Inside Lanes at Oralabor, Peachtree Are Closed Starting Today

One lane of travel in each direction is closed starting today at the intersection of Southeast Oralabor and Southeast Peachtree while crews build concrete medians.

City of Ankeny Suing Bond Company for Breach of Contract

The city of Ankeny is attempting to get back more than $1 million from a company involved in the construction of the new Ankeny police station, according to the Des Moines Register.

Ankeny City Council Begins Talk of Hiring a New City Manager

Ankeny council members set a goal at a planning session last night, but it could be a year before anyone is hired.

Drought 2012: Ankeny Municipal Reimbursement Program Helps to Combat Drought

The city of Ankeny is encouraging and rewarding residents to look for creative ways to conserve water.

Ankeny City Council to Consider New Vicious Dog Ordinance at Tonight's Meeting

The new Ankeny city ordinance would amend the appeal process for owners hoping to save their dogs from death or banishment, and it also will outline standard rules for determining if a dog is dangerous or vicious.

Ankeny City Council Election: First Priority for Bentz Will Be Finding Ways to Eliminate Future Tax Increases

Ankeny City Council member-elect Bobbi Bentz reacts to her Tuesday night win.

Got Adult Chocolate Milk? Not in Iowa.

Would the 40-proof ready-to-drink chocolate milk be a sure-fire hit with consumers? Or would it be a dangerous and misleading product that could easily be consumed by children? You decide in this Patch Poll.

Bobbi Bentz Wins Ankeny City Council Special Election

With all precincts reporting, Bentz clinched the most votes by a considerable margin.

Ankeny Road Construction Update, Know Which Route to Take Heading Back to School Wednesday

Just in time for the first day of school tomorrow, the city of Ankeny has released a progress report on several road construction projects around the city.

Ankeny City Council Will Discuss Vicious Dog Ordinance: This and More in Ankeny's Five Things for Monday

Here's what is going on in Ankeny today and other tidbits for Monday, Aug. 13.

Ankeny City Council Election: What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

The Ankeny City Council special election is Tuesday, Aug. 14. Here’s your chance to find out who's on the ballot, where to vote and how to register.

Rep. Paul Ryan as Vice-President Pick: Snap Red Iowa Survey Shows State Republicans Pleased, Concerned

State Republicans say the Wisconsin congressman will help keep the focus on the economy. They aren't so certain about his ability to attract swing voters and fend off attacks on Medicare policy.

Top 9 of Iowa: From Ron Paul to Mitt Romney to Gabby Douglas, Giant Sand Castles and Little League World Series

In Cedar Falls, friends, family and colleagues gathered to remember popular University of Northern Iowa professor Drake Martin, who died while hiking at Backbone State Park.

Mitt Romney Picks Rep. Paul Ryan as Vice President Running Mate: Iowa Reacts

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has made Wiconsin Representative Paul Ryan his vice presidential choice. The Iowa GOP says Ryan will tour the Iowa State Fair on Monday.

Ankeny Traffic: Lane Closures Planned Thursday for First Street Intersection

The closure is expected to last one day.

REPLAY: Ankeny City Council Candidates Face Off in Chamber Forum

Catch the replay of Ankeny Patch's live blog to see excerpts from both candidates' responses.

Ankeny Group Offers Ways to Trim City's Debt, Reduce Taxes

The City Council will examine the proposals at its Aug. 20 meeting.

Blue Iowa Survey: 23 Percent Doubt Leonard Boswell Win Over Tom Latham

The latest Blue Iowa survey takes a look at the four contested congressional races in Iowa.

Ankeny Building Permit Report for July

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

Ankeny Skate Park Closed Through Monday Due to Vandalism

Police are asking for the public's help should residents have any knowledge regarding the incident.

Drought 2012: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Recommends Disaster Designation for Polk, Other Iowa Counties

The historically low levels of precipitation has led to Department of Agriculture head Tom Vilsack to declare 42 Iowa counties primary natural disaster areas.

Red Iowa Survey: Ankeny GOP Insiders Among Those Who Say Latham Will Defeat Boswell

The Red Iowa survey shows Republicans are confident Tom Latham will win the new 3rd District seat over Democrat Leonard Boswell.

Delegates Choose John Landon as GOP Nominee for House District 37

The special convention was held in Ankeny after the House District 37 GOP candidates failed to secure the necessary votes to clinch the nomination.

Ankeny City Council Candidates Back on Campaign Trail Following Tuesday's Primary Election

Candidates Bobbi Bentz and Mona Bond garnered the highest votes in Tuesday's primary election. Next stop? The Aug. 14 special election.

Bentz, Bond Clinch Top Two Spots in Ankeny City Council Primary Election

With all precincts reporting, the two candidates won by a considerable margin.

LIVE BLOG: Follow the 2012 Ankeny City Council Primary Election Results

Following the Ankeny City Council primary election? You've come to the right place. Stick with Ankeny Patch's live blog tonight for immediate results.

Ankeny City Council Primary Election: What You Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Here’s your chance to find out who's on the ballot, where to vote and how to register.

Reiland Says He Would Reduce, Eliminate 2 Percent Utility Fee: Ankeny City Council Q&A

This week, Ankeny Patch is helping you learn more about the four candidates running for a spot on the Ankeny City Council. Today, meet Tom Reiland.

Bond Says Ankeny Should Re-Examine Utility Fee Every 2 Years: City Council Q&A

This week, Ankeny Patch is helping you learn more about the four candidates running for a spot on the Ankeny City Council. Today, meet Mona Bond.

Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment Mtg.

All City Offices Closed

City Council Planning Retreat

Ankeny Citizen Summit

Board of Examiners & Appeals Meeting

Economic Development Council Meeting

Plan & Zoning Commission Meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

City Council Meeting

Ankeny Tree and Branch Recycling Day