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Before we dive into the news, we want to remind you that our launch party is tonight. It begins at 4:30 p.m. at 1805 Collaboration Place (ISU Research Park), and we can't wait to celebrate with you.

This week's top story tackles local safety: the Ames Fire Department is making a significant appeal for taxpayer support to fund a new $10.5 million fire station.

We also have a photo gallery from the "No Kings" rally in O'Neil Park this past weekend.

Plus, we've gathered all the local details on how you can celebrate the spooky season with guides to lectures, trivia and tricks and treats around Ames.

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Top Story

Ames Fire Department: 'Hey, we need your help' for $10.5 million fire station

Ames Fire Chief Rich Higgins and his department are used to answering calls for help — not making them. However, answering those calls gets harder when one fire station is located in the heart of Campustown where weaving through crowds of pedestrians is a weekly challenge for Ames firefighters.

The Campustown location no longer meets safety needs, so the department is asking taxpayers to help fund a new fire station on State Avenue.

“We’re so used to the public saying, ‘Hey, we need your help,’” Higgins told the Ames Voice. “And now as a fire department, we’re going out to the public and we’re saying ‘Hey, we need your help.’”

Ames residents will vote in the Nov. 4 election on spending $10.5 million to build a new fire station. The city wants to replace Fire Station No. 2 with a bigger station on land at 601 State Ave. that Iowa State University will let the city use for free.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Thursday, Oct. 23

👨‍🏫 Lecture: Democracy According to Jazz
6 p.m. | Sun Room, ISU Memorial Union

Rev. Otis Moss III will share how Black communities created a spiritual worldview to handle existential issues facing our democracy and discuss how Black leaders used their faith to find strength to confront civic challenges.

Free

Friday, Oct. 24

🎤 Fifth and Clark Fridays: Kenni Falls with Mia Prosperi
7 p.m. | Ames City Auditorium

Kenni Falls brings her blend of oldies, contemporary hits and heartfelt originals alongside Des Moines indie musician Mia Prosperi.

$10

🎤 Joe & Vicki Price
7 p.m. | Alluvial Brewing Company

The husband-and-wife duo from Decorah Joe and Vicki Price bring the blues to Alluvial. The pair have proven highly influential over the years and perform frequently across the Midwest.

$10 advance; $15 at the door

Saturday, Oct. 25

🏈 Homecoming: Iowa State vs. BYU
2:30 p.m. | Jack Trice Stadium

In the 2025 homecoming game, the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Brigham Young University Cougars, who are currently leading in the Big 12. The Cyclones are coming into the game after two losses on the road, and they haven't lost at home this season. The Cougars are 7-0 this season.

$91+

🎤 Live @ The Railyard with Garrett Morris
6 to 9 p.m. | Cornbred

Country musician Garrett Morris closes this season of Live @ The Railyard.

Monday, Oct. 27

👨‍🏫 Lecture: Solved? The Enduring Mystery of Jack the Ripper
6 p.m. | 2630 Memorial Union

Part of the True Crime ISU lecture series, Laurie Law, administrative director of the University Honors Program, speaks about why the 138-year-old mystery of Jack the Ripper endures and takes an analytical look at the infamous case and its victims.

Free

Tuesday, Oct. 28

🤔 Paranormal Trivia Night
7 p.m. | Mother's Pub

Get into the spooky season with a night of trivia about the paranormal.

Upcoming events on our radar

🎃 Oct 30: Downtown Trick or Treat, downtown Ames

🎭 Nov. 7-9: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Wayne 'Hank' Hansen Performing Arts Center

🎭 Nov. 6-16: Next to Normal, Ames Community Theater

🎭 Nov. 6-9: Urinetown: The Musical, Fisher Theater

⛳ Nov. 7: Campustown Fall Classic, Campustown

🎤 Nov. 15: Chicago the Band, Stephens Auditorium