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Ames
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Star Mothers of Iowa said that a holiday postage price hike raised shipping costs by $4,000 for nearly 2,700 care packages going to deployed soldiers—forcing the group to work with Iowa’s congressional delegation as they prepare for a November shipment. The organization plans to adjust its budget and seek additional community help amid the early rate increase. Local 5
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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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Bingo Contest
1-2:30 p.m. — Sixty Forward — $2 per card — Try your luck at bingo for cash prizes in a fun community setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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