Get Rid of Unwanted Appliances, Electronics at Recycling Event

The event will be held this Saturday at the city's maintenance facility.

Student Suing DMACC Ankeny Campus Over Free Speech Policy

The man who filed the lawsuit is challenging the college's policy on handing out flyers, one central Iowa newspaper reports.

City Council Awards SW Irvinedale Drive Project to Manatts

The council also established a Cultural Arts Board and reviewed proposals from consultants who would recruit a new Ankeny City manager.

Working-Class Iowan De La Cerda Seeks Congressman Tom Latham's Seat

Gabriel De La Cerda, 34, Iowa Political Coordinator for the United Steel Workers Union seeks 3rd District Democratic Nomination.

City Council To Move Forward on SW Irvinedale Drive

Second phase of reconstruction to cost $3.8 million.

Traffic Advisory: Ankeny Road Reconstruction Project to Start Monday

The project is expected to last approximately eight weeks, according to the Ankeny Public Works Department.

LANDON: Iowa House Education Reform Bill Now in Joint Committee

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Ankeny Hopes to Hire Consulting Firm to Find New City Manager

The Council expects to review consulting firms Monday.

Congressman Steve King Close to Senate Decision; Says Republicans Don't Have to Rebrand the GOP

Iowa Congressman Steve King said he won his 4th District Election by talking about his conservative stance on same-sex marriage, immigration and abortion.

Road Closure in Ankeny

Construction of a turn lane on NW Prairie Ridge Drive will restrict traffic on NW State Street for a week.

Traffic Alert: Construction of a Turn Lane to Affect Busy Ankeny Road

Will this affect your daily commute?

LANDON: Committee Must Start Work Immediately on Iowa Education Reform Bill

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Ankeny Building Permit Report for March

Find out how many permits were issued by the city of Ankeny and what could be going up soon in your neighborhood.

WHITVER: Iowa Has a Dangerous Dependence on Federal Money

News from Iowa Republican Senator Jack Whitver, Ankeny.

Iowan Tops List of Federal Judges Attending Seminars Sponsored by Political Donors and Corporations

Some critics say the corporations are funding these seminars in order to influence the outcome of cases in which they, or companies like them, are involved.

LANDON: Property Tax Reform, State Health Care Plan Coming Up for Debate

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Ankeny Public Works Director Appointed Assistant City Manager

The appointment will fill the role being vacated by Curtis Brown, who recently accepted a position with the city of Urbandale.

Where is Your 2012 Income Tax Refund?

Use IRS.Gov's “Where's My Refund” to see when you will receive your tax refund this year and where to seek filing help in Ames.

Iowa Flags Ordered at Half-Mast for Fallen Army Staff Sgt. Steve Blass

Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, to honor Army Staff Sgt. Steve Blass, 27, or Estherville.

WHITVER: Debate Picks Up on Bills in Iowa Senate

News from Iowa Republican Senator Jack Whitver, Ankeny.

Ankeny Fire Hydrant Maintenance to Begin April 1

Residents living in the affected area are urged to be aware of the flushing in their respective area and that temporary water discoloration could be a possible result.

LANDON: Bill Seeking to Make Gun Permit Records Private is Important to All Iowans

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Residents Near Ankeny's Fourmile Creek Encouraged to Attend Watershed Study Meeting

Public feedback is wanted at the meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Conference Room at Snyder & Associates, Inc.

Southeast, Country Club Neighborhoods of Ankeny to be Affected by 2013 Street Patching Program

The Ankeny City Council approved the 2013 contract at its meeting Monday night.

Northview Middle School Student Honored by Ankeny Legislators

The award was for the Iowa 'Write Women Back into History' essay contest.

WHITVER: Now is The Time to Bolster "Rainy Day" Accounts

News from Iowa Republican Senator Jack Whitver, Ankeny.

LANDON: A Tax Cut for Middle Income Iowans Could Be On The Way

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Ankeny's John Landon Supporting a Bill That Could Mean Tax Cuts for Iowans

House File 478 will give Iowans a choice when paying their income taxes, one that also could raise the state filing threshold.

Ankeny Group Now Offering Emergency Response Training

The training through ACERT will provide participants with basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills to help reduce loss and protect life and property until emergency responders can arrive.

Ankeny City Council Adopts Next Year's Budget (and What That Means for Your Tax Bill)

The new budget, which goes into effect July 1, includes the city's property tax rate, as well as proposed changes to other rates including water, sewer, and stormwater.

WHITVER: First 'Funnel Week' Complete, Iowa Senate Reaches Halfway Point of 2013 Session

News from Iowa Republican Senator Jack Whitver, Ankeny.

Ankeny Leader Leaving to Head Economic Development Efforts in Urbandale

Curtis Brown, Ankeny's current economic development director, will start his new job in Urbandale on April 8.

LANDON: Iowans Are Right to Expect Progress on Property Tax Reform

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

City of Ankeny Seeking Applicants for Polk County Aviation Authority Board

The city has one open seat, which term expires December 31, 2013.

Ankeny Building Permit Report for February

Find out how many permits were issued by the city of Ankeny and what could be going up soon in your neighborhood.

Two Ankeny Legislators Among Group Proposing Constitutional Ban of Same-Sex Marriage in Iowa

A group of 35 Iowa legislators introduced the Iowa House Joint Resolution 11 to the state House of Representatives on Tuesday, which seeks to amend the state constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Controlled Burn Planned for Horizon Park in Ankeny

The burn will happen some time between March 11 and April 30, according to a news release from the city of Ankeny.

Iowa State Budget Targets Released for 2014

News from Iowa Republican Senator Jack Whitver, Ankeny.

LANDON: Iowa House of Representatives Proposes Balanced Budget

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37, Ankeny.

Iowa House Passes Governor's Education Reform Bill

News from Rep. John Landon, District 37.