Good morning Ames! Think you love your work? Fred Baur, creator of the iconic Pringles can, was so proud of his design that he had his kids bury him in it. Not many people know he also designed the chips themselves. Although another scientist, Alexander Liepa, was brought in after Fred couldn't make them tasty enough. 

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The Emma McCarthy Lee Trail Is Closed

The flooding from July 1-3 left more than wet basements and flooded roads behind. Clear Creek overflowed its banks during the heavy rainfall and eroded portions of the Emma McCarthy Lee Trail connecting the park to Oakland Street, washing away sections entirely.

The trail is now closed indefinitely. No reopening timeline has been set, and it hasn't been determined yet whether the damaged sections can even be restored. City staff are evaluating the damage before any decisions get made. Closure signs and fencing are in place, and the city is asking everyone to respect them for safety reasons. (more)

400 Rubber Ducks. One Lazy River. A Kayak on the Line.

Mark August 12th on your calendar — the Fourth Annual Scholarship Duck Derby is back at Furman Aquatic Center and it's exactly as fun as it sounds.

Starting at 6:45 p.m., rubber ducks get released into the lazy river and race to the finish line. The fastest ducks win prizes donated by local businesses — including a nine-foot kayak from CrawDaddy Outdoors, a kids' mountain bike from Bike World, and gift cards from Hickory Park, The Mucky Duck, Chocolaterie Stam, North Grand Cinema, and a bunch more Ames favorites.

Ducks start at $5 each, with bulk options up to 50 ducks for the truly competitive. Purchase online at cityofames.org/DuckDerby or in person at the Community Center or Furman. Spectators get in free.

All proceeds benefit the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund, helping youth and families afford programs and activities throughout the year. (more)

A Gentler Goodbye for Ames Pets

CodaPet, a mobile veterinary euthanasia network now operating in over 250 cities across the country, has expanded to Ames this summer. Dr. Amy Monroe (an ISU grad who joined CodaPet in May) is leading the central Iowa practice.

The idea is simple but meaningful. Pets don't understand what's happening, but they understand where they are and who they're with. Being at home means no clinic anxiety, no strangers nearby, just a pet in their own space with the people who love them most.

The process is flexible and family-centered. A vet connects with the family beforehand to walk through everything and answer questions. CodaPet also offers quality-of-life assessments for families unsure if the time has come. On the day of the appointment, families can take as much time as they need before and after. Cremation and pet ink prints are available depending on the family's wishes. (more)

Story County Fair @ Story County Fairgrounds - The fair rolls into Nevada for its multi-day run of community support, food, and quintessential county fair chaos. Runs through the weekend.

Girls Night Out @ Whiskey River - A hat bar, a permanent jewelry stand, a vintage photo booth, and beer samplings walk into Whiskey River — this is not the start of a joke, it's just Thursday now. 5-8pm.

Third Thursday: Music on the Patio @ Octagon Center for the Arts - Ben Schrag, Jen McClung, and Avery Opperman take the patio for an evening built for good weather and better company. 5:30-8pm.

Post Malone & Jelly Roll @ Jack Trice Stadium - The Big (family-friendly redaction) Stadium Tour rolls through Ames, because apparently that's just a normal sentence now.

Bethany Life Charity Golf Classic @ Ames Golf & Country Club - A day on the green for a good cause, with room for golfers and non-golfers alike to pitch in. 9am-6pm

Paint By Numbers Fridays: Nature Escape @ Memorial Union Workspace - Grab a friend, pick from 6-8 nature-themed paintings, and let your inner Bob Ross out for the evening. 4-8pm

Kayaking Adventure @ McFarland Park - A beginner-friendly paddle around McFarland Park that ends, appropriately, with ice cream — because National Ice Cream Month deserves a victory lap. 5-6:30pm

Tiny Deck Concert Featuring Casey Joe Collins @ Wheatsfield Co-op - A road-worn songwriter with a guitar and a notebook full of characters kicks off the weekend on the east deck. Free, 6-7:30pm, bring a lawn chair.

Stand-up Paddle Board Adventure @ McFarland Park - Same ice-cream-fueled evening as the kayaking session, just standing up this time. 7-8:30pm

Ames Main Street Farmers' Market @ Downtown Ames - Nathan & Clay make a special appearance and Casey Joe Collins provides the soundtrack for your produce browsing. 8am-12:30pm

Clay Play @ McFarland Park - A creek walk in search of natural clay, guaranteed mud included. 2-3:30pm

Live at The Railyard with Great Caesars Goat @ Cornbred BBQ - Dance, sing along, groove, or just sit back — the band's flexible, the vibe is not up for debate. 6-9pm

Stranger Than Fiction & RedzBand @ Alluvial Brewing - Red's Birthday Bash, because turning a year older deserves a full brewery and two bands. All ages, 7pm

Sunday Music Series @ Prairie Moon - Midnight Radio takes the vineyard stage for another edition of wine, brick-oven pizza, and live music. 3-6pm

Roosevelt Summer Sundays: The Swampland Jewels @ Roosevelt Park - The band makes its Roosevelt debut with a Tex-Mex, Cajun, and Creole mashup built to let the good times roll. Free, 7-8:30pm

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