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Ankeny Police, Polk County Sheriff, State Patrol Participate in Special Olympics Torch Run

The summer Special Olympic Games kicked off in Ames Thursday.

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Cascade Falls, Prairie Ridge Aquatic Centers Open Saturday

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Progressive activists from Iowa and Wisconsin warned Thursday at a news conference in West Des Moines that a Scott Walker presidency would be disastrous to middle class families.

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As Wisconsin’s Walker Appears to be Testing Waters, ‘Truth Squad’ Debunks ‘Pants on Fire’ Claims

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Guess Who's Tweeting? Ankeny School District Now on Twitter

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Drive cautiously during the spring, as the rainy weather can lead to wet and slippery roads.

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Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Just How Cool and Rainy Will It Get in Ankeny?

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Memorial Day is a holiday for most of the nation.

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Memorial Day: What's Open, What's Closed in Ankeny

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will headline a Polk County GOP fundraiser Thursday. Activist groups from Iowa and Wisconsin are planning a counter demonstration.

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Scott Walker in Iowa: Quid Pro Quo Among Political Pals or 2016 Trial Balloon?

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Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

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Alma Nove Serves Up New Summer Cocktails

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MAP: It's Patio Season, Where Can You Sit Outside With a Beer or Cocktail in Iowa?

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Kathlynn Shepard exits a school bus moments before she and another girl were abducted May 20, 2013.

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Authorities Explore Connection Between Abducted Iowa Girl Kathlynn Shepard and Evansdale Case

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Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 21-27

By Julia Simpson | Tuesday, May 21

Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 21-27

What did Apple do wrong?

By Rick Langel | Wednesday, May 22 | 6 comments

Apple executives got called before a Senate subcommittee on charges they avoided paying taxes. What did they do wrong?

To Tape or Not To Tape - That is the Question

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Should You Try the Tape?

Parents Can Help Preteens with Abduction Concerns

By Lisa Mickelson | Wednesday, May 22

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” is …

Top 7 Exercises for More Core Muscle Strength

By Dr. Aaron Martin | Tuesday, May 21

Strengthen your core with these top 7 exercises!

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C & C Smokers Outlet

121 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-964-9755

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701 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

515-964-1174

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1802 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

515-963-3988

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117 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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Events

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MultiFamily Sale Ankeny NE

313 NE 7th St

Today, 4:30 pm

Ankeny Community Education - Bricks 4 Kidz (Lego's) - Air, Land & Sea

Ashland Ridge Elementary School

Tomorrow, 9:00 pm

Karaoke - DH Pub Ankeny

1165 SW Ordnance Rd

May 26, 8:00 am

I'd Rather Be Running in Hawaii 5/10K Run/Walk

8794 NW 125th Ave

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