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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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12/24/2025

📢 Event Reminder, You’re Invited!

Join us for the 2026 State of the Ames Community on Friday, January 23 at CityChurch Ames-Des Moines, located at 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames. 🏙️

🎤 Hear from a dynamic panel of community leaders shaping the future of Ames:
• Dr. Jason Keith, Sr. VP & Provost, ISU
• Dr. Liang Chee Wee, Interim President, DMACC
• John Haila, Mayor of Ames
• Scott Grimes, Superintendent, Ames CSD
• Amber Deardorff, President & CEO, Mary Greeley Medical Center
• Plus a special guest representing the Story County Board of Supervisors (TBD)

🍽 Lunch: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Catered by Hickory Park ($15/person)
🎙 Program: 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM | Free to attend

🔴 The event will also be live-streamed on Facebook via League of Women Voters Ames & Story County and rebroadcast on KHOI 89.1 FM.

📝 Registration is now open at: uwstory.org/state-of-the-community

Let’s come together in unity to hear about the progress, challenges, and future vision of our community.

💬 Hosted in partnership with:
League of Women Voters, NAACP Ames Branch, United Way of Story County, and KHOI Radio

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12/18/2025

MLK 2026 Celebration – Event Reminder ✨

The countdown is on! The 6th Annual Ames/Story County MLK Celebration is almost here, and we’re excited to gather as a community to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Equality, Justice, and Unity.

📌 Important Update:
The High School MLK Essay Contest entries are officially closed, and we want to thank every student who shared their voice, vision, and truth. Your words matter, and we are proud of you.

🗓 Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM CST
📍 Ames City Auditorium
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Mayor Quentin Hart

Winners will be announced Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

The top three (3) essays will be published on the official MLK website and social media. The winner will be invited to read their essay at the MLK Celebration on Jan. 19 at Ames City Hall Auditorium. Second and third-place winners will be invited and recognized at the celebration.

Please note that all winners under 18 will be required to have their parent/guardian complete a promotion release form.

1st place prize: $500

2nd place prize:$300

3rd place prize: $200

We look forward to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and celebrating together as one community. Come ready to be inspired, connected, and reminded that the work continues, together.

For more details, visit www.cityofames.org/mlkday
Follow along on Facebook & Instagram for updates.

We’ll see you soon, Ames & Story County. Let’s celebrate together!!!

12/09/2025

Ames/Story County, mark your calendars! 🌟
We’re gearing up for a powerful and inspiring MLK 2026 Celebration, a day dedicated to reflection, unity, justice, and the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year, we are honored to welcome Quentin Hart as our 2026 Keynote Speaker, bringing wisdom, vision, and a message our community needs for the times we’re in.

But that’s not all, the 6th Annual High School MLK Essay Contest is officially open! This is an incredible opportunity for young voices to rise, reflect, and share how Dr. King’s dream continues to shape our world today.

Join us at the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, January 16th, 2026, as we gather to celebrate, uplift, and move forward together.
For full event details and essay contest information, visit CityOfAmes.org/MLKDay or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.

Let’s make this celebration one that inspires generations. 🙌🏽💙

12/07/2025

Join us as we look back and ahead. For@more information visit our website, click about us and click calendar. We want to hear from you, let’s build tomorrow better today!!!

11/24/2025

Just a quick reminder to save the date for our 2026 Ames/Story County Community MLK Day Celebration! We’re coming together on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the City Hall Auditorium to honor the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s keynote speaker is none other than Mayor Quentin Hart, and trust us, you don’t want to miss the wisdom he’s bringing.

And for all our amazing students: the 6th Annual High School MLK Essay Contest is officially open now through Sunday, December 7, 2025. Encourage a young person to submit their voice, this is their moment!. For details about the celebration or essay contest, visit CityOfAmes.org/MLKDay or check us out on Facebook and Instagram at /StoryCountyMLKCelebration and .

Let’s come together, uplift the legacy, and keep the dream alive.

11/20/2025

Join Us for Our Final General Assembly of the Year!

Ames Branch family, we invite you to join us for our upcoming General Assembly meeting as we take “A Look Back and Look Ahead.” This virtual only gathering will give us an opportunity to reflect on our work throughout 2025 and prepare for a powerful year ahead. Your voice, your presence, and your insight matter, let’s close out this year strong and step into the next one with clarity and purpose.

🗓 Monday, December 22nd
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual Meeting Only

For more information, email [email protected] or visit amesianaacp.org. Let’s continue building, learning, and advancing, together.

Join us!

11/18/2025

Just in case you missed our community conversation last night, don’t worry, you have another opportunity to join the conversation! This is your chance to stay informed, get involved, and be part of meaningful dialogue in our community.

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P. O. Box 529
Ames, IA
50010

Website

https://www.amesianaacp.org/

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