This may not mean a lot to some of you who don't live in Ames, but I read this article in the Tribune today that says the water tower on North Dakota will be torn down. Definitely one of the more recognizable landmarks in Ames, and a pretty big part of Ames's "skyline".
http://amestrib.com/news/north-dakota-water-tower-come-down
http://amestrib.com/news/north-dakota-water-tower-come-down