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Ankeny schools add sergeant to oversee resource officer program
The Ankeny School District is adding a sergeant to supervise school resource officers and enhance safety measures across its schools.
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.
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.
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 space for older women to compete.
Ankeny lawn care business reacts to outpour of support after flood, fire When fire and flood devastated Nol...
Ankeny lawn care business reacts to outpour of support after flood, fire When fire and flood devastated Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, the Ankeny community rallied, offering support and resources to hel...
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.
Ankeny lawn business burned for nearly 13 hours as fire response was prevented by flooding
Ankeny lawn business burned for nearly 13 hours as fire response was prevented by flooding
Ankeny resumes full splash pad hours; other metro cities stay with reduced schedule
Splash pads at four Ankeny locations resumed regular hours Friday morning amid an ongoing lawn watering ban.
'I've never had more compliments': Ankeny Hy-Vee pharmacist honored for standout service
Ankeny Hy-Vee pharmacist Dustin Villhauer was honored as one of just 14 employees to win Hy-Vee’s Legendary Customer Service Award.
Ankeny family completes late father’s goal of 365 days of catch after he died mid-challenge
Ankeny family honors their late father by finishing his goal of playing catch for 365 days, a testament to his resilience during his experience with cancer.
Ankeny to begin Hawkeye Park tennis court reconstruction next week
The current tennis courts at Hawkeye Park will be replaced with six new tennis courts.
Ankeny man accused of sexually abusing a child for years
Joshua Coyle, 44, of Ankeny, faces six counts of second-degree sexual abuse for alleged crimes spanning 2016 to 2022.
Ankeny teacher gives students personalized gifts in her final goodbye
Kim Rohlf a second grade teacher at Westwood Elementary School, goes into retirement but makes a home-made gift for her students.
Ankeny police: No charges in crash that injured 16 children in school pickup line
No charges will be filed after a driver crashed into an Ankeny school pickup line, injuring 16 students. Police say the 76-year-old driver accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake.
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.
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 when broken can cause quadriplegia.
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.
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 across the Iowa wrestling community.
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.