Morning Ankeny! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Cover-to-Cover Bible Survey Class at Ankeny Free Church
- Roosevelt at Ankeny
- FREE Rooftop Mat Pilates at Whiskey River!
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
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Friday September 11 - Roosevelt at Ankeny →
1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny
7:00 pm Saturday September 12 - FREE Rooftop Mat Pilates at Whiskey River! →
1350 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny - 1 Day Self Defense Camp for Teens/ TEEN SAFE →
1975 North Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny - 1 Day Child Safe Camp →
1975 North Ankeny Blvd #111, Ankeny - Cy-Hawk Game →
1450 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny - Ankeny Farmers Market →
Ankeny Market & Pavilion Park (AMP), 715 W 1st Street, Ankeny
8:00 am - 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Ankeny →
Ankeny Fire Department Headquarters, 120 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
8:00 am - Bridges and Bubbles Trolley Winery Tour →
Whiskey River, 1350 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny
10:30 am Sunday September 13 - Church in the District →
The Stage at 30hop, 1500 SW Main St, Ankeny
10:30 am - SEEN, Single Parents' Fall Bible Study →
Prairie Ridge Church, 825 NW 36th St, Ankeny
1:00 pm Tuesday September 15 - Homeschool Book Club →
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A cat who went missing in Ankeny, IA, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 40 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Sienna Falls) - Does anyone have garage sales in October??
It's way too hot for me to try and have one right now! (Nextdoor Summerbrook)
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Ankeny Chili's in Ankeny. Apply here.
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnston
- First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines marks 175 years of history and faith (kcci.com)
- Vote for the Register female Athlete of the Week for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 (desmoinesregister.com)
Polk City
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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