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ISU data released on the 1st concert held at Jack Trice Stadium in more than 25-years

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May 28th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

The first concert at Jack Trice Stadium in more than two decades drew a large crowd to Ames, and according to police, the event went over fairly smoothly for law enforcement. The Iowa State University Police Department released arrest data Sunday, one day after the May 25th show featuring George Strait and Chris Stapleton. It was the first concert at Iowa State’s football stadium since April 1999.

ISUPD said one person was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, and seven people were arrested (five of whom were arrested for public intoxication). No Iowa State students were arrested or cited. One person was ejected from the arena.

Although authorities issued few citations or arrests, they responded to 91 calls for first aid. The data from Saturday’s concert could help officials know what to expect from future events, which are expected to be more frequent with the completion of CyTown, a massive entertainment district currently in the works between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum.