Ankeny Police Department To Conduct Special Enforcement On March 17

The Ankeny Police Department is joining Iowa’s statewide Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force to reduce deaths on Iowa roadways.

Ankeny Police Investigating Suspicious Death

The Ankeny Police Department would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Davis.

Suspicious Device Confirmed As Live Pipe Bomb In Ankeny

Ankeny Police confirm the device located by the Lakeside Center today has been identified as a live pipe bomb.

Suspicious Device Found Near Lakeside Center In Ankeny

The device was made safe at roughly 11:50 a.m. Investigators collected evidence from the scene and the Lakeside Center has reopened.

Ankeny Fire Department Receives Top-Tier ISO Safety Rating

The Ankeny Fire Department has been proudly serving our community for more than 100 years.

Special Message From Ankeny Police Chief, Darius Potts

'Holding each other accountable is a crucial part of our police culture that we promote and practice every day.'

Ankeny Police Arrest Two Males For Pharmacy Robbery

On Feb. 27, at approximately 8:39 a.m., the Ankeny Police Department was sent to CVS, located at 104 E. First St., in reference to a robbery

Ankeny Fire Chief James Clack Named 2019 Chief Of The Year

The City of Ankeny is proud to announce Fire Chief James Clack received the 2019 Career Fire Chief of the Year award...

Gunfire At Ankeny Restaurant, Police Seek Shooter

A bullet was fired into Old Chicago restaurant on Wednesday; no injuries were reported.

Makai Echer Named Interim Ankeny Police Chief

Police Chief Gary Mikulec announced in September that he would retire. A nationwide search for his replacement has begun.

'Suspicious Activity' Being Investigated By Ankeny Police

Police say the female driver stopped children walking home from school.

Ankeny Couple Charged With Child Endangerment After Baby's Death

The child likely died from positional asphyxia after she became wedged between a wall and bed, the medical examiner determined.

Ankeny Police Schedule Coffee With A Cop And Prescription Drug Take Back Event

Have coffee with Ankeny police officers Oct. 28 as they collect prescription medications through a national drug take back campaign.

Ankeny Fire Prevention Week Ends With Pancake Breakfast Today

Ankeny firefighters have hosted an open house and read to toddlers as part of special events this week.

Ankeny Police Arrest Four In Sexual Assault Case; Fifth Man Sought

Jamonte Jamal Luckett, 22, remains at-large and police are seeking the public's assistance in locating him in connection with the crime.

Body Discovered Outside Ankeny Westwood Elementary School, Police Say

Classes were canceled at Westwood Elementary School in Ankeny today after a body was discovered outside the school this morning.

Ankeny Store's Unique Stolen Bike Found, Man Arrested For Theft

An employee of Kyle's Bikes was driving through the city when he spotted a $4,600 bicycle that was stolen during the store's sidewalk sale.

Ankeny Police Seek Suspect In Credit Card Theft Case

Ankeny police continue to seek the identity of a woman who reportedly made thousands of dollars in purchases using a stolen credit card.

Ankeny Teacher Intoxicated in Kindergarten Classroom: Police

The traditional Valentine's Day party took an unfortunate turn last week.

Video - University of Iowa Student Forcibly Arrested

Video of a University of Iowa police officer arresting a student is getting a lot of attention for the controversial amount of force used.

Cedar Falls Dog A Thanksgiving Day Hero

A Thanksgiving Day disaster is averted thanks to an Iowan man's canine companion.

Armed Woman Second in Two Days Arrested Outside White House

A Michigan woman was arrested moments after president’s immigration speech. A day earlier, an Iowa man was arrested.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

DOT Program Stops Officers from Distracted Driving

The Iowa Department of Transportation will launch a new program that would disable its enforcement officers' laptops at speeds of 15 miles per hour.

Police Seek Missing Teen

Fire Chief: Alarming Number of Fires Can Be Traced to One Source

Thousands of homes and businesses constructed between 2000 and 2010 were built with something called Yellow CSST. It is a gas piping product used to supply natural gas and propane to structures.

Police Blotter: Strangulation and Assault with a Weapon

Ankeny Police Blotter: Sept. 19 to Sept. 27.

Ankeny Fire Department Focuses on Kitchen Fire Prevention

The City of Ankeny announced that the fire department will host an open house on Oct. 9.

Police Blotter: Willful Injury and Strangulation

Ankeny Police Blotter: Sept. 11 to Sept. 21.

Police: Man Caught With Meth and Prescription Drugs

Ankeny Police Blotter.

Police Blotter: Exploitation and Theft

Ankeny Police Blotter: Sept. 8 to Sept. 15.

Police Incidents: Burglary

Ankeny Police Incidents Sept. 9 to Sept. 13.

Police: Man Videotaped Minor Engaged in Sex Act

An Ankeny man has been accused of videotaping a minor engaged in a sex act or simulated sex act, police say.

Ankeny Sheriff's Clerk Charged with Felony Fraud

An Ankeny woman who works in the Polk County Sheriff's Office was arrested on a felony fraud charge Tuesday.

Police: Ankeny Man Pulls Gun in Fit of Road Rage

An Ankeny man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for an incident that took place in a fast food parking lot in Des Moines.

Vehicle Accident Claims One Life

One man was killed and another injured in an accident over the weekend.

Police Blotter: Burglary and Drug Possession

Ankeny Police Blotter: Aug. 27 to Sept. 1.

Police Incidents: Vehicle Burglary

Ankeny Police Incidents Aug. 27 to Aug. 30.

See Hazelbaker Plead Guilty in Accidental Shooting

Scott Hazelbaker pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for accidentally shooting his daughter Emily Hazelbaker.