<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE ANNUAL
REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1995 OF CASEY'S GENERAL
STORES, INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>short-term investments
<F2>long-term debt, net of current maturities
<F3>retained earnings
</FN>