Harry Potter, 5-0 BBQ Charity Classic, Sales Tax Holiday and More in the Week Ahead

What's happening in Ankeny this week? Here's our quick look at places to be.

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Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 2 and 3: Buy/Donate Extra Item for Ankeny School Students

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday: Donate An Item for Ankeny Schools

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday: Buy/Donate Extra Item for Ankeny School Students

Community Update

Mills Fleet Farm Offers Merchandise in All Categories

Mills Fleet Farm hopes to offer the lowest prices on merchandise of all sorts.

Community Update

Pools, Pool Houses, Tubs, and Wooded Seclusion in this Week's Wow Homes for Sale in Iowa Real Estate Listings

Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe-Open Interviews

Take Advantage of Iowa's 2013 Sales Tax Holiday – Donate to Operation Underwear

Give back to Ankeny schools by purchasing socks, underwear and sweatpants – all items exempt from Iowa sales tax on the holiday.

Ryan Pezzetti Will Lead Jaguar Football Alongside Father

Ryan confirmed to the Des Moines Register Monday that he will be the co-head coach of the Ankeny Centennial football team, joining his father, Jerry Pezzetti.

Let The Curb Appeal, Golf Course Location Draw You to This Ankeny Home for Sale

Ankeny WOW Home of the Week: 431 N.E. Pinehurst Circle

Ankeny Toastmasters Special Event

The Feds Want Your Password!

What will it take for you to get fed up with the spying on citizens by our government?

7th Annual Iowa Irish Fest

Heat Athletics Basketball Tryouts

U.S. Cellular Celebrates Opening of Interactive, Digital Store in Ankeny

1st Annual Iowa Rush Golf Tournament

Movie Reviews: 'The Wolverine', 'The Conjuring', 'Despicable Me 2' and More

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the Ankeny area, including "Pacific Rim" and "Turbo". Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend.

Chamber: Keep Live Signs Out of the Street

The City of Ankeny has had problems with people holding promotional signs on medians, curbs and streets.

Hawks Baseball Team Defeats Fort Dodge, Advances to State Tournament

The Hawks will play Clinton next week in the quarterfinals.

Animal Rescue, Dog Handler and Sherlock, Today in Ankeny Facebook

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

Defund Obamacare Now!

It's time to end a bad law.

AFUMC Rummage Sale

QUALITY GARAGE SALE

Former Ankeny Police Officer Fights Cancer with BBQ

Craig and Shirley Phinney of Cops Against Cancer will hold a fundraising BBQ Charity Classic from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 3 at DMACC.

Ankeny Youth Triathlon, ‘Jersey Boys’, Ted Nugent and More: Plan Your Weekend in Ankeny

Get out this weekend and do something! Dates, times, and other information on events and happenings right here in Ankeny and central Iowa.

Tiny Tot Indoor Soccer Registration Begins

One More Shot: New Vaccination Required for Polk County Seventh Graders

This booster vaccination will protect students from tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough.

Ankeny Hawkettes Move on to State Softball Semifinals

A victory over Cedar Rapids Prairie secured Ankeny's place in the semifinal bracket. Also, one player accomplished a huge feat during the game.

Volunteers Garden of Hopes and Dreamsl

New Upgrades on Patch: More Headlines, Better Conversation

Wreck-It Ralph, Elvis at RAGBRAI and Cheapest Gas: Today in Ankeny

Find out what's going on in Ankeny and what you shouldn't miss for Wednesday, July 24.

So Who is Really Buying Influence with Government?

It may not be who you think it is.

Garage Sale

Max Strom Workshops

Is this the White House Connection for the IRS Scandal?

Did we just find get the direct connection between the White House and the IRS scandal?

Mills Fleet Farm Opening In Ankeny Soon