Community Corner
Five Things for Friday in Ankeny: Basketball, Last Chance to See "Sing On!", Cheap Gas and More
Here's what is going on in Ankeny today and other tidbits for Feb. 17.

1) Friday Night Hoops
On Friday, the Ankeny boys basketball teams will travel to Waukee for both 9th grade, 10th grade and varsity action. The games will be played at Waukee High School, located at 555 S.E. University Ave. Ninth grade plays at 4:45 p.m. followed by 10th grade at 6:15. The varsity game begins at 7:45 p.m.
2) Last Chance to Catch "Sing On!"
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This weekend is your last chance to catch the Ankeny Community Theatre production of "Sing On!". This production is the sequel to last year’s “Play On!” and is directed by Barb Wagner. The show is described as a comedy about a musical. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The show continues through Feb. 19. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $10 for kids.
3) Date Night
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Catch a movie tonight at Springwood 9 Theatre in Ankeny. You can catch a complete listing of showtimes on the theater's website. General admission for adults is $8 per person.
4) Gas Prices
Skipping town today? Check out Patch's new traffic and gas page, where you can find a roundup of some of the most recent gas prices in town. Here's a couple we collected for you —
- Casey's, 1010 S.E. National Dr., $3.39 per gallon (mid-grade)
- Git N Go, 2811 S.W. Oralabor Rd., $3.39 per gallon (mid-grade)
5) The Weather
Today's forecast is calling for sunny skies with more mild temperatures. The high today should be in the upper-40s. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 25 degrees.
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