Broken violins collecting dust are getting a second chance, thanks to Ames resident and retired ISU professor Paul Lasley. He’s been quietly fixing up old, neglected instruments and donating them to musicians who can’t afford their own. It’s a simple act, but it’s making a real difference for local music lovers. Plus, new research from ISU’s Doug Gentile shows that practicing kindness like this can actually boost your own well-being. What do you think—can small acts of generosity change a community? #Entertainment #Music #Ames