About Ankeny

Vision

Ankeny is a multigenerational hometown with an independent community spirit. Residents enjoy a safe community, an active lifestyle, thriving businesses and easy connectivity to the region. 

Mission

The mission of the City of Ankeny is to provide customer focused, high quality services and sound fiscal management. By advocating for and engaging our community, we enhance quality of life and protect the community's interests. 

Rankings

The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026- Ankeny ranks 18^th 

Best Small Cities to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026 - Ankeny ranks 11th

Best Places to Live in Iowa in 2025-2026 - Ankeny ranks 1st

Best Small Cities in America - Ankeny ranks in 1 in Iowa, 94^th percentile in United States

The 10 best cities to move to in the Midwest - Ankeny ranks 9^th

Hottest family-friendly cities people are moving to in 2024: Safe, affordable, good schools  - Ankeny ranks 5^th

Most Livable Small Cities – 2024 Study - Ankeny ranks 14^th

13 Best Family-Friendly Cities With Homes Under $400K - Ankeny ranks 5^th

21 Most Livable Midwest Cities for Middle-Class Families - Ankeny ranks 6^th

Holidays observed

City offices, the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center and the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library are closed in observance of the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Easter Sunday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day