patching...
Update: Tornado Warning for Ankeny, Northern Polk County Canceled; Watch Remains Until 10 p.m. »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Articles

Showing all 10 articles

News

Max the Shih Tzu Saved from Exile After Biting Girl: 2012 in Review

In May, Ankeny City Council members voted against "vicious" label for pet who bit a 5-year-old girl.

Schools, Sports

Ankeny Mourns Loss of Popular Teacher and Coach at Candlelight Vigil: 2012 in Review

Nearly 300 people gathered almost a year ago to take part in a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of Prairie Ridge Middle School teacher and varsity tennis coach Dennis Hoefle.

Schools

Ankeny School Officials Herald Reading and Math Gains on Standardized Test

School officials in Ankeny dig into Ankeny's performance on the Iowa Assessments

Schools

Ankeny Schools to Seek $18.5 Million Bond Referendum for New Elementary School

School officials in Ankeny hope to bring aqn $18.5 million bond referendum before voters in September.

Government

Max, a 9-Year-Old Shih Tzu, Is Saved from Exile After Biting Girl

Ankeny City Council members voted against "vicious" label for pet who bit a 5-year-old girl

Government

Ankeny City Council Wrestles with How to Replace Craig Block

Ankeny City Council members could name a resident to fill the seat being vacated by Craig Block, or the public can petition the council to hold a special election to choose a replacement.

Schools

Ankeny Mourns Loss of Popular Teacher and Coach at Candlelight Vigil

The community struggles to cope with the untimely death of Prairie Ridge Middle School teacher and varsity tennis coach Dennis Hoefle. Nearly 300 people gathered Sunday night to take part in a candlelight vigil to honor Hoefle's memory.

News

Gingrich Supporters Flock to Ames to See Candidate 3 Days Before Iowa Caucuses

Hundreds of Newt Gingrich supporters pack West Towne Pub in Ames Sunday to see the presidential hopeful. Gingrich, who once held the lead among likely Iowa caucus-goers, was placed at fourth in the field with 12 percent.

Arts, Holiday Guide

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Young Dancers Take the Stage in 'The Nutcracker"

Ballet Des Moines' production of the famed Christmas ballet set to dazzle audiences. It includes dozens of dancers from around the Des Moines area.

Business, News

Halloween 2011: Costumes at West Des Moines Shop Spark Excitement

West Des Moines' Theatrical Shop Showcases Hottest Halloween Costumes

Got a Hot Tip?
 
 
 

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.