Ankeny Kiwanis Club's Operation Underwear Donates Clothing

A record number of items were donated to help Ankeny children in need.

Ankeny High School Shows Its 'Youmanity' in Fight Against Bullying: 2012 in Review

In May, a new program at Ankeny High School encouraged students and staff members to reward each other for being kind.

One Week After Newtown, Ankeny School District Talks Ways to Further Ensure Student Safety

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Connecticut, Ankeny school district officials are confident with the safety precautions already in place, but will continue looking for ways to do more.

Winter Storm Draco: Will Ankeny Schools be Holding Classes Thursday?

Schools across the Des Moines metro are cancelling classes as the season's first winter storm hands our area a beating.

Jerry Pezzetti Helps Define Ankeny Through his Legacy, Lessons: 2012 in Review

Long-time Ankeny football coach and retired teacher Jerry Pezzetti was named the city's 2012 Citizen of the Year in February. To those who know him best, this honor was no surprise.

Ankeny Schools to Hold Recruitment Fair for Prospective Teachers and Coaches

Applicants have until Jan. 20 to submit materials and an application.

Ankeny Teachers, Students Battle It Out Dodgeball-Style for Toys for Tots

The seventh annual U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots faculty dodgeball game was held Wednesday at Ankeny High School.

Ankeny Mourns Loss of Popular Teacher and Coach at Candlelight Vigil: 2012 in Review

Nearly 300 people gathered almost a year ago to take part in a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of Prairie Ridge Middle School teacher and varsity tennis coach Dennis Hoefle.

Ankeny School District to Hold Second Community Forum on Elementary 10 Referendum

The forum will be held Thursday, Jan. 10, in the East Elementary School lunchroom. It starts at 7 p.m.

CIML Conference Basketball: Ankeny Varsity Boys, Girls Schedule of Games

Find out when and where the Ankeny Hawks and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 10.

Ankeny's Westwood Elementary Hosting Winter Parties to Help the Homeless

Students are being asked to bring in food and other items to benefit Iowa Homeless Youth Centers and Youth Emergency Services & Shelter.

Ankeny School District Enrollment Numbers Could Top 13K in Ten Years

The need for more space at the elementary level will not stop with construction of Ankeny's 10th elementary building, school officials say. Plans for the school are scheduled to go before voters in a bond referendum in February.

Ankeny School to Host First Robotics Tournament

Prairie Ridge Middle School will host a state qualifying First Tech Challenge robotic tournament on Dec. 8. The event is free and open to the public.

Ankeny School Board Sets Date for $15.9 Million Bond Referendum

Several public meetings will be held in the next two months in an effort to educate Ankeny residents on the need for the district's tenth elementary school.

CIML Conference Basketball: Ankeny Varsity Boys, Girls Schedule of Games

Find out when and where the Ankeny Hawks and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 4.

Ankeny Second-Grader Gives Back to Food Pantry in a Big Way

Jon Shelton, a student at Ankeny’s Prairie Trail Elementary, went above and beyond recently for a class project emphasizing the importance of meeting a community’s needs.

Ankeny's Joel Lanning Named Player of the Year by Des Moines Register

The quarterback for the Ankeny Hawks football team shared the honor with Urbandale's Allen Lazard.

Ankeny Schools Honored for Increased Number of AP Students

The Ankeny district is one of only 11 school districts in Iowa to earn the recognition.

UPDATED: Iowa High School Football Championships 2012 Final Scores, Schedule

Wapsie Valley Fairbank defeats Hinton, and Decorah whips Sioux City Bishop Heelan Catholic. Tomorrow's the big one: Ankeny v. Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Ankeny Hawks Meet Cedar Rapids Xavier in Iowa High School Football State Championship Game

The when and where of tonight's final matchup between Ankeny and Cedar Rapids Xavier, including which local television stations will be carrying the title game.

