p.m. (Pleasenote the newparade timethis year.)Leading theway as grandmarshal inthis year’sFourth of JulyParade isAmes HighSchool headbasketballcoach VanceDowns.Coach Downswas named2010 USAToday National Coach of the Year.

The festival following the parade inBandshell Park will include a Battle ofthe Bands with four bands battling fortheir favorite charities. Kids’ activitieswill include a balloon splash, inflatable

games and much more. Food vendorsand organizational booths will roundout the event with sweet treats, carni-val foods, a pie eating contest and livetaekwondo and gymnastics demonstra-tions to name a few.

A big thanks goes to the businessesthat make 4th of July in the Districtpossible. Sponsors of the Fourth ofJuly parade include First NationalBank and Iowa State University. Festi-val sponsors include Smart Energy-Ames Electric Services, amesnewson-line.com, Ames Bulletin Board, AmesJaycees and Alliant Energy.

Tune In to MainStreet continuesthrough July

Hundreds have been enjoying Tune Into Main Street concerts each week inTom Evans Park. The concerts will con-tinue through July 29, each Thursdayfrom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Many shops stayopen until 8 p.m. throughout the concertseries, sometimes with special Thursdaynight in-store events. The MSCD Face-book page is updated each Thursdaywith specials only available Thursdayevenings.

Tune In to Main Street has somethingfor everyone. While parents are enjoyingthe concert, children are welcome to getsoaked in the balloon splash, jump in thebounce house, be creative with sidewalkchalk and paint, blow bubbles andmore. A children’s balloon artist, BeccaWemhoff, will be making balloon cre-ations for the little ones July 8 and 22,and Kate Townsend will offer face paint-ing on July 1.

In addition to the music and familyentertainment, there is free popcorn pro-vided by Wells Fargo and an outdoor

food vendor each week. The communityis encouraged to come out with familyand friends to live, listen and love whatdowntown Ames has to offer, Thursdaysin the Main Street Cultural District. The2010 Tune In to Main Street concertseries is planned in partnership with theAmes Community Arts Council and issponsored by Wells Fargo, with support-ing sponsorships from Target, WilsonCadillac TOYOTA Scion of Ames, Com-mission on the Arts, KASI Radio, ames-newsonline.com and the Ames BulletinBoard.

For a full list of summer concerts,including Ames on the Half Shell, theAmes Municipal Band concerts, Book-ends at the Bandshell and AM in thePlaza, please visit www.mainstreetculturaldistrict.com and www.amesart.org.

About Us: The Main Street Cultural Dis-trict was established Jan. 1, 2004. Its mis-sion is to advance and promote downtownas the destination district in the heart of

the Ames community. To keep updated onMSCD happenings, become a fan of the

Main Street Cultural District on Facebook, bookmark www.MainStreetCulturalDistrict.com and contact ouroffice at (515) 233-3472. MSCD is an

affiliate organization of the Ames Chamber of Commerce.

MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

Ames Fourth of July Schedule

• 8 a.m.: Four onthe Fourth Road Raceat Ada Hayden

• 10 a.m. tonoon: Pancake Break-fast at City Hall withAmes City Council

• 11 a.m. to 1p.m.: Bill Riley TalentSearch at BandshellPark

• 1 p.m.: Paradeon Main and Fifthstreets

• 2 to 6 p.m.:Festival at BandshellPark: Battle of theBands, children’s activ-ities, vendors

• 10 p.m.: Fire-works


Tune In to Main Street runs everyThursday through July 29 at Tom EvansPlaza. Concerts go from 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Free parking is available and manybusinesses remain open late.

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