🌱 Patch AM: Why Ankeny chose its interim leader as permanent city manager

Happening soon: Pages for Early Ages Storytime @ the library on the Ankeny Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Would your smoke alarms save you like this Ankeny homeowner’s did?

Coming up on the Ankeny Patch calendar: Drop-In Pickleball

🌱 Patch AM: What role is Ankeny’s Zach Nunn playing in your health costs?

You won’t want to miss Zoning Board of Adjustment on the Ankeny Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Zoning Board of Adjustment and 10 more events

Coming up on the Ankeny Patch calendar: Profit Academy - Get Ready for 2026!

🌱 Patch AM: How Ankeny’s girls wrestlers fared on a huge statewide stage

You won’t want to miss Ankeny Bake Off Winter Wonderland on the Ankeny Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Walmart’s second Ankeny store won’t be in your backyard

You won’t want to miss ARL Pug-ly Sweater Bar Crawl on the Ankeny Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How one Prairie Ridge 7th-grader is welcoming Ankeny’s newest teachers

Also check out AYP HOLIDAY PARTY on the Ankeny Patch calendar

Viking Foundation 2025 Grants Announced

Seven Polk County nonprofits receive grants from Viking Foundation of Lincoln

Viking Foundation's grant proposal deadline approaches

Nonprofits need to submit by October 1

Taking a Stand on National Bunion Day™

How Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa is using the 2nd annual celebration to build awareness of bunions

Wellform MD is First in Iowa to Offer Technology to Treat Depression

Complimentary Launch Party April 24 to Showcase New Procedure

Viking Foundation Gives Yearend Grants

Seven local nonprofit organizations receive funds totaling $30,000!

Ankeny Teacher Brings Students 'The Sunshine & Advocacy' They Deserve

" Miss Donovan has excellent communication skills that are used daily with parent communication, teachers, and the AEA staff."

Viking Foundation proposal submissions due soon!

Polk County nonprofits can submit grant proposals through Oct. 1

Celebrate Moms Everyday, Every Way and with Spavia Day Spa in Ankeny

Spavia Ankeny Celebrates Women’s Wellness with $1,000 Mother’s Day Gift Basket, Charitable Events and Self-Care Giveaways

Recognizing the First U.S. Annual National Bunion Day on April 16

Building awareness of a debilitating bone deformity that impacts millions

Six local organizations receive grants

Viking Foundation announces 2023 nonprofit grant recipients

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Ankeny

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Viking Foundation grant proposals due soon

Oct. 1 deadline for Polk County nonprofits

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping Services In Ankeny?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire An Ankeny Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Ankeny Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

Area Nonprofits Receive 6 Grants

Viking Foundation Announces 2022 Polk County Awards

Viking Foundation grant proposals due soon!

Know a local nonprofit in need of funds to help kids? The Viking Foundation may be an answer.

Protecting Free Speech!

Des Moines Residents Reflect on the Impact of A 2002 Historic Supreme Court Ruling as 20th Anniversary Nears

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Ankeny

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Ankeny.

Providing Support for Bunion Patients in Ankeny

Correcting a common bone deformity by addressing its root cause

Jehovah's Witnesses are back to Meeting In-Person

All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide resumed holding in-person meetings during April.

City Of Ankeny: Otter Creek Golf Course Opens For The Season March 23

Otter Creek Golf Course will open for the 2022 golf season Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 9 a.m. Reservations for tee times will be accept ...

City Of Ankeny: UPDATE: LOCATED SAFE Ankeny Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Boy

**UPDATE** Kyler Vander Ploeg was located safe in Ankeny this afternoon. The Ankeny Police Department would like to thank the public for ...

City Of Ankeny: West First Street Closing For Sanitary Sewer Repair Starting March 11

See the latest announcement from the City of Ankeny.

City Of Ankeny: City Of Ankeny To Hold Special City Election

See the latest announcement from the City of Ankeny.

City Of Ankeny: Multiple Arrests Made In Case Involving Shots Fired At Ankeny Officers

On March 1, after an extensive investigation, the Ankeny Police Department charged five juveniles with multiple crimes in regard to the ...

City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Fire Department Responds To Apartment Fire

The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 109 NW College Avenue in Ankeny at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2 ...

City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Police Arrest Man On Multiple Charges

On Sunday, Feb. 20 at roughly 10:40 p.m., Ankeny Police were dispatched to Casey's at 1602 W. 1

Ankeny Community School District: It's National School Counseling Week

Today kicks off National School Counseling Week and our district would like to thank our counselors.

City Of Ankeny: Local Man Charged After Fired Bullet Enters Apartment

On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at roughly 3:30 p.m., an Ankeny Police officer was sent to 1343 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy #103 on a report a window ...

City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Police Investigating Shots Fired In Residential Neighborhood

On Wednesday, Feb. 2 at roughly 10:08 p.m., Ankeny Police officers were dispatched to the 800 blk of NW Westwood St. on reports of a dri ...

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Ankeny Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Polk County and across IA.

City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Police Investigate Reported Shooting Near IHOP On Sunday Morning

On Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at approximately 11:05 a.m., Ankeny Police officers were called to IHOP, 2402 SE Delaware Ave., in reference to ...