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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Ames. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Iowa State Auditor’s Office will audit the Iowa Department of Education licensing and background check procedures—reviewing fees and practices—after state Senator Tony Bisignano requested the probe over concerns about former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts’s licensing.  Local 5

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • BYU Cougars vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football Tailgate

    11:30 a.m. — Reiman Gardens — $10 entry — Celebrate college football with a BBQ and BYU’s Alumni Tailgate Party at the beautiful Reiman Gardens.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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  • 2025 Downtown Trick or Treat

    10 AM – 1 PM — Downtown Ames — Free entry — Dress up in creative costumes and enjoy a community trick-or-treating experience with local businesses.

    Thu, 10/30/25

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  • Iowa State Cyclones vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Volleyball

    6:30-8 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Ticket pricing varies — Experience thrilling college volleyball action as the Cyclones take on the Sun Devils.

    Fri, 10/31/25

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  • Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Iowa State Cyclones Football

    1-4 p.m. — Jack Trice Stadium — Game day excitement — Watch two college football teams clash in a thrilling matchup at home.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones Basketball

    7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Ticket packages available — Experience college basketball action as Fairleigh Dickinson faces Iowa State.

    Mon, 11/3/25

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  • Judo Clinic with Sensei Megumi Ishikawa

    9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Teikiatsu Judo — General Admission+ $1.00 service fee — Experience a high-energy Judo clinic suitable for all ages and skill levels led by an All-Japan National Champion.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Iowa State University Band Extravaganza

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Stephens Auditorium — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable evening of vibrant performances by Iowa State University's talented musicians.

    Fri, 11/14/25

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  • Iowa State Cyclones Volleyball vs. TCU Volleyball

    2-3:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Cost info not available — Catch the thrilling matchup as Iowa State Cyclones face off against TCU in an exciting volleyball showdown.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • Norfolk State Spartans vs Iowa State Cyclones Womens Basketball

    1-2:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Check website for ticket prices — Watch an exciting clash between the Spartans and Cyclones in women's basketball.

    Sun, 11/16/25

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  • Stonehill Skyhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Basketball

    7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Coliseum — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling basketball action as the Stonehill Skyhawks take on the Iowa State Cyclones in this exciting season opener.

    Mon, 11/17/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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