Posted on: November 29, 2023
As winter weather approaches, the City of Ankeny is asking residents who park on the street to stay informed and prepared for snow ordinance parking bans by signing up for text and/or email alerts. If you signed up to receive text message alerts prior to ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: November 16, 2023
The City of Ankeny will be conducting prescribed burns periodically in Ankeny beginning Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 until the first snow fall. Weather conditions and safety considerations will determine the exact date and time of the fires.
Locations f...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: November 10, 2023
City offices and facilities including the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library and Albaugh Family Senior Community Center will be closed due to the holidays on the following days:
- Nov. 23 & 24 - Thanksgiving
- Dec. 25 - 26 - Christmas
- Jan. 1 - New Year's Day
- Ja...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 25, 2023
Today at approximately 2:52 AM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to a house on fire at 3605 NW 19th Street in Ankeny. Initial reports from the homeowner indicated that they awoke to hearing smoke detectors and found a fire in the garage. &nbs...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 17, 2023
The Ankeny City Council approved an amendment to Ordinance 2156 to allow residents to raise and keep chickens within the city limits on Monday. Beginning Oct. 23, 2023 residents will be allowed to apply for a permit to keep chickens on their property. App...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 28, 2023
The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2024 Budget. The award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Recipients of the D...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 27, 2023
The Ankeny Fire Department invites the community to its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Wednesday, October 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Fire Station Headquarters, 120 NW Ash Drive. National Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14, 2023.
This...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 8, 2023
The City of Ankeny invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Northwestern Trailhead, a new addition to the High Trestle Trail in Ankeny. Join us on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the opening of this new community amenity loca...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: August 22, 2023
The City of Ankeny is working to enhance pedestrian safety by adding two new 15-mph school speed zones with trained adult crossing guards beginning Aug. 23 to serve Heritage Elementary School and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School. They are located o...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: August 21, 2023
Students return to school this week, the Ankeny Police Traffic Unit urges drivers to pay attention and be aware of students walking or biking to school, new student drivers and school busses in your neighborhood and throughout the city. Do you know the ru...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Yesterday at approximately 9:34 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to the Storage Mart, 205 SE Delaware Avenue, for a large fire. Initial reports from an adjacent property indicated they could see something on fire and could hear explosions. Th...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: August 3, 2023
The City of Ankeny announced the August operational schedules for Cascade Falls and Prairie Ridge aquatic centers today.
Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive
- Open daily through Aug. 13
- Noon – 6 p.m.
Splash Park only
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: August 2, 2023
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has presented the Finance Department at the City of Ankeny with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Fi...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: July 25, 2023
RAGBRAI arrives in Ankeny tomorrow, bringing thousands of cyclists to our city Wednesday, July 26. Please expect to encounter cyclists throughout the city, on all city streets, not just the official route. The Ankeny Police Department asks drivers to be a...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: July 6, 2023
The City of Ankeny is excited to welcome RAGBRAI participants to our community on July 26, 2023. Ankeny will serve as a meet up town as bicyclists and their support teams ride from Ames to Des Moines on Day 4 of RAGBRAI.
The official route will begin on th...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: July 10, 2023
Starting today, July 10, 2023, utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) are allowed to operate on Ankeny city streets. The new ordinance comes with specific requirements and exceptions designed to ensure the safety and compliance of UTV operation within the commun...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: July 3, 2023
*UPDATE*
Jayla Rodriguez was located safe and reunited with her family today. The Ankeny Police Department would like to thank the media and public for their help in this matter.
