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Computer recycling program turns e-waste into gold for Goodwill

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By Yenfang Szu
AmesNewsOnline.com

(March 5, 2010 - 10:30 a.m.) At the headquarters at Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa in Des Moines last week, there were several big boxes containing huge piles of computer monitors, printers, and cell phones in the storage area. One of them was labeled “E-Waste, Urbandale store.”

Dave Parr, the operations director of Goodwill’s E-Waste [electronic waste] Program, pointed it out and said, “This box comes from the Urbandale store. It weighs around 300 pounds. Those bigger ones probably weigh 400 to 500 pounds. The store collects donated computers and related products and then puts them into big boxes. Once the boxes are full, they will be brought back to here. ”

Cooking classes tempt creative tastebuds

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(Feb. 23, 2010 - 8 a.m.)

By Yenfang Szu
AmesNewsOnline.com

“What’s for the dinner?”

Some may hit on quick solutions, such as frozen foods and microwave meals. However, others may choose to try new recipes and get inspired by foods, like Julia Child and Julie Powell, whose stories were adapted into the film, “Julie & Julia.”

In Ames, there are two cooking classes that help people experience new recipes, gain food knowledge, and learn cooking techniques.

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Council approves first reading on new zoning designation

Logo courtesy of caseys.com By Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline.com (March 3, 2010 – 11 a.m.) Ames will soon have a new zoning designation, created specially to accommodate construction of a Casey’s convenience store and gas station in north Ames.

Moore returns to Main Street

Press Release (March 2, 2010 - 6 p.m.) The Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is pleased to welcome back a familiar face to take on the role of Director. Angela Moore, who served as MSCD Director from 2004 – 2007, will start back in the Main Street office on Monday, March 15. Moore, who has most recently been employed as the Membership and Visitor Coordinator for the Ames...

ISU senior releases CyRide application for iPhone

Photos courtesy of Iowa State University By Tim Greene, ISU News Service (Feb. 25, 2010 3 p.m. ) iPhone owners no longer have to worry about carrying around CyRide maps or memorizing bus schedules, thanks to Jonathan Salvador, an Iowa State senior majoring in software engineering. Salvador recently released the CyRide application, which allows iPhone users to check bus schedules and access the...

Professor plans business college lab to study consumer brain waves

Photos courtesy of Iowa State University By Mike Ferlazzo, ISU News Service (Feb. 25, 2010) Just think of the business possibilities if researchers can analyze consumers' brain waves as they make purchasing decisions. Terry Childers, the Dean's Chair in marketing at Iowa State University's College of Business, hopes to make that happen through construction of a new lab in the Gerdin Business...

ISU offers free tax return preparation

By William Dilla, ISU College of Business (Feb. 15, 2010- 11 a.m.) Iowa State University accounting students will be offering free tax preparation services through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this season. Taxpayers with household incomes of $57,000 or less are eligible for basic return preparation services.

Downtown puts free burgers and brats on menu Tuesday

By YenFang Szu AmesNewsOnline.com (Feb. 15, 2010 – 9:15 a.m.) “We are tired of snow. Let’s have fun and grill out!” said Scott Richardson, a project leader of Winter Grill Out, the latest event planned by members of the Main Street Cultural District. “We ordered food for 1,200 people. We have hotdogs, brats, hamburgers, chips and canned pops.” The...

Main Street Cultural District director resigns

By Lauris Olson AmesNewsOnline (Feb. 11, 2010 – 3:15 p.m.) Ames’ Main Street Cultural District is without a director, again. Director Jayne McGuire has turned in her notice effective immediately, said past president Tim Coble.

Ames Economic Development Commission announces the kick-off of a new survey for Ames business community

Logo courtesy of Ames Economic Development Commission Press Release (Feb. 11, 2010 - 9:45 a.m.) The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) is working to gain an even better understanding of doing business within the Ames community. The Business Climate Survey Program will target 541 Ames-area businesses. Of these surveys conducted, 127 will be done in person, and the remainder will be sent...

Buying local doesn't mean you pay more

Graphic courtesy of Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Laura Miller, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Jan. 8, 2010) If you think local foods are more expensive than their conventional counterparts, think again. Research conducted last summer by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture shows few differences in price for Iowa-grown vegetables, eggs and meat when compared...

Calendar shows new perspectives of Ames

Photo courtesy of Photosynthesis By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Dec. 12, 2009 - 4 p.m.) Have a photographer on your Christmas list? How about someone whose office wall could use some color? Lisa Hovis has something for you.

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Events

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ask a Tech at Cafe Diem

9:00am - 11:00am

Solid Systems, Inc. will host “Ask a Tech,” a computer question and answer session, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Café Diem, 229 Main St. Ames.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Steven Bensema of The Steve Bock Team "Ask a Realtor" event

9:00am - 10:00am

Steven Bensema of The Steve Bock Team will host "Ask a Realtor" event from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at Starbucks, 327 Lincoln Way.

Flames of War, miniature World War 2 gaming at Mayhem Comics and Games

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Flames of War, miniature World War 2 gaming sensation, at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Borders Books Bean Friday

9:30am - 10:30am

Borders Books, 1200 S. Duff Ave., will host Bean Friday at 9:30 a.m. Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a free medium beverage.

Downtown Farmers' Market

2:00pm - 7:00pm

The Ames Farmers’ Market holds a year-round indoor market from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Depot, 526 Main St. The market offers items from local vendors. For more information, call 292-1936.

