🌱 Patch AM: How an Ankeny tragedy is reshaping local domestic violence safety advice

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In today's newsletter:

• How an Ankeny tragedy is reshaping local domestic violence safety advice

Also on today's calendar: Mystery Book Club and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mainly cloudy; breezy, colder, with a high of 35 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 35, low: 27.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Trust yourself': Advocate offers tools to help domestic violence victims find safety (kcci.com) — An ongoing homicide investigation in Ankeny, where a woman was found fatally stabbed and a man has been charged, is prompting renewed focus on domestic violence warning signs and safety planning. A domestic violence educator and survivor shares practical tools, including screening questions and safe ways to support victims, while urging anyone in Ankeny who feels something is wrong in a relationship to trust their instincts and seek confidential help.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ankeny

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Restore and Rebalance Sound Bath
  214 SW Walnut St, Ankeny
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 14

• Mystery Book Club
  Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
  1:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Drop-In Pickleball
  Albaugh Family Senior Community Center , 150 NW Ash Dr , Ankeny
  12:00 pm

Tuesday January 20

• January's Membership Meeting
  Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
  11:30 am

Wednesday January 21

• Zoning Board of Adjustment
  Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Smells Like Nirvana - A Tribute to Nirvana
  Wooly's , 504 E Locust St , Des Moines
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k)
  Altoona Aquatics Park , 1200 Venbury Dr , Altoona
  9:00 am
• Red Riding Hood
  Des Moines Community Playhouse , 831 42nd St , Des Moines
  1:00 pm
• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden — Weary Ramblers
  909 Robert D. Ray Dr , Des Moines
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Shimmie Shake
  Altoona Public Library , 700 8th St SW , Altoona
  10:00 am
• Planning & Zoning Meeting
  Johnston, IA Calendar , 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410 , Johnston
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Library Board Meeting
  Johnston Public Library , 6700 Merle Hay Road , Johnston
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Bunny was LOST on January 7, 2026 in Ankeny, IA 50021 near By unity point urgent care -Ankeny Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor Sienna Falls)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ankeny. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Johnston

• ICGA Releases Top State & Federal Policy Priorities for 2026 (morningagclips.com)
• Iowa PBS presents the 2026 Iowa State Dance Team Championships (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
• Boys basketball notebook: Move to the Upper Iowa Conference working out just fine for Waukon (thegazette.com)

Polk City

• New owners take over Big Red Food Truck with plans to revamp the menu (desmoinesregister.com)
• Can Iowa defendants be charged for dismissed cases? No, court rules (desmoinesregister.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

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