Map: What Section of Town Has the Largest Families?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the largest family size on average.

What Does a Chiropractic Sports Physician Do?

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Goodbye and Thank You

A thank you and how you can continue to use Patch.

Ankeny Garage Sale! Unique Items!

Fitness Class Registration

FOUND Cat

Iowa High School Football Scores from Ankeny and Beyond

Iowa Prep Football Scores for Ames, Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny High School. Valley, Urbandale, Waukee and more.

Police Seek Missing Teen

Iowa Nice on Iowa State-Texas Gaming Officials

Should the media be allowed to question referees?

Roomy Ranch Town Home

Check out our Ankeny Patch Wow home of the week: 1016 NW Waterfront Drive.

Shutdown Delays Letters Expressing Voters' Feelings on the Shutdown

Senate postal operations are largely closed, so Grassley and other congressional offices in Washington are not getting postal mail deliveries, Grassley's office said.

Braley's 'No Towel Service' Spurs Jimmy Kimmel Skit

U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley's complaint about having no towel service at the Congressional Gym was the subject of a joke on Jimmy Kimmel.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Veterans?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows the percentage of the civilian population 18 years and older who are veterans of the U.S. Military by Census tract across your neighborhood.

BE A WINNER OF THE TEENS MAKE MUSIC CONTEST WITH DRUGFREE.ORG, GRAMMY FOUNDATION® AND MUSICARES®!

Des Moines, Ankeny Elementary Schools to Celebrate National Award

DMPS’ Hillis and Ankeny’s East win USDA awards for creating a healthy environment.

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.

Summer Shine USA seeks contestants and sponsors

I Completed My Degree For Me

Q&A on Breast Cancer with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Cancer Institute projects 232,340 women and 2,240 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.

Only 75 Days Until Christmas!

Bad day? Stay calm, be creative and make art!

A picture is worth a thousand words. ~Napoleon Bonaparte

Movie Reviews: Machete Kills, Gravity and Captain Phillips

Here's what movies are playing in Ankeny this weekend.

Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Healthy Aging Series Presented by IOWA ORTHO & Physiotherapy Associates

Friday Football: Jaguars Vs the Bobcats

Ankeny Centennial Jaguars will travel to Marshalltown to face the Bobcats on Friday.

Having "The Talk". Helpful talking points for children of aging parents.

Friday Football: Hawks Take on Sioux City North

The Ankeny Hawks will play Sioux City North 7 p.m. Friday.

Ankeny Garden Association

Ankeny Garden Association

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Carpoolers?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.

School Hosts Forum on Grading

The District will host public forums on grading at both high schools next week.

Pancake Breakfast Saturday

Surrounded by Apples? Time to Make Apple Pie

What Section of Town Does the Creative Class Live In?

The map below a snapshot of where the "creative class" in town works across your neighborhood, as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.

The Iowa Clinic Ankeny Campus- Community Open House

What Are You Willing to Spend on Your Kid's Halloween Costume?

Will you DIY or hit the stores?

New Homes For Sale in Ankeny This Week

Find homes for sale in Ankeny on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.

Find a Yard Sale, Garage Sale or Estate Sale in Ankeny (Searchable Map)

The map shows where and when sales are happening in Ankeny. Click on the dots to find out what is being offered.

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