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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kit Mason, a southern Iowa man, filed a lawsuit against Casey's on Aug. 28, 2023, saying that advertised discounts on alcohol were not honored in stores in Humeston and Corydon (for instance, two Four Lokos advertised for $4 cost him $7). Casey's moved the case to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa on Sept. 26, 2023, and said it will defend itself through the legal process. Local 5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Pork Producers Association announced the five finalists for the best breaded pork tenderloin contest yesterday—three judges will visit each finalist during National Pork Month to decide the winners based on taste, quality, and presentation. The contest, held annually since 2003, requires the pork tenderloins to be hand breaded or hand battered and served all year. Local 5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The government shutdown is forcing nearly 18,000 federal workers in Iowa to stay home without pay while only essential workers continue to work at places like the Des Moines International Airport—political scientists warn missed paychecks could impact local spending until Congress agrees on funding. Local 5
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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