The Ankeny Police Department is seeking the public&rsq...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 28, 2023
The Ankeny Police Department, in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, will conduct a traffic safety awareness project in the City of Ankeny Friday, June 30, 2023. Officers from mult...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 23, 2023
The Ankeny Fire Department is conducting a prescribed training fire at 3502 NW 18th St. in Ankeny today, Friday, June 23. Please do not be alarmed if you see smoke, which could be visible from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The public is encouraged to stay away from the...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 2, 2023
Beginning Monday, June 5 the SW Oralabor Road and SW State Street Intersection Improvements and Oralabor Gateway Trail SW State Street Underpass projects will begin. This is a two-year project and work will be completed in several stages during the 2023 a...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Today at approximately 7:12 AM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 1003 NE Williamsburg CT for a house fire following a lightning strike. Initial reports from the homeowner, were that a lightning strike had occurred about 10 minutes prior to fin...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Starting Monday, June 5, 2023, the southbound lanes of SW State Street will be closed to all traffic from just south of West First Street to SW Ordnance Road to allow for the SW State Street Reconstruction Project. Motorists should utilize the detour rout...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 31, 2023
The City of Ankeny invites the public to an Open House to launch the 2023 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) project on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. The TMP Open House will be held at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library,1250 SW District Dr...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 30, 2023
The existing closure of NW 18th Street will expand to the west to include the NW 18th Street and NW Ash Drive intersection and to the east to N Ankeny Boulevard on Thursday, June 1, 2023. This will also close the NW 18th Street and NW Briargate Drive inte...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Today at approximately 10:55 AM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 3700 SE Convenience Blvd at the Ankeny Regional Airport for an airplane crash. Initial reports indicated that a small airplane started on fire shortly after landing. &...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 25, 2023
On Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 6:45 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 2718 NE Trilein Drive for a house fire. Initial reports called in by a neighbor, were that heavy fire and smoke were coming from the garage of this residence. The ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Ankeny aquatic centers will open for Memorial Day weekend, May 27 -29. Hours for Cascade Falls are noon – 7 p.m. Prairie Ridge hours are noon – 6 p.m. Both aquatic centers will open daily for the 2023 summer season Thursday, June 1, at noon.
Cascade Falls ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 11, 2023
The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce the installation of “Growing in all directions”, a new public artwork in a Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus shelter located on West First Street in Ankeny. The artwork, created by New York-bas...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 10, 2023
The Ankeny Police Department cordially invites the public to join in the celebration of National Police Week by attending the 2023 Ankeny Police Week Community Picnic. This event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ankeny P...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 1, 2023
The City of Ankeny is offering Spring Cleanup and Tree & Branch Recycling events for residents residing within the city limits during the months of May and June. The events include:
Ankeny Spring Cleanup DaysSaturday, May 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. S...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 28, 2023
On Saturday, May 6, the Ankeny Police Department invites all cycling enthusiasts, regardless of their age or skill level, to join them for a fun-filled and informative morning of cycling. The event will commence at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion at 8 a....
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 17, 2023
The City of Ankeny will close the intersection of NE 36th Street and NE Fourmile Drive to through traffic on Monday, April 24, 2023. The closure is necessary to begin the final stage of the NE 36th Street Reconstruction Project, I-35 to NE Fourmile Drive,...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 14, 2023
Open burning is currently prohibited in the City of Ankeny and all of Polk County. Effective at noon today, April 14, 2023, until conditions dangerous to life or property no longer exist.
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 13, 2023
Ankeny residents are invited to give back to the community by volunteering at the Earth Day Watershed Cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 – 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean up the High Trestle Trail from the Ankeny Marke...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 12, 2023
The annual City of Ankeny fire hydrant flushing will begin this week and continue throughout the spring and summer months. 2,500 hydrants will be flushed on the west side of the city this year. The Ankeny Fire Department will flush all fire hydr...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 10, 2023
The Ankeny Police Department conducted a joint investigation with the Ankeny Fire Department into a single-vehicle accident that occurred on April 8 at 803 NW 32nd St. in Ankeny. Through the investigation, it has been determined that the driver was the so...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 8, 2023
Today at approximately 4:25 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 9855 NE Frisk Drive after receiving a call indicating that a vehicle had started on fire in the driveway of the residence and the fire was quickly spreading to the house because ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 8, 2023
Early this morning at approximately 1:40 AM, the Ankeny Police and Fire departments were dispatched to 803 NW 32nd St. after receiving a call reporting a car had crashed into this home. Ankeny Police and Fire departments immediately responded to the scene...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 3, 2023
The Ankeny City Council approved its FY 2024 budget today. The approved budget maintains the city’s property tax levy rate at $9.90, the fourth-lowest rate in Polk County; just behind Sheldahl, Alleman and Mitchellville. The new budget will go i...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 22, 2023
Starting Monday, March 27, 2023, NE Delaware Avenue from NE 5th Street to NE 15th Street will be fully closed to all traffic to allow for the NE Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project. The detour route for NE Delaware Avenue is East First Street / North A...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Northwest 18th Street will be closed from east of NW Ash Drive to west of NW Briargate Drive beginning Sunday afternoon, March 26, weather permitting. The closure includes the intersection of NW 18th Street and NW School Street/NW Wagner Boulevard. The in...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 21, 2023
The City of Ankeny will be conducting prescribed burns periodically throughout Ankeny beginning March 22, 2023 through mid-May. Weather conditions and safety considerations will determine the exact date and time of the fires.
