Good morning, Ames.

After Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, college students reacted as Drake University’s Dean emailed students—condemning hateful social media posts—and the Iowa Board of Regents also criticized similar behavior at other colleges.

IVMA Annual Meeting

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Scheman Building — Registration required — Expand your veterinary knowledge and fulfill CE requirements at the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's Annual Meeting.

Arizona Wildcats vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football

1-4 p.m. — Jack Trice Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of college football as the Wildcats take on the Cyclones in Ames.

Designing Beyond the Blueprint Lecture

6:00 p.m. — Iowa State University Memorial Union — Free entry — Explore the intersection of architecture and theater with scenic artist Eleanor Kahn.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball

11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Watch the Iowa State Cyclones take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in a thrilling women's basketball matchup.

UCF Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Hilton Coliseum — Cost information not provided — Watch an exciting women's basketball matchup featuring the UCF Knights and Iowa State Cyclones.

Kansas Jayhawks vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Basketball

11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $57 — Catch the thrilling clash of two top women's basketball teams in Ames.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball

Mon, Oct 6 11:59 PM – Tue, Oct 7 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $92 — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Mountaineers and Cyclones in Ames.

Oklahoma State Cowboys at Iowa State Cyclones Men's Basketball

11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets from $94 — Catch an exciting night of college basketball as the Cyclones take on the Cowboys.

Iowa SWCS 2025 Annual Meeting

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Story County Conservation Center — Registration required — Attend the annual gathering focusing on soil and water conservation efforts in Iowa.