Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. One Convenience Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50021		Nasdaq Symbol CASY CONTACT Bill Walljasper (515) 965-6505

Casey’s Earnings Up Over 24%

Ankeny, IA, December 9, 2013—Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq symbol CASY) today reported diluted earnings per share of $1.06 for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 ended October 31, 2013, compared to $0.85 for the same quarter a year ago. Year to date, diluted earnings per share were $2.50 compared to $1.86 a year ago. “For the second quarter, total inside sales were up 15.5%, and total gasoline gallons sold increased 9.8% compared to the same quarter a year ago,” said Chairman and CEO Robert J. Myers. “The Company is pleased with the growth and customer count lift associated with the various initiatives we have put in place.”

Gasoline—The goal for fiscal 2014 is to increase same-store gallons sold 1.5% with an average margin of 15 cents per gallon. For the second quarter, same-store gallons sold were up 4.2% with an average margin of 16.7 cents per gallon. “The Company sold 11.7 million renewable fuel credits for $7.6 million in the second quarter, which enabled us to exceed our gas margin goal,” stated Myers. “The fuel saver program implemented in December 2012 continues to drive new customers to our stores which was the primary reason we significantly exceeded our sales goal this quarter.” Total gallons sold for the year were up 9% with an average margin of 19.4 cents per gallon. Year-to-date same-store gallons were up 3.6%.

Grocery and Other Merchandise—The Company’s annual goal is to increase same-store sales 5% with an average margin of 32.3%. For the quarter, same-store sales were up 10.2% with an average margin of 32.3%. “The Company experienced strong lifts in beer and beverage sales, and believe we have gained significant market share with our cigarette retail price adjustments made last fiscal year,” said Myers. “Although the cigarette adjustments adversely impacted our margin compared to the same quarter a year ago, we were still able to increase gross profit 11.1%.” For the six months ended October 31, 2013, same-store sales were up 8% with an average margin of 32.5%. Total sales for the year were up 12.2% and gross profit increased 9.2% to $273.1 million.

Prepared Food and Fountain—Casey’s annual goal is to increase same-store sales 9% with an average margin of 62%. For the second quarter, same-store sales were up 12.3% with an average margin of 61.8%. “Our prepared food sales continue to benefit from various growth initiatives such as 24-hour expansion, pizza delivery, and major remodels,” said Myers. “The margin is slightly below goal due to increased input costs such as meat and supplies.” Total sales for the category were up 16.9% year to date, and gross profit increased 14.7% to $208.9 million.

Operating Expenses—Year to date, operating expenses increased 14% to $433 million. For the second quarter, operating expenses were up 13.9% to $217 million. “The various growth initiatives being implemented, including new store construction, acquisition and replacement activity, are the primary reasons for the lift in operating expenses,” said Myers. “Store level operating expenses for locations that have not been impacted by the initiatives were up 4.9% for the quarter.”

Expansion—The annual goal is to build or acquire 70 to 105 (4 – 6%) stores and replace 20 existing locations. Through the first six months, the Company has built 14 new stores and acquired an additional 22. The Company also completed 14 replacement stores as well as 19 major remodels. “We are pleased with the pace of our new store construction and replacement efforts, and continue to have active dialogue with multiple acquisition candidates,” stated Myers. “As we look ahead to the second half of fiscal 2014, we believe there will be ample opportunities to grow our business in both new and existing markets.” The Company currently has 34 new stores and 14 replacement stores under construction, as well as five stores under written agreement to acquire.

Dividend—At its December meeting, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable February 17, 2014 to shareholders of record on February 3, 2014.

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Certain statements in this news release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by those statements. Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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a conference call on December 10, 2013. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 9:30 a.m. CST via the

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