Locations for prescr...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 16, 2023
The Ankeny Police Department will have extra officers on patrol on Friday, March 17, ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Officers will be working the metro streets on St. Patrick’s Day as part of Central Io...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 13, 2023
The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a fire in a garage in the 3100 block of SE Honeysuckle Court at approximately 1 p.m. on March 12, 2023. Initial reports were that an explosion occurred and that people were injured. Fire and EMS crews arrived on sce...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 9, 2023
The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building at approximately 10:31 a.m. on March 9, 2023. The incident occurred at 1514 NW 4th Street. Initial reports indicated a fire in one of the first-floor apartments and several people who...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 27, 2023
The Ankeny Mayor's Youth Council is seeking nominations for “Youth of the Year” and “Youth Club of the Year”. Nomination forms will be accepted through March 10 and can come from any person wishing to nomin...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 24, 2023
The Ankeny City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 on March 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, located at 1250 SW District...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 7, 2023
The Ankeny Fire Department responded to two house fires today.
Crews were dispatched to the 3100 Block of SE Magnolia Drive at 12:09 p.m. for a house fire. When they arrived on the scene they found a fire in the kitchen and were able to extinguis...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: January 23, 2023
The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce Vance Swisher has been named the new fire chief. Swisher replaces James Clack who served as the Ankeny fire chief for the past eight years and retired in December. Swisher will begin work Feb. 20.
Swisher has 27 ye...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: January 16, 2023
The Ankeny Police Traffic Unit will be working in the area between the 100 block and the 1000 block of NE 5th this week in response to complaints of speeding in the area.
Remember to drive cautious during the winter season. Be sure to buckle up, drive safe...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 9, 2022
K9 Sandy will assist the Ankeny Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in the fight against child exploitation, child pornography and human trafficking. Sandy is trained to detect a chemical called triphenylphosphine, commonly referred to as...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 30, 2022
JAN. 24, 2023 UPDATE: The Public Services Building has reopened to the public.
12/30/22: The Public Services Building will remain closed to the public until further notice due to the extensive water damage from a sprinkler/water line break,. All ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 26, 2022
The Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of NW 9th Street today, Dec. 26 at 11:10 a.m. for a residential structure fire.
Initial arriving companies found smoke coming from the rear of the residence and heavy fire inside the kitch...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 26, 2022
UPDATE: Dec. 27, 2022 - John Janssen has been located safely and reunited with his family. The Ankeny PD would like to thank the public for their help with this matter.
Dec. 26, 2022 - The Ankeny Police Department is seeking assistance ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 23, 2022
Today multiple citizens have contacted the Ankeny Police Department to report they had received a phone call from Lieutenant Brian Huggins of the Ankeny Police Department who told them they had warrants out for their arrest for failure to appear and conte...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 21, 2022
The City of Ankeny has declared a snow ordinance effective Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 24 at noon.
- No parking allowed on all public streets, alleys and on-street parking within the city when the snow ordinance is in effect....
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: November 28, 2022
On Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at roughly 1:30 a.m. the Ankeny Police Department responded to the Yankee Clipper, 312 SW Maple Street, on a report of a person shooting a gun in the parking lot. As officers arrived, the subject attempted to leave and ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. The Ankeny Fire Department would like to offer some safety tips to help keep you safe in the kitchen this holiday season.
Safety tips to prevent kitchen fires...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: November 21, 2022
The City of Ankeny offices and facilities, including the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library and the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, will be closed Nov. 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Recycling will not be collected Thursda...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 26, 2022
The Iowa DOT and the DART Alternative Funding Advisory Committee are collecting feedback through a short, 1-minute survey available here.
About the Committee
DART has been working with the Iowa Legislature for several years to seek alternative fund...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 18, 2022
The Ankeny Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) want to help make homes safe by destroying all expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back D...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 14, 2022
The City of Ankeny Park Maintenance team is in the process of preparing all of the parks and outdoor recreation facilities for winter. This work includes closing splash pads, restrooms and turning off water fountains for the winter months, please plan acc...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: October 7, 2022
The Ankeny Police Department was recently provided a tip by the Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce (ICAC) in regard to child exploitation/pornography. After a collaborative investigation between the Ankeny PD and ICAC, Matthew J. Marcalu...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 20, 2022
On Friday Sept. 16, 2022 the Ankeny Police Department, Iowa State Patrol and Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau completed a traffic safety awar...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 14, 2022
The Ankeny Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau will conduct a traffic safety awareness project...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: September 12, 2022
The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2023 Budget. The award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Recipients of the D...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Sharing on behalf of our partner Des Moines Water Works
Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) and the City of Ankeny are asking residential and commercial customers to practice wise water use and follow a lawn watering schedule due to continued high nitrate concen...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 22, 2022
The Ankeny Police Department, in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, will conduct a traffic safety awareness project in the City of Ankeny on Friday, June 24, 2022. Offic...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 1, 2022
In honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Ankeny Fire Department will be hosting the Ankeny Fire Department EMS Week Open House and a Special Needs Open House. Both events will be held at the Ankeny Fire Department Headqu...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Early this morning, Akeem Holmes turned himself in without incident for his involvement with a shooting that occurred on May 16. He was arrested and is currently in the Polk Co. Jail with the following charges: neglect of a dependent person, involuntary m...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 27, 2022
The City of Ankeny Park Board invites the community to the Centennial Park Dedication and Ice Cream Social Tuesday, May 31, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at 2202 NW Reinhart Drive.
