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What's up Ankeny! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ankeny's Nate McCoy chases another Iowa Mid-Amateur golf title
  • How will Polk County's trail upgrades change your next ride?
  • What changes could be coming to that deadly Bondurant intersection?

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm with lots of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iowa Mid-Amateur: Defending champion Nate McCoy takes one-shot lead (amateurgolf.com) — An Ankeny golfer is leading the Iowa Mid-Amateur Championship heading into the final round, giving local fans someone to root for in a tight statewide competition. Defending champion Nate McCoy holds a one-shot edge after steady play at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, with several challengers close behind as the tournament heads for a tense finish.
   

• Polk County to construct safer trail crossing one year after deadly crash (kcci.com) — Polk County is moving ahead with new safety features at a dangerous High Trestle Trail crossing, a key route for many Ankeny cyclists. After a fatal crash last year, the county plans a concrete crossing, speed signs and push-button flashing beacons by year's end, while local riders from Ankeny continue to press for added measures like rumble strips.
   

• Families call for change after two deaths at rural Bondurant intersection (who13.com) — A deadly rural intersection near Bondurant has claimed two lives since May, including 19-year-old Samantha Moore of Ankeny, and grieving families are pushing Polk County to act. After a petition drew thousands of signatures, county officials say they've hired a consultant for a full safety study of NE 94th Avenue and NE 56th Street, with recommendations for improvements expected.
   

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  • Missing Dog!
    Not ours but a fellow citizen of Ankeny who we've met twice and is desperate to find her! Missing since yesterday (10-8-26) (Nextdoor El Capo-Ankeny)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Ankeny. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Vylor (NYSE:VYLR) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen (defenseworld.net)
  • Key Takeaways from the Iowa Senate Debate (krui.fm)
  • Two candidates in Iowa's 2nd district meet for final debate (superhits1027.com)

Polk City

  • Nighttime road closure on Iowa 415 and the Mile Long Bridge near Polk City set for Thursday, Oct. 15 (iowadot.gov)
  • Polk County Jail to launch education and training initiative with DMACC as partner (kcci.com)
  • IFA awards Shelter House, other programs over $760,000 (corridorbusiness.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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