Heavy rains leave Ankeny farmers facing crop losses
Central Iowa farmers are reporting significant crop damage after heavy storms brought over 18 inches of rain, flooding fields and destroying corn and soybeans.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Granny Basketball keeps six-on-six tradition alive and celebrates women playing as they age
The Granny Basketball National Tournament is in Ankeny this weekend. Iowa is the birthplace of the sport, which celebrates six-on-six history and gives a spa...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
US Senate candidate Josh Turek stops in Ankeny during Team Iowa Tour
U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek talked with farmers about their concerns in the industry.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Former Ankeny Christian Academy band teacher avoids prison sentence in student assault case
Michael Scott Burrows received probation and no prison time after an Alford plea to assault causing mental illness, avoiding the sex offender registry.
May 16, 2026Open source
Iowa wrestling community rallies after 15-year-old breaks neck
At University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a CT scan revealed Ankeny wrestler Layne Hearne had fractured and dislocated his C6 and C7 vertebrae — which w...
May 12, 2026Open source
DMACC receives federal money for new Ankeny trades and industry facility
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn announced Monday at DMACC that the community college will receive $2 million in federal funding for its facility project.
May 11, 2026Open source
Wrestlers rally around Ankeny teen that broke neck at weekend meet
After suffering a devastating neck injury at a wrestling event, Ankeny sophomore Layne Hearne says he’s determined to recover — backed by support from ac...
May 8, 2026Open source
Ankeny police still searching for teenage boy reported missing in early April
PLEASE SHARE: The Ankeny Police Department is still searching for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen on April 8.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Iowa man with Parkinson’s takes on 100,000-step challenge
A 74-year-old Iowa man with Parkinson’s disease is taking on a 100,000-step challenge at the Outlets of Des Moines in an effort to reach a personal milesto...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Christian Royston's legacy lives on through Iowa State Daily fundraiser and podcast studio
"He became this whole new person." Christian Royston found his passion in journalism before his life was cut short. Now, his family is helping future student...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State reshaped Ames and the Cyclones, supporters say
From modernized athletic facilities to a changed department culture, supporters say Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State runs deep.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Iowa weather: Rain showers follow more pleasant temps
The cool air is settling in with a few rain chances. When we can expect showers before the heat returns this weekend in your Storm Team 8 forecast.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Phillies unveil Field of Dreams retro jerseys "fit for baseball heaven" The Phillies will be throwing it ba...
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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CASCADE, Iowa — Easton Felderman has been around Rickardsville semi-pro baseball long enough to understand the significance of Sunday afternoon.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
ISU student who posted girls' images online for predators gets 15 years
A former Iowa State University student will spend 15 years in prison after admitting to creating AI-generated child pornography and inciting people to stalk...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa judge drops suit to withhold records, video of her OWI arrest
An Iowa district judge is dropping her attempt to keep private the records of her 2025 arrest for drunk driving.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Big-name guests at political rallies
Big-name headliners rallied the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice Celebration and the conservative Family Leadership Summit.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Board of Pharmacy sanctions licensees for criminal convictions, dispensing errors
A former eastern Iowa pharmacist has been sanctioned by state regulators for a 2022 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Turning to AI for catching fish
Discover the secret to catching smallmouth bass in Eastern Iowa’s shallow, rock-bottomed rivers with insights from AI that highlight stealthy wading and dr...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Video: Class 3A and Class 4A State Baseball Preview
The Gazette sports writer gives a preview of the Iowa High School State Baseball Tournament at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium July 20-24.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Officials navigate end of Johnson County Community IDs
Johnson County officials and advocacy groups are trying to navigate how to help residents who used the county-issued identification cards after a new Iowa la...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Water main break in Lone Tree
LONE TREE, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Lone Tree has announced a water main has broken.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Candidate: U.S. Senate can’t go home until new Farm Bill
Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek has called on Congress to pass a federal Farm Bill before adjourning for the year.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Iowa climatologist: El Nino could cause warmest year ever
With potential for a “very strong” El Nino event later this year, the planet could experience the warmest year on record, Iowa State Climatologist Justin...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Today in History: July 19, plane crashes during emergency landing, kills 111
111 people were killed when United Airlines Flight 232, a DC-10 that sustained a tail engine failure and the loss of hydraulic systems, crashed while making...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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PEOSTA, Iowa — Jakob Kirman certainly set the tone Saturday night in the 40th annual Telegraph Herald Semi-pro All-Star Game.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Family, friends of Dyersville teen who died in personal watercraft crash remember 'beautiful girl'
DYERSVILLE, Iowa — In February, Maya Cano wrote herself a motivational message in a notebook.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Ankeny is in Polk County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
ZIP Codes
50021, 50023
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Christian Royston's legacy lives on through Iowa State Daily fundraiser and podcast studio
"He became this whole new person." Christian Royston found his passion in journalism before his life was cut short. Now, his family is helping future student...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Heavy rains leave Ankeny farmers facing crop losses
Central Iowa farmers are reporting significant crop damage after heavy storms brought over 18 inches of rain, flooding fields and destroying corn and soybeans.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State reshaped Ames and the Cyclones, supporters say
From modernized athletic facilities to a changed department culture, supporters say Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State runs deep.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Phillies unveil Field of Dreams retro jerseys "fit for baseball heaven" The Phillies will be throwing it ba...
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Local Sports
CASCADE, Iowa — Easton Felderman has been around Rickardsville semi-pro baseball long enough to understand the significance of Sunday afternoon.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
ISU student who posted girls' images online for predators gets 15 years
A former Iowa State University student will spend 15 years in prison after admitting to creating AI-generated child pornography and inciting people to stalk...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa judge drops suit to withhold records, video of her OWI arrest
An Iowa district judge is dropping her attempt to keep private the records of her 2025 arrest for drunk driving.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Big-name guests at political rallies
Big-name headliners rallied the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice Celebration and the conservative Family Leadership Summit.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Board of Pharmacy sanctions licensees for criminal convictions, dispensing errors
A former eastern Iowa pharmacist has been sanctioned by state regulators for a 2022 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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