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Sunday, October 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Avey Collins, a 10-year-old figure skater from Waukee, qualified for the Excel National Final in July when she placed 9th of 347 skaters — making her the first Iowan to reach the event. She rides to Kansas City every Saturday for intensive practice and will continue sharpening her skills to inspire younger skaters.  Local 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    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

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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