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1. Aurelia Greenig (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — An 88-year-old grandmother with close family in Ankeny has passed away, leaving children and grandchildren who now call Ankeny and nearby Iowa communities home. Her survivors include a daughter and granddaughter living in Ankeny, as well as relatives in Grimes, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Alaska. The family plans to hold private services to honor her life.
2. Youth harmonica champ finally gets competition at Iowa State Fair (usatoday.com) — An Ankeny 12-year-old, August "Gus" Major, just captured his fourth straight Youth Harmonica Contest title at the Iowa State Fair, finally facing real competition from his sister and cousins. Playing classics like "When the Saints Go Marching In," he performed for more than 200 people and even dedicated his set to his grandmother, inspiring his younger relatives to start their own harmonica journeys.
3. Meet the award-winning competitive eater crushing area food challenges (pigeon605.com) — Ankeny diners might recognize Jethro's BBQ as one of the stops where South Dakota competitive eater Karen Meyer conquered a massive multi-meat, waffle-fry-loaded challenge with just 10 seconds left. Her growing list of victories spans Iowa and beyond, as she chases tougher timed food contests, national rankings, and maybe even a future shot at Coney Island's famous hot dog competition.
4. Mile posts: Items on Edwin Kurgat, Wesley Kiptoo, Adva Cohen, Matt Hanson, Dalton Rice (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Ankeny running fans will note that Ankeny High graduate Logan Rolling placed second at the Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K, finishing 1:06 behind winner Emerson Vokes. The broader roundup tracks standout performances by Iowa-connected distance runners and triathletes at road races, trail events, and Ironman competitions across the U.S. and abroad, showcasing how many former Iowa athletes are excelling on bigger stages.
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