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🌱 Patch AM: How an Ankeny contractor’s unfinished jobs led to prison time
Coming up on the Ankeny Patch calendar: Dungeons & Dragons
Good morning to you Ankeny! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How an Ankeny contractor’s unfinished jobs led to prison time
- Which Ankeny quarterback just landed NAIA All-America honors?
Also on today's calendar: Des Moines, IA.
Find out what's happening in Ankenyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Ankenyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 42, low: 30.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ankeny contractor sentenced for false bankruptcy statements (who13.com) — An Ankeny-based contractor has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to misleading customers and making false statements in a federal bankruptcy case. Prosecutors say he took deposits for home improvement work, failed to finish jobs, and then lied about his finances during bankruptcy proceedings. Authorities also noted he has prior convictions for similar conduct in Iowa. 
• Morningside QB Zack Chevalier and WR Drew Sellon are repeat 1st team picks for NAIA All-America team (timesunion.com) — Ankeny football fans will spot hometown quarterback Jackson Waring earning second-team NAIA All-America honors for his play at Grand View University. The broader list highlights standout small-college players nationwide, including several from Iowa programs, underscoring the state’s strong presence in NAIA football this season.
📸 Around Ankeny
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ankeny
★ Featured events ★
- Dungeons & Dragons
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · Ankeny, IA, Ankeny
2:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Des Moines, IA
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library · Ankeny , IA , Ankeny
6:00 pm - Career & College Planning - Ankeny
Ankeny High School · Ankeny , IA , Ankeny
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
📣 Ankeny Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Festival of Trees + Lights
Edencrest at The Tuscany , 1600 8th St SE , Altoona
9:00 am - K² Marketplace Magic
Outlets of Des Moines , 801 Bass Pro Dr NW , Altoona
10:00 am - Outlets of Des Moines Hosts Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s Annual Tree of Life Donation Event
Outlets of Des Moines , 801 Bass Pro Dr NW , Altoona
10:00 am - Craft Holiday Market
Brightside Aleworks , 480 Center Pl d , Altoona
11:00 am - Santa at the Grove | Des Moines
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom , 555 17th St , Des Moines
1:00 pm - Puzzle Competish
Altoona Public Library , 700 8th St SW , Altoona
1:00 pm - Punk Rock Saves CHRISTMAS 2025 - Des Moines,IA
Lefty's Live Music , 2307 University Ave , Des Moines
4:00 pm - Back Roads Lounge
Back Roads Lounge , 8460 Birchwood Ct Suite 900 , Johnston
7:00 pm - A Nella Thomas Christmas
xBk Live · Des Moines , IA , Saylorville
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I saw an opossum on my deck this morning, eating nuts I leave out for squirrels.
I was concerned, so I read about it. Apparently it isn't unusual for possums to eat during the day, even though they are usually nocturnal. Most… (Nextdoor NE 16th-17th)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Ankeny. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johnston
- ARL rescues more than 30 cats from central Iowa home (who13.com)
- West Des Moines Valley boys soccer coach earns national coach of the year award (kcci.com)
- Countdown to $1.5 billion Powerball drawing tomorrow night (publicgaming.com)
Polk City
- Paramedic fired over online comments about Charlie Kirk sues Polk City (kcrg.com)
Ok Ankeny! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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