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In today's newsletter:

  • What federal investigators uncovered about this Ankeny contractor’s bankruptcy fraud
  • How will Ankeny Centennial stack up at the Don Miller Invite?
  • How a Fort Madison transit program could send riders all the way to Ankeny

Also on today's calendar: Des Moines, IA.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 53, low: 33.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ankeny Man Sentenced to Three Years' Imprisonment for Bankruptcy Fraud (kjan.com) — An Ankeny resident and former owner of Ankeny-based Legacy Siding and Windows has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for lying in a bankruptcy case after taking large deposits from customers and not finishing the work. Federal officials say he misused hundreds of thousands of dollars, accumulated nearly $1 million in debt, and then concealed income, assets, and other details during bankruptcy.
   

• Dodgers ready to host Miller Invite (messengernews.net) — Ankeny wrestling fans may want to watch how Ankeny Centennial fares at today’s Don Miller Invitational in Fort Dodge, where coaches say the Jaguars bring “some solid kids” into a strong multi-team field. The day-long tournament, featuring several ranked Fort Dodge wrestlers and other top programs, starts at 9:30 a.m. with finals expected around 2 p.m.
   

• Housing Authority talks 2025 highlights during final meeting of the year (mississippivalleypublishing.com) — Residents in Fort Madison’s Hillview housing complex may soon be able to use SEIBUS transportation to reach services anywhere in Iowa, including medical appointments in Ankeny, once a new agreement is finalized. The Fort Madison Housing Authority also soft-launched a new website and is planning security upgrades, while praising outgoing board member and mayor‑elect Melinda Blind for her service.
   

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  • Thanks to the many suggestions on seeking a different AC/Furnace service.
    Word of mouth is the best referral...I will pursue several and explore my options...how kind you all are !!!! (Nextdoor Country Crossings)
  • Someone received and signed for a package that said it was delivered to my house.
    If you have my package PLEASE contact me so I can come and get it. I overnighted it for a reason. Thank you (Nextdoor Trilein)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Ankeny. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Johnston

  • Girls basketball: Red Knights keep it going in 5-0 start; Park wins 3-of-4 (hometownsource.com)
  • Two Iowa soldiers wounded in Syria return home (cbs2iowa.com)
  • Countdown to $1.5 billion Powerball drawing tomorrow night (publicgaming.com)

Polk City

  • Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO (fox13news.com)
  • Waukee Northwest basketball fends off late Southeast Polk comeback (desmoinesregister.com)

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