Ankeny Road Closed for a Week

Expect lane closures for road repairs.

Tour Ankeny Police Department Tuesday

Ankeny Police celebrate police week with guided tours of department.

Get Rid of Your Junk at This Weekend's Ankeny Cleanup Days

The event will be held May 18-19 and will have two locations set up for residents needing to get rid of items.

This Week in Ankeny Weather: Time to Put Away Those Jackets Yet?

You better believe it. This week's central Iowa forecast is (finally) calling for some weather that seems much better suited for May.

Six Job Openings In and Around Ankeny, Central Iowa

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Ankeny, Ames and Des Moines for the week of May 12.

Patients Save Thousands by Getting MRIs, Colonoscopies and Other Procedures in Polk County

The cost of colonoscopies, MRIs, CT scans and mammograms can shift a lot from place to place.

Metro Developer Gary Kirke Still Seeks Central Iowa Casino

The West Des Moines businessman says central Iowa can support a second casino in addition to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Ankeny residents said no to plans last fall.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Burglary, Car Vandalism and Possums in a Tree

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

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Killing Two Ankeny Children

On Friday morning, Polk County authorities deemed Kevin Dalasta incompetent to stand trial. Dalasta was charged with killing Claire and Carson DeJoode and injuring their mother, Heather, after a 2010 car crash.

Three Officers Added to Iowa Peace Officer Memorial before National Police Week

Officers who lost their lives while on duty were honored in a service Friday just before the start of National Police Officer Week.

Best of Ankeny Craigslist: Vampire Seeking Same, Politics Simplified

Also, free stuff galore, and if you can’t give it away, how about smashing it to smithereens?

LANDON: As Legislative Session Comes to an End, Many Key Issues Have Not Been Resolved

News from Iowa House District 37 Rep. John Landon, Ankeny.

'Jethro Bodine' Calls Jethro's BBQ Iowa Owner

The actor who played Jethro in "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV series recently contacted the owner of the barbecue joints located in West Des Moines/Waukee, Ankeny and Des Moines.

Ankeny Jaycees Hands Out Governor's Award and More

Rob Houk, Anthony Gervais and John Barber receive accolades.

Hear Ankeny Centennial High School's New Fight Song

Ankeny School District announces new song for new high school.

Secure On-Line Banking and Investments

Safe on-line banking and investment management involves understanding and actively using "two-factor authentication".

Learn How You Can Explore China This Fall!

The Ankeny Chamber is going to China, join us!

What is Meditation, Really?

Certified Meditation Teacher and Life Coach, Jules Green, M.A., A.C.C., discusses some of the common misconceptions about meditation.

Is Tea Healthier Than Coffee?

If you aren't a tea or coffee lover before reading this article, you may be convinced to give it another shot! Here's look at the major health benefits to your morning brews!

Scandalpalooza - Why It Matters

If you support big government, you've had a rough week. Here's why the scandals matter.

Do you realize how many rights you have already lost?

Just how many freedoms and rights have you already lost?

"Dear Graduates," (3 Decisions That Shape Your Life)

"Dear Graduates..." Certified Life Coach and Meditation Teacher, Jules Green, shares some common sense life wisdom on the three decisions that shape your life.

Inside the Teenage Brain

Studies have shown that experiences early in life have a profound effect on the development of the teenage brain.

The Future of Internet TV

Will the future of television will be driven by the Internet? The 50 year battle over the entertainment that you enjoy in your home continues...

Ankeny Patch welcomes its newest advertiser, Oreck Floor Care Center

Ankeny Patch welcomes Oreck!

Gun homicides have dropped 39% over the last 20 years

With gun crime dropping by 39% over the past 20 years, why is the government pushing gun control?

What is Keeping Women from the Weight Room?

What is keeping women from the weight room?

Dieting in the U.S.—A Statistical Snapshot of What Works and What Doesn’t (Blog)

Do diets actually work? Which ones work best? Read here to find out.

Ankeny resident to deliver keynote address at college graduation

Linda Fullmer of Ankeny will deliver the keynote address at the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences graduation celebration at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10 at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames.

Help Bring Public Art to Ankeny

Art For Ankeny is hosting a kickoff event on Thursday, May 9 to announce their intention to bring an original piece of public art to the Ankeny Market & Pavilion.

Shopping For a New Home? Consider FTTH

A fiber connection to your home can add around $5,000 in value when you are connected to this advanced technology. Read why.

Auto Accident Folklore—Being Thrown Clear and Bracing for Impact

Seatbelt or no seatbelt? Brace for impact or relax your body? Straight facts about enduring an auto-accident.

Ankeny Patch welcomes its newest advertiser, Advanced Family Dentistry!

Advanced Family Dentristy joins Patch

Do you trust the government to solve our economic problems?

Many people think that the government is the only institution which can solve our economic problems. Do you believe that?

The Horrific Mass Murderer in Philly

If you didn't know there was a trial currently happening in Philadelphia for one of the worst mass murderers in the history of the US, you're not alone.

Which person in this story is more racist?

Which of these people is more racist?

How Often Does Private Insurance Cover Chiropractic? How Do I Find Out If Mine Does?

How do you feel about your insurance coverage for chiropractic care?

Do we have natural rights?

There's been a lot of talk recently, both locally and nationally, about what rights people have. Can the government just take away rights? Do we have natural rights?

Spring Cleaning Health Tips

Spring Cleaning- Cheaper & Safer route!

Top 10 Stretches for All-Around Flexibility

Want to increase and maintain your flexibility? Read here to find out which stretches will do the trick.