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Hey hey Ankeny! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How a metro vehicle theft ring reached into Ankeny neighborhoods
  • Did our photographers catch your face at Ankeny Centennial's big game?

Also on today's calendar: Week 3 NFL Sunday Funday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
  • Monday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 4 juveniles charged in connection with vehicle theft spree across metro (who13.com) β€” Ankeny residents are among those hit in a metro-wide vehicle and firearm theft spree that led to 18 charges against four juveniles. Polk County deputies say the suspects targeted cars and stole items, including guns, in Ankeny and several nearby suburbs, and more charges could follow as the investigation continues.
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β€’ See our Iowa high school football photos from Week 5 of IHSAA season (amestrib.com) β€” Ankeny fans can relive Friday night lights with a huge photo gallery from Ankeny Centennial's home matchup against Urbandale at Northview Middle School. The collection also highlights other Week 5 Iowa high school games, but repeatedly returns to key Centennial plays, celebrations, and rainy-game moments right here in Ankeny.
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πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Judge tosses Trump's suit against Iowa pollster and the Des Moines Register (who13.com)

Altoona

  • Two arrested after Altoona PD uses ALPRs in burglary investigation (who13.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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