A New City Leader?: Today in Ankeny

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Tuesday, we'll bring you some of the day's events, stories you may have missed, or other interesting tidbits to keep you informed about your community, as well as the surrounding area.

Events You Don't Want to Miss

Meet the City Manager Candidates

7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Pinnacle Club. Men vying for the vacant city manager position will meet with the public starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Happiness Is the Iowa State Fair Parade: Thousands of families will line Grand Avenue in Des Moines between Penn Avenue and 15th Street to watch the annual parade. It starts at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will be broadcast on Fox 17 and Iowa Public Television.

Iowa State Fair: Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair, which opens Thursday, Aug. 8, and runs through Aug. 18. There are hundreds of free activities, from old-time fiddler demonstrations to contest in cow-chip throwing and husband-calling, plus the Bill Riley Talent Search, daily horse shows, food on a stick and more. You can find a list of 100 State Fair freebies to try online.

Did we miss something? Add it to our events calendar.

Tuesday Aug 5 in Ankeny Weather

Temperatures on this day have ranged from 53 to 101 degrees, but the average temperature for this time of year is about what's forecast: 76 degrees. From Wunderground.

Headlines You May Have Missed

The elderly couple saved from a car that stalled on the tracks spoke about the rescue and called the men that saved them heroes.

Punta Gorda, anyone? Allegiant air just added a new destination.

'They're Stealing Jobs' Protests at Immigration Forum

A recent Dream Immigration forum drew supporters and protesters to Ames.

Gas Prices

Gas prices at Hy Vee Gas Station on North Ankeny Boulevard were $3.51 a gallon and just $3.48 a gallon at Casey's in Altoona.