1) Iowa Patch Poll: Should Iowa Limit the Size of Soda Drinks?

New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg suggested limiting the size of soda drinks in the war against obesity, but is legislating healthy choices the way to do it? Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says no, but by the looks of the 77 comments on this article, Iowa residents have differing opinions. Where do you stand? There's still time to weigh in!

2) ENCORE: Ankeny Superintendent Says He Loves Job, Wasn't Looking for a New One

Matthew Wendt chatted with Oswego Patch about how he found his new job as superintendent of Oswego School District, why it was a good fit and what he hopes to accomplish.

3) Parents Talk: What's a Teenager to Do?

In this week's Parents Talk, we help one dad out by giving a few suggestions for things his teen can do on summer break. There's still time to weigh in with your ideas!

4) UPDATE: Resident Speaks Out to Ankeny School Board; Outgoing Superintendent Wendt Not at Meeting

It was a packed house tonight at the Ankeny school board meeting, an audience including some Ankeny taxpayers hoping to learn more about the severance package paid to outgoing Superintendent Matthew Wendt.

5) Ankeny School Board Names Bruce Kimpston New Superintendent of Ankeny Schools

Kimpston, who currently serves as the district's associate superintendent of schools, will replace Matthew Wendt. Kimpston's first day as superintendent is July 1.

6) What We Left Out of Our Report About a Baby Who Died (And Why)

We didn’t put everything we had into a story about an infant who died at a day-care center. We want to tell you what we had and why we kept it to ourselves.

7) New Ankeny School Superintendent Bruce Kimpston 'Humbled and Honored' to Serve District

Kimpston, the district’s current associate superintendent of schools, has been with the district since 2009 and will replace outgoing superintendent Matthew Wendt.

8) Wendt: Ankeny Schools in Good Hands, Time Right to Move On

The outgoing Ankeny school district superintendent also said that he appreciates the school board recognizing he had earned a severance package. And Wendt says the Ankeny school board knew he was talking to other districts.

9) Koester, Robidoux Win Popular Vote in Ankeny GOP Primaries

Incumbent Kevin Koester goes on to seek a third term in November in House District 38. In House District 37, teacher Jim Robidoux gained the most votes in a six-person race but didn't get the 35 percent needed for an official win.

10) Ask the Patch Pros About: Wine and Beer

This week, our Pros provide answers to questions about what drink goes with what food — and anything and everything else you’d like to know about wine and beer.

11) Motor Vehicle Thefts Top Ankeny Police Blotter for June 6

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

12) Robidoux Grabs Most Votes in Six-Person Ankeny House Race But Still Faces Hurdle

In House District 37, Northview Middle School teacher Jim Robidoux gained the most votes in a six-person race but didn't get the 35 percent needed for an official win. He will have to be approved by delegates at a convention to get the spot on the November ballot.

13) READER PHOTOS: Ankeny New Horizons Participants Enjoy Weather, Plant Flowers

Melissa over at New Horizons Adult Day Center submitted these photos to Ankeny Patch. Do you or your organization have photos to share? Find out how to share them here.

14) Here's What You Missed, Sister, in the 10 Years You've Been Gone

Ankeny Patch's editor remembers the life of her sister (and the moments she missed) on the 10-year anniversary of her death.

15) Principal of Ankeny's Southeast Elementary School Could Fill New Superintendent's Role

Bruce Kimpston, who will become the Ankeny school district superintendent on July 1, is recommending Matt Adams fill his current role of associate superintendent of schools.

16) Departing Superintendent Does Not Intend to Give Back Severance Money

Matthew Wendt told The Des Moines Register Wednesday the money was negotiated in good faith, and the board was aware he was looking for other employment.

17) Bobbi Bentz Announces Candidacy for Ankeny City Council

A long-time Ankeny resident has filed to possibly become the next Ankeny City Council member.

Bobbi Bentz, a 1997 Ankeny High School graduate, announced her candidacy Wednesday to run for the council seat vacated by Craig Block last month.

18) Wendt's Tenure With Ankeny Schools Marked by Tax Changes, Ongoing School Construction

Superintendent Matthew Wendt will leave the Ankeny school district at the end of the month. He led the planning for the coming split into a district with two high schools, among other things. What do you think was his biggest accomplishment? Weigh in here.

19) OWI, Alcohol-Related Charges From This Week's Ankeny Police Blotter

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

20) ENCORE: Ankeny School Board Hires New CFO to Replace Craig Hansel

Jackie Black was hired Monday night to become the Ankeny school district's new chief financial officer. Black will replace current CFO Craig Hansel. To learn more about her, check here.