🌱 Patch AM: How does Ankeny’s housing market really compare to Des Moines now?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Ankeny's housing market really compare to Des Moines now?
• Why are the Ankeny Hawks sitting atop Iowa's football rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Sing & Shake and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa Housing Market: Trends and Forecast 2026 (noradarealestate.com) — Ankeny home shoppers are seeing higher median listing prices than Des Moines, with newer construction competing directly with fast-growing suburbs like Waukee. This statewide housing snapshot explains how Ankeny's market fits into broader Iowa trends, from softening rents to mid-6% mortgage rates. It also offers practical tips for buyers, sellers, and investors navigating today's quieter but still competitive conditions.
   

• Who is the No. 1 high school football team in all 50 states at the midway point of the 2026 season? (on3.com) — Ankeny football fans can celebrate: the Ankeny Hawks are ranked Iowa's No. 1 high school team at the midpoint of the 2026 season. A national rundown of every state's top squad puts Ankeny alongside powerhouse programs from across the country, underscoring how strong the Hawks look heading into the stretch run.
   

📸 Around Ankeny

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ankeny

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Learn to Play Pickleball →
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, 150 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Sing & Shake →
  1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny
  10:00 am
• Drop-In Chair Volleyball →
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, 150 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
  12:00 pm
• Drop-In Pickleball →
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, 150 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
  1:30 pm
• Peruvian Culture and History with the Centennial Spanish Club →
  2220 NW State St, Ankeny
  3:45 pm
• Casa Abierta →
  The Conservatory of Worship Arts, 7297 NW Fisher Lane, Ankeny
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Iowa KidSight Vision Screening →
  1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny
  9:30 am
• Sing & Shake →
  1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny
  10:00 am
• CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING →
  Council Chambers, 1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny
  11:45 am
• Drop-In Chair Volleyball →
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, 150 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
  12:00 pm
• Drop-In Pickleball →
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, 150 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Chair Yoga →
  Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, 1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in Ankeny, Iowa? —Marcus Pitts Read on Patch

• 1303 Ne 45th St Ankeny
  Open until 9pm Cash and Venmo accepted Feel free to pull in driveway. Stand is at edge of garage so you do not get wet! (Nextdoor Otter Creek)

• Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Ankeny. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1767) in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.

🗞 Nearby News

Johnston

• NAMI Iowa raises over $150,000 during 11th annual NAMIWalks event (who13.com)
• McGovern Runs MO State Record, US #3 at Gans Creek Twilight (milesplit.com)

Des Moines

• Des Moines' Jewish community celebrates Sukkot (who13.com)
• Latino Heritage Festival celebrates Latin culture downtown for the 24th year (who13.com)
• Dry Monday, then showers move back in across Iowa (who13.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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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