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City of Ankeny Invites Public to Northwestern Trailhead Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The City of Ankeny invites the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Northwestern Trailhead, a new addition to the High Trestle Trail in Ankeny. Join us on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the opening of this new community amenity loca...

Ankeny Police seek assistance in locating a missing endangered female

The Ankeny Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing endangered female.  Robbin McClain (34) was last seen at roughly 3 p.m. in the 3200 block of SE Grant when she left her residence on foot.  McClain is believed to b...

City of Ankeny Enhances Pedestrian Safety with New School Speed Zones and Rapid Flashing Beacons

The City