Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa’s next governor, flipping the seat
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks during a union rally, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Ankeny, Iowa.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Ankeny, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Polk. Associated ZIP codes: 50021, 50023.
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Friday Night Hype: Highlights, scores and more from Week 4 of Iowa high school football
KCCI crews will fan out across central Iowa to cover some of the biggest games this week, including our game of the week (Ankeny Centennial vs. Ankeny) and W...
Sep 18, 2026Open source
Mom calling contest delights crowd at Iowa State Fair
An 8-year-old from Ankeny won first place in the mom calling contest at Pioneer Hall, earning a blue ribbon and $5.
Aug 22, 2026Open source
Iowa toddler recognized as world’s most premature baby celebrates second birthday
An Ankeny toddler born at 21 weeks and weighing just 10 ounces recently celebrated his second birthday as a happy and healthy toddler.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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
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
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
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
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Yost Earns GPAC Honor
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan’s Emma Yost was named the Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s basketball Offensive Player of the Week, announce...
Nov 12, 2026Open source
Lincoln men's basketball rolls to 108-70 win against Maharishi International
The Lincoln Blue Tigers didn’t show any rust on the defensive end Tuesday night as they ran away with a 108-70 win against the Maharishi International (Iow...
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ben Hammond scored 32 points, and Jaylen Curry added 25 as Virginia Tech beat Iowa 93-88 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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Ankeny is in Polk County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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50021, 50023
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Yost Earns GPAC Honor
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan’s Emma Yost was named the Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s basketball Offensive Player of the Week, announce...
Nov 12, 2026Open source
Lincoln men's basketball rolls to 108-70 win against Maharishi International
The Lincoln Blue Tigers didn’t show any rust on the defensive end Tuesday night as they ran away with a 108-70 win against the Maharishi International (Iow...
Nov 11, 2026Open source
Other Sports
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ben Hammond scored 32 points, and Jaylen Curry added 25 as Virginia Tech beat Iowa 93-88 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Nov 11, 2026Open source
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41.7275500, -93.6021750
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6:40 PM America/Chicago
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Polk County
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