Community Corner
Five Things for Friday in Ankeny: Football, Gas Prices and Coats for a Cause
Here's what is going on in Ankeny today and other tidbits for Oct. 21.
1) Friday Night Lights
On Friday night, the Ankeny Hawks football team will not only battle Lincoln but will also take on the fight against breast cancer in at Ankeny Stadium at . Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Before you head to the game, head to 's indoor concession stand this week to purchase a special pink beanie to wear to the game. For only $10, you too can join the fight against breast cancer.
2) Coats for a Cause
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, KCWI 23, , Iowa Health - Des Moines and Valley West Mall want you to help your neighbors and the community by donating new or slightly used clean coats, stocking caps, mittens, gloves and scarves during the Giving Warmth Coat Drive. Click here for a complete list of drop-off locations.
3) Gas Prices
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Traveling today? According to IowaStateGasPrices.com, one of the cheapest places to get gas in Ankeny is at , located at 1910 S.W. White Birch Circle and Oralabor Road, for $3.28 per gallon.
4) Today's Little-Known Fact
Listen up, Ankeny women - today is Mammography Day, and in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, what better time to focus on your health and schedule that mammogram you've been putting off?
5) The Weather
After almost a week of ridiculously chilly fall temperatures, it looks like we're in for a bit of a warm-up in the coming days. Today's high temp is expected to be in the lower-60s with a low in the lower-40s. Happy Friday, Ankeny!
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