Bricks 4 Kidz - Amusement Park Rides

Jump N Easter Egg Hunt

Craft Fair

Last Chance to Purchase Tickets--Today!--for 'Night for Miracles' fundraiser

Purchase tickets by Friday for "A Night for Miracles" fundraiser for Miracle Park

Less than Two Weeks Left to Purchase Tickets for "A Night for Miracles" fundraising gala!

Guess Who's Tweeting? Ankeny School District Now on Twitter

For all those Tweetaholics out there, the Ankeny Community School District has launched three official Twitter accounts.

Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Just How Cool and Rainy Will It Get in Ankeny?

If you're planning to stick around Ankeny this Memorial Day weekend, here's quick look at the weather for Memorial Day weekend.

Sara Hoogendoorn Named to Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Dean's List

Departing Ankeny Athletics Director to Lead Des Moines High School

Kevin Biggs, who submitted his resignation to the Ankeny school board in April, will start his new role on July 1.

Danae Swift of Ankeny named to Harding University dean's list

To Tape or Not To Tape - That is the Question

Should You Try the Tape?

What did Apple do wrong?

Apple executives got called before a Senate subcommittee on charges they avoided paying taxes. What did they do wrong?

Top 7 Exercises for More Core Muscle Strength

Strengthen your core with these top 7 exercises!

Ankeny Mayor Proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week

It's Emergency Medical Service Week.

Ankeny Police Help Catch Alleged Bank Robber

A man accused of robbing two banks in Des Moines was found at an Ankeny hotel Monday according to a report.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs and Domestic Abuse

Police Blotter May 11 to May 15.

How to Help the Tornado Victims of Moore, Oklahoma

Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.

Storm Clouds Form Above Ankeny; Share Your Storm Photos and Video on Patch

A gallery of storm photos including video of an ominous cloud formation looking northeast over Ankeny.

(Expired) Tornado Warning Issued for Ankeny, Polk County

Severe weather is moving through our area.

Coming Soon! Ankeny Patch Gets a New Look

In one week, Ankeny Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.

Coffee Shop, Book Stores Most Requested in Ankeny

Ankeny Patch readers said they would like a coffee house or book store more than any other in the vacant areas of Uptown.

Ankeny High School Graduates 100th Class of Seniors (Photos)

See photos from Ankeny's 2013 commencement exercises, held Sunday at Drake University's Knapp Center.

Ankeny Fire Department Hosts Open House Wednesday

Fire department headquarters is hosting the open house as part of National Emergency Medical Services Week.

This Week in Ankeny Weather: Is There More Severe Weather in Our Future?

Find out what's in store for Ankeny weather this week.

High Winds Overturn Semi on Interstate 35; Ankeny High School Graduates Evacuated Mid-Commencement

A tornado watch remains in effect for Polk County and the surrounding area until 10 p.m. tonight.

Watch Wild Wind Bend Trees Sideways: Tornado Spotted in Huxley and Most of Iowa Under Twister Watch

A video captures wild wind blow through Ankeny. A tornado has been confirmed. Extensive tree damage is likely, and flying debris deadly to people and animals.

Best of Ankeny Craigslist: Bicycle Beats Fathering Kids, Break Dancing in a Pancake House

Also, Patch offers advice to the lovelorn on how to stop wallowing in it. Please. You're making Patch want to poke her eye out with a stick.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Burglary and Theft

Incidents and calls for service reported to Ankeny Police from April 22 to April 28.

Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.

Ankeny Mayor Launches Inaugural Bike Ride on High Trestle Trail

The Ankeny Mayor Gary Lorenz has prepared two bicycle rides for the launch of his inaugural ride Saturday.

It's National Hamburger Month - How Will You Celebrate the Burger?

May is designated as National Hamburger Month. Ankeny has quite a few choices to go out for a burger, and making your own is a perfectly acceptable way to honor the American delicacy.

'American Pickers' Star to Visit Ankeny Thursday

Mike Wolfe, the star of the History Channel show, will be in town May 16.

Class of 2013: When is Ankeny High School's Commencement?

Everything you need to know to attend Sunday's ceremony for Ankeny High School graduates.

What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Ankeny?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

Police Blotter: OWIs and Public Intoxication

Ankeny Police Blotter April 29 to May 5.

Branstad Present at AMP it Up Rally for new Market and Pavilion

AMP it Up begins one hour after bicycle safety and rodeo program.

Prairie Trail Students Package Close to 14,000 Meals for Local Non-Profit

Meals from the Heartland led Ankeny Prairie Trail Elementary students, staff, and more than thirty parent and community volunteers, in a three-hour event packaging nutritious meals.

Ankeny, Metro Police Departments Collecting Unwanted Guns

“Take-back” events respond to a spate of crime involving firearms.

UPDATED: Iowa Lottery Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $360 Million

Ankeny residents have a tendency to pick winning numbers, so you better get your ticket before Wednesday night's drawing.