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0000726958
CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC
CASY
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WEST DES MOINES
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Consisting of shares awarded under the 2009 Stock Incentive Plan as part of director compensation for FY2016.
William J. Noth, under power of attorney dated December 5, 2008
2015-09-22