Iowa High School Football Playoffs: Jerry Pezzetti Eyes the Prize, Players Remember His Legacy

Tonight’s Class 4A state championship football game will be the last for a united Ankeny team. What are the head coach’s plans after this game? What mark is he leaving on the community?

Ankeny Students Participate in Prestigious World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

The World Food Prize Global Youth Institute was held in conjunction with the Norman E. Borlaug International Symposium, one of the world’s foremost conferences on international agriculture and food policy.

Iowa High School Football 2012 Championships: Ticket and Schedule Information, Television Channels

Whether you're traveling to the UNI-Dome or watching the Ankeny Hawks v. the Cedar Rapids Xavier Saints at home, here's all the information you need.

Ask the Patch Pros: All Your College Planning Questions

Do you have a child going to college next year? Thinking of going back yourself? We have some experts on hand to answer all your college planning questions.

Iowa High School Football Championship Schedule, Kickoff Times, Television Information

Ankeny goes for a perfect season Friday. Here's a full list of Iowa High School Football Championship games and television information.

Iowa High School Football Semifinals: Ankeny Hawks Advance to Class 4A Championship Game

The Hawks defeated rival Southeast Polk tonight, 28-12.

Ankeny Hawkettes Upset by Iowa City High in State Volleyball Semifinals

The Hawkettes fell to City High after four sets in Friday's game, ending the season for top-ranked Ankeny.

Iowa High School Football Semifinals: Ankeny Hawks Meet Rival Southeast Polk at the UNI-Dome

The when and where of tonight's semifinal matchup between top-ranked Ankeny and Southeast Polk, including which local television stations will be carrying the game.

PHOTOS: Ankeny Hawkettes Rock the Court at Iowa State High School Volleyball State Tourney

The Hawkettes moved on to the semifinals after Wednesday's win over Johnston, which will be held at 12 p.m. Friday at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena. Ankeny will take on Iowa City High School.

Ankeny Hawkettes Advance to Iowa State Volleyball State Semifinals

The Hawkettes defeated Johnston Wednesday in the Class 5A first round match.

Ankeny Hawks Headed to the Dome, Full List of Iowa High School Playoffs Scores

The Hawks defeated West Des Moines Valley in the Class 4A quarterfinals tonight, 27-10.

Will United Ankeny Win Football Title in its Final Year?

Alums of the program, including Iowa State Cyclone Coach Paul Rhoads, say the strength of Ankeny will result in two successful teams in coming years.

Ankeny Hawks Advance Over Sioux City East, Full List Iowa High School Football Playoffs Scores

The Ankeny Hawks defeated the Black Raiders, 45-10.

Ankeny Hawks Host Sioux City East Tonight in Round Two of the Iowa High School Football Playoffs

The 10-0 Hawks meet the Black Raiders at home tonight on the road to the Dome. Follow live scores tonight right here on Ankeny Patch.

Iowa High School Football Playoffs: Ankeny Hawks Plow Over Indianola in First Round

The Hawks remain undefeated headed into the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.

Ankeny Hosts Indianola in First Round of Iowa High School Football Playoffs

The Ankeny Hawks are 9-0 going into tonight's first round of the Iowa High School Football Class 4A playoffs. Follow along tonight with live scores on Ankeny Patch.

Ankeny Football: Hawks Head to Des Moines North Tonight

Can the 8-0 Hawks stay on top? Follow the action with Patch's live coverage of football action from across the state.

Iowa High School Football, Full List of Scores: Ankeny Hawks Soar Past Fort Dodge

The Hawks remain undefeated and mark the last home football game as a one high school district in a big way.

Ankeny Football: Hawks Back Home Tonight as They Host Fort Dodge

Tonight is Senior Night at Northview Stadium as the undefeated Hawks take on the Dodgers. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Follow up-to-the-minute scores tonight on Patch's live blog.

Iowa High School Football, Full List of Scores: Ankeny Hawks Cruise to a Big Win Over Sioux City North

Ankeny's Marshall Clark had an impressive night with three touchdowns, helping the Hawks move to 7-0 for the season.