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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Rep. Zach Nunn confirmed that Dr. Ian Roberts was issued a final removal order that triggered ICE enforcement action after a system failure put students and staff at risk. The Des Moines School Board placed Roberts on unpaid administrative leave and asked his attorney for citizenship clarification by noon today—if no new information is provided, they will start the process to end his contract.  Local 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 10/2/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 10/6/25

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  • World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Stephens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing ballet adaptation of The Great Gatsby.

    Thu, 10/9/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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