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07/03/2026

It's here! The 2026 Juneteenth Art exhibit "Speak From the Truth. Live in Freedom" is up at the Ames Public Library! ✊🏾🖼️

Make sure to come see this collaborative mural created by Jordan Brooks and brought to life through the art of local youth at the 2026 Ames/Story County Juneteenth celebration. ❤️💛💚🖤

On display:
📅 Now - July 31
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06/30/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The NAACP Ames Iowa Branch is hosting its upcoming General Assembly, and we want you to join us! We are gathering virtually to discuss important community updates and initiatives. While our specific topic is TBA, it’s sure to be an impactful and necessary conversation.

Date: Monday, July 27th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom

Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming topic! In the meantime, make sure to save the date. For more information, feel free to visit our website or send us an email.

Learn more: amesianaacp.org
Questions? [email protected]

06/17/2026

Celebrate Freedom & Financial Literacy this Juneteenth! 📚✨

We are thrilled to invite you to a special Juneteenth 2026 Storytime & Lecture on Saturday, June 27th, at the Ames Public Library.

We’ll be hosting twin brothers and former Ames residents, Quentin and Quinlan Riser, authors of the incredible new children's book, "Eden’s Money Magic: Learning About Finances." Drawing from their professional backgrounds in finance and human development, Quentin and Quinlan have created a unique story that inspires children and families to become smart financial managers.

Here is what you need to know:
👉 10:30 AM | Storytime (Storytime Room): Join brothers Quinlan and Quentin for a special visit and book reading perfect for the little ones.
👉 11:30 AM | Lecture (Library Auditorium): A deeper dive into how financial literacy creates stability, leads to generational impact, and builds stronger communities. Learn how to build wealth intentionally at any age!

🎁 First 50 lecture attendees will receive a free book

This event is free and open to the public and is proudly supported by Ames Public Library, NAACP Ames Branch, and Northwest Bank.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let’s build a stronger financial legacy together.

👇 Click the link below for more event details:
https://www.amesianaacp.org/

06/13/2026

Nothing can stop this joy!

Our 2026 Juneteenth Ames/Story County Freedom Day event is OFFICIALLY ON, and we will celebrate-whether under blue skies or umbrellas!

Come out to Bandshell Park for an incredible lineup of music, art, and community. Freedom doesn't take a rain check, and neither do we!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bandshell Park, Ames

The day's lineup is PACKED:
Live Performances: Maxx G, T-Flip & The Party
Rocks, Gospel Soul Innovators (GSI)
Spoken Word Artists
• DJ Music by RC Entertainment! Children's Mural Painting with artist Jordan Brooks
9-Square, Bouncy House, Line Dancing, and
FREE FOOD

See you there, Ames!

06/08/2026

🎉 Ames and Story County—it’s time to celebrate Freedom Day! 🙌🏾 Join us for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom, a summer celebration honoring African American culture, community, and joy.

Bring the whole family out for an incredible afternoon packed with live music, activities, and amazing food. Here is what we have lined up:

🎶 Live Music & Performances: Featured band Maxx G, T-Flip and The Party Rocks Dance Band, plus Gospel Soul Innovators (GSI), local spoken word artists, and tunes by RC Entertainment!
🎨 Kids Activities: A children’s mural painting event with local artist Jordan Brooks, a bouncy house, 9-Square, and line dancing.
🍔 Free Food: Delicious eats from Taste N See Catering, Kona Ice, the Dos Lemonade Bros, and HyVee Lincoln Center!

🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Bandshell Park, Ames

🎟 This event is FREE and open to everyone. Tap the link in our bio for more details or drop your questions to [email protected]. See you there! ✨

05/28/2026

Freedom looks like this!
Join us for Juneteenth 2026 — a Summer Celebration of African American Culture right here in Ames/Story County.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
9 Bandshell Park, Ames

Live entertainment. Food vendors. Arts & crafts.
Games. And so much more; all FREE for everyone to enjoy.
Want to volunteer or be a vendor? The link is in the bio.

Follow for updates:

AfricanAmericanCulture NAACAmes
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05/08/2026

The Ames Branch of the NAACP is bringing the community together for a powerful evening of dialogue around the future of education in Ames.

🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Ames Public Library – Danfoss Room
Superintendent Scott Grimes will be sharing his vision for Pre-K and Beyond — a district-wide commitment to nurturing the whole child from their earliest years in preschool through graduation and beyond.

Scott Grimes is the 29th Superintendent of Ames Community School District, a district with over 150 years of history. He previously served 12 years as Superintendent at Dallas Center-Grimes, where he led a 5–12 Vision connecting schools with local businesses and expanding student opportunities. Before that, he played a key role at Perry Community School District, helping the school community rebuild and heal following a traumatic school shooting. He holds an Ed.S. in Superintendent Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Iowa State University. His PK & Beyond vision reflects a belief that every student, from their very first day of preschool through high school graduation, deserves a strong, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from district leadership and ask the questions that matter most for your children and community. Come ready to listen, engage, and be heard.

For more information, follow us on Facebook: @4120
Sponsored by the Ames Branch of the NAACP

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04/14/2026

You are not alone, and this conversation is for YOU.
Join us on April 27, 2026, for a Mental Health Conversation hosted by the Ames Branch of the NAACP Health Committee!
We’re sitting down with guest speaker Jasmine Higgins Howard, MSW, LISW of NorthStar BIPOC Wellness Center, LLC., and she’s coming to talk about something that touches every single one of us: our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
📍 Ames Public Library | PEO Room
🕕 6:00 PM
Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, informed, and empowered. This is a safe space to learn, ask questions, and connect.
See you there.

01/14/2026

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 NAACP Ames Branch Annual Freedom Fund Banquet! 🥂✨
Join us for a powerful evening of community, culture, and celebration!

📅 Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026
📍 Location: The Gateway Hotel and Convention Center – Ames, Iowa
🕠 Social Hour: 5:30 PM CST
🍽 Dinner & Program: 6:30 PM CST

🎭 2026 Special Guest: The Langston Hughes Players – a theatrical and performance group you won’t want to miss!

💻 REGISTER NOW at amesinaacp.org
🗓 Deadline to register: February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM CST
‼️ All attendees must include full names, email addresses, and meal choices for each guest in their group.

📧 For questions or more info, email: [email protected]

01/08/2026

📣 COMMUNITY REMINDER | 🏙️ STATE OF THE AMES COMMUNITY 2026

The countdown is on! ⏰ Join us Friday, January 23 at CityChurch Ames–Des Moines (📍2400 Oakwood Road, Ames) for the 2026 State of the Ames Community.

✨ Hear directly from a panel of influential leaders on the future of our schools, healthcare, universities, and local government, including:
• Dr. Jason Keith, ISU Sr. Vice President & Provost
• Dr. Liang Chee Wee, Interim President, DMACC
• Mayor John Haila, City of Ames
• Scott Grimes, Ames Community School District Superintendent
• Amber Deardorff, CEO, Mary Greeley Medical Center
• And more!

🍽️ Lunch available from Hickory Park | $15/person
🎤 Program begins at 11:45 AM | FREE to attend

📍 Doors open: 11:00 AM
🔗 Register now: uwstory.org/state-of-the-community

📡 Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream via League of Women Voters Ames & Story County Facebook and tune into KHOI Radio 89.1 FM.

Let’s gather, grow, and build our community together. See you there!

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P. O. Box 529
Ames, IA
50010

Website

https://www.amesianaacp.org/

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