🌱 Patch AM: How Ankeny will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today

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In today's newsletter:

• How Ankeny will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today
• What statewide farm priorities were set at Ankeny's big corn summit?
• Why did over 130 farm leaders gather in Ankeny this week?

Also on today's calendar: SEEN, Single Parents' Fall Bible Study and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Variably cloudy, a t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Iowa events commemorating 25th anniversary of 9/11 (weareiowa.com) — Ankeny residents are invited to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at the museum inside Fire Station 1 on NW Ash Drive, featuring an honor guard, prayer, remarks, bell ringing, and bagpipes. The guide also highlights additional Central Iowa tributes, from a 21‑mile memorial walk to flag displays and volunteer meal‑packing, offering several ways to reflect on the 25th anniversary.
   

• Iowa Corn Growers Set Policy Priorities (morningagclips.com) — Ankeny hosted the Iowa Corn Growers Association's annual Grassroots Policy Summit this week, bringing more than 130 farmer delegates to the FFA Enrichment Center. They set state and federal priorities on issues like conservation funding, ethanol tax credits, carbon capture, property taxes, trade, and infrastructure, decisions that shape Iowa agriculture and the broader economy surrounding Ankeny.
   

• Fort Madison Historic Preservation Commission meeting (pencitycurrent.com) — A statewide news roundup notes that the Iowa Corn Growers Association held its annual policy summit at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, drawing more than 130 farmer delegates. While most items focus on Fort Madison and Des Moines, Ankeny residents should know their city continues to host major agricultural policy discussions that influence farm, transportation, and energy decisions across Iowa.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ankeny

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Church in the District →
  The Stage at 30hop, 1500 SW Main St, Ankeny
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• 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
• September 2026 Regular Board Meeting →
  USDA Service Center, Large Conference Room, 1513 N. Ankeny Blvd. STE 3, Ankeny
  1:30 pm
• Virtual Author Talk: Priya Parker →
  Ankeny IA
  3:00 pm
• Centering Autistic* Voices and Experiences: A Tween Book Club →
  Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Diagonal at Ankeny Christian Academy →
  1604 W 1St St, Ankeny
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Bridges and Bubbles Trolley Winery Tour →
  Whiskey River, 1350 SW Vintage Parkway, Ankeny
  10:30 am
• Music on the Trail →
  Ankeny, IA Calendar, 2125 NW Irvinedale Drive, Ankeny
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Virtual Author Talk: Lucky Diaz →
  Ankeny IA
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 12
• Volleyball: Metro Classic Volleyball Tournament (Varsity)
  Southeast Polk High School High School Gyms
  8:00 am
• Cars and Coffee – Cozy Cafe, Johnston →
  Cozy Cafe Johnston, 8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Brookie Brownie.
  Gooey brownie with chocolate chip cookie dough. New to the bake stand this weekend! 1303 Ne 45th St Ankeny Open Friday and Saturday 9am-9pm Open… (Nextdoor Otter Creek)
• The Sweet Sister's Signature Mix
  Sweet•Savory•Crunchy•Salty 1303 Ne 45th St Ankeny Open Friday & Saturday: 9am-9pm Sunday: 10-7 Self serve stand. Cash or Venmo Follow The Sweet… (Nextdoor Otter Creek)

• New Horizon Academy posted a job opening for Lead Preschool Teacher in Ankeny. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Ankeny Chili's in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johnston

• September 11, 2026 issue (pencitycurrent.com)
• Iowa PBS announces dates for Iowa Governor, U.S. House and Senate debates (tamatoledonews.com)
• Volleyball Recap: Northwest Rolls to Its Fifth Straight Win (maxpreps.com)

Polk City

• Iowa lawsuits stem from online comments about Charlie Kirk's death (kcci.com)
• Iowa politicians urged to take action on water quality in new campaign (desmoinesregister.com)
• Polk County voter registration challenges delayed until after election (kcci.com)

Ok Ankeny! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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