Dog Paddle at Prairie Ridge: Today in Ankeny

Let Patch help you get a jumpstart on your day, Ankeny. 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.

Events You Don't Want to Miss

Ankeny Area Democrats meeting

7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Ankeny Democrats will meet at Wig Pen & Pizza, 2005 S. Ankeny Blvd. Rob Denson, President of DMACC, will provide a guest program.

Pooch Paddle Dog Swim

6 p.m. Tuesday, take your dog to the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center for $5 per dog. People are allowed to accompany their pooches in the water if necessary.

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Tuesday Aug. 20 in Ankeny Weather

Record temperatures on this day have been set at a low of 40 and a high of degrees. The average temperature is about 74 degrees according to Wunderground.

Headlines You May Have Missed

ACHS Ready For First Full Week, Fresh Start: On the first days of ACHS, the newest high school in Iowa.

Some Pet Food Brands Recalled Due to Salmonella Threat : If you buy Iams pet food you might want to read this.

Gas Prices

The lowest gas prices were $3.52 at Ankeny Hy Vee and Kum & Go. Gas was a penny cheaper per gallon in nearby Bondurant, according to autos.aol.com.