Iowa's Wine Cellar free wine tastings

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Iowa's Wine Cellar, 2010 Philadelphia Ave., Suite 5, will host wine tastings from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays. The tasting will features wines from across Iowa.

Pokemon League at Mayhem Comics and Games

5:40pm - 7:50pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Pokemon League from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Fridays. Win exclusive cards, trade with friends or learn how to play, all ages can play. Free.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Downtown Farmers' Market

8:00am - 1:00pm

The Ames Farmers’ Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Street Depot, 526 Main St. The market offers items from local vendors. For more information, call 292-1936.

Ciccotti Art Glass open house

10:00am - 4:00pm

Ciccotti Art Glass, 2306 258th St., in Ames will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Take Hwy. 30 West to exit 142 (Lincoln way-Napier) then turn left or go south 3 miles. Look for the Blue/White Ciccotti Art Glass sign.

Cook's Emporium demonstration "Spring Drinks"

10:00am - 11:00am

Cook's Emporium, 313 Main St., will host a cooking demonstration "Spring Drinks" presented by Jeff Irvin, Head Brewer, Olde Main Restaurant and Brewing Company, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13. Learn how to make some new spring and summer drinks. $5. Pre-registration is not needed.

Maggie Brockway performing at Chocolaterie Stam

11:00am - 1:00pm

Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main St., presents Maggie Brockway performing on the piano from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free.

Left Bank Studio Spring Fling and Open Studio

11:00am - 3:00pm

Left Bank Studio, 125 Main St., Gilbert, will host Spring Fling and Open Studio from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Make a set of fun jewelry to match your style - earrings, ankle or wrist bracelet, and toe or finger ring. To register for a jewelry class or for more information, contact...

YUGIOH Tournament at Mayhem Comics and Games

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host YUGIOH Tournament at 4 p.m. Saturdays. $5.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Wings of War tabletop gaming at Mayhem Comics and Games

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Wings of War tabletop gaming from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Boardgames with Joel at Mayhem Comics and Games

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Boardgames with Joel at 5 p.m. Sundays. Free.

Monday, March 15, 2010

City of Ames public meeting on property in the downtown Ames area

7:00pm - 8:30pm

City of Ames will hold a public meeting on property in the downtown Ames area north of lincoln Way at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, in the Council Chambers, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. To view AmesNewsOnline.com's archives of Ames city council agendas, meeting minutes, reports and city-related...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

MSCD Coffee Club

8:00am - 9:00am

The Main Street Cultural District Coffee Club will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. at Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main St.

Left Bank Studio Watercolor classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Left Bank Studio, 125 Main St., Gilbert, will host Watercolor classes with Jo from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, and Thursday, March 18, and end Tuesday, May 18. The class will focus on the garden. Jo will continue her demos, but encourages student to paint subject matter of their own interest. $...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ask a Tech at Cafe Diem

9:00am - 11:00am

Solid Systems, Inc. will host “Ask a Tech,” a computer question and answer session, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Café Diem, 229 Main St. Ames.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

St. Mary's Catholic Church free clothing share

9:00am - 7:00pm

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 422 4th St., Colo, will hold a free clothing share from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, and Friday, March 19.

Steven Bensema of The Steve Bock Team "Ask a Realtor" event

9:00am - 10:00am

Steven Bensema of The Steve Bock Team will host "Ask a Realtor" event from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays at Starbucks, 327 Lincoln Way.

Flames of War, miniature World War 2 gaming at Mayhem Comics and Games

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Flames of War, miniature World War 2 gaming sensation, at 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Borders Books Bean Friday

9:30am - 10:30am

Borders Books, 1200 S. Duff Ave., will host Bean Friday at 9:30 a.m. Every Friday is Bean Friday in our Seattle's Best Coffee® cafe. Buy a bag of beans and receive a free medium beverage.

Downtown Farmers' Market

2:00pm - 7:00pm

The Ames Farmers’ Market holds a year-round indoor market from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Depot, 526 Main St. The market offers items from local vendors. For more information, call 292-1936.

Iowa's Wine Cellar free wine tastings

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Iowa's Wine Cellar, 2010 Philadelphia Ave., Suite 5, will host wine tastings from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays. The tasting will features wines from across Iowa.

Pokemon League at Mayhem Comics and Games

5:40pm - 7:50pm

Mayhem Comics and Games, 2532 Lincoln Way, will host Pokemon League from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Fridays. Win exclusive cards, trade with friends or learn how to play, all ages can play. Free.

Borders Books New Moon DVD midnight release party

10:00pm - 11:50pm

Borders Books, 1200 S. Duff Ave., will host a New Moon DVD midnight release party at 10 p.m. Friday, March 19. Midnight Release Party will feature the Borders New Moon Movie Awards. Visit http://www.bordersmedia.com/twilight/newmoon_video.asp for more information and to vote.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Downtown Farmers' Market

8:00am - 1:00pm

The Ames Farmers’ Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Street Depot, 526 Main St. The market offers items from local vendors. For more information, call 292-1936.

Cook's Emporium cooking demonstration "Hamburgers Diane"

10:00am - 11:00am

Cook's Emporium, 313 Main St., will host a cooking demonstration "Hamburgers Diane" presented by Margaret Welder at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20. Learn how to make this play on Steak Diane, but much cheaper and easier with the same flavor. $5. Pre-registration is not needed.

Maggie Brockway performing at Chocolaterie Stam

11:00am - 1:00pm

Chocolaterie Stam, 230 Main St., presents Maggie Brockway performing on the piano from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free.