Located on the northwest side of Ankeny, Centennial Park features playground...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 3, 2022
The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce a new event for the community featuring food trucks, beer truck, live music and entertainment, family activities, yard games, the Uptown train and more. Join us for Beats and Eats at the Ankeny Market & Pavili...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: June 2, 2022
The City of Ankeny is pleased to offer Movies Under the Stars this summer. Wagner Park transforms into an outdoor movie theater on select Friday nights in June and July. Bring family and friends along with a blanket, snacks and beverages to enjoy a movie ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 26, 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau issued a report today that estimates the population of Ankeny has reached 70,287, making it the 6th largest city in Iowa. The data is based on April 2021 census estimates.Ankeny has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 yea...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 18, 2022
On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 11:26 a.m. Ankeny Police went to 910 NE 5th St. for a four-year-old female with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she died of her injuries.
The victim is identified as Savannah Holmes ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 16, 2022
On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 11:26 a.m. Ankeny Police went to 910 NE 5th St. in reference to a four-year-old female with a gunshot wound.
Ankeny police officers and Ankeny Fire Department personnel went to the residence and began to treat the ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: May 3, 2022
In honor of National Police Week, the Ankeny Police Department invites the public to attend the 2022 Ankeny Police Week Community Picnic on Thursday, May 12, 4 – 7 p.m., at the Ankeny Police Headquarters, 411 S...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 29, 2022
Sharing on behalf of Polk County Emergency Management
The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the use of the RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile that allows a caller’s real-time personal health and location information to ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: April 4, 2022
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Update: The City of Ankeny will be conducting controlled burns in the following areas today:
- Vintage Pond
- Summerbrook Park
Monday, April 11, 2022 Update: The City of Ankeny will be conducting controlled b...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 29, 2022
On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at roughly 12:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to 713 SW 28th St. on the report of gunshots in area. Officers did not find any victims or suspects when they arrived in the area, but did find multiple shell c...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 22, 2022
The Ankeny City Council approved a decrease to the city’s property tax levy as part of its FY 2023 budget approval on Monday. This is the ninth consecutive year the Ankeny City Council has lowered the property tax rate. The new budget will go in...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 10, 2022
**UPDATE** Kyler Vander Ploeg was located safe in Ankeny this afternoon. The Ankeny Police Department would like to thank the public for their help in this matter.
The Ankeny Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with lo...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: March 2, 2022
On March 1, after an extensive investigation, the Ankeny Police Department charged five juveniles with multiple crimes in regard to the incident involving shots fired at Ankeny officers on Feb. 27. Investigators filed two counts of attempted mur...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 27, 2022
On Saturday, Feb. 26 at roughly 10:54 p.m., Ankeny Police officers were dispatched to 1343 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy (Prairie Point Apts.) in reference to a large fight. Seconds later, dispatch advised they were getting reports of multiple shots fir...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 25, 2022
The Ankeny City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 on March 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, located at 1250 S...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: February 24, 2022
The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 109 NW College Avenue in Ankeny at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
When crews arrived on the scene they encountered smoke and fire coming from the roof of the apartment building....
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: January 4, 2022
The City of Ankeny will hold a special election on March 29, 2022 to fill a seat on the City Council vacated by Mark Holm, who was elected Mayor in November and took office Jan. 1, 2022.Last night, the Ankeny City Council approved a resolution to set a sp...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: January 6, 2022
The construction boom in Ankeny continued in 2021, making it another record year for the City. The City of Ankeny permitted a record amount of new investment valued at nearly $500 million in both commercial and residential construction. This is the third ...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release
Posted on: December 6, 2021
The City of Ankeny and Polk County Board of Supervisors invite the community to a grand opening celebration for the new Albaugh Family Senior Community Center. The event will take place Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 3 p.m. with a short program and a ribbon cu...
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City of Ankeny News - News Release