Iowa State students, Ames residents remember Charlie Kirk

A memorial of flags for Charlie Kirk on the lawn outside Parks Library. Taken Sept. 19, 2025. Celia Brocker/Ames Tribune

Ames community members attend a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Parks Library at Iowa State. Taken Sept. 19, 2025. Celia Brocker/Ames Tribune

Alex Rosinger, pastor at LifePointe Church, leads a prayer at a vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Parks Library at Iowa State University's campus. Taken Sept. 19, 2025. Celia Brocker/Ames Tribune

Ames community members attend a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Parks Library at Iowa State. Taken Sept. 19, 2025. Celia Brocker/Ames Tribune

Ames community member at vigil for Charlie Kirk outside Parks Library at Iowa State University. Taken Sept. 19, 2025. Celia Brocker/Ames Tribune

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