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🌱 Patch AM: How an Ankeny tragedy is reshaping local domestic violence safety advice
Also, don't miss Restore and Rebalance Sound Bath on the Ankeny Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Ankeny? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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.
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: 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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📸 Around Ankeny
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ankeny
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★ Featured events ★
- Restore and Rebalance Sound Bath
214 SW Walnut St, Ankeny
1:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Mystery Book Club
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
1:00 pm - Drop-In Pickleball
Albaugh Family Senior Community Center , 150 NW Ash Dr , Ankeny
12:00 pm - January's Membership Meeting
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
11:30 am - Zoning Board of Adjustment
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library , 1250 SW District Dr , Ankeny
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Friday January 16
Tuesday January 20
Wednesday January 21
📣 Ankeny Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Smells Like Nirvana - A Tribute to Nirvana
Wooly's , 504 E Locust St , Des Moines
7:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Library Board Meeting
Johnston Public Library , 6700 Merle Hay Road , Johnston
5:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Thursday January 15
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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.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in Ankeny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ankeny here.
🗞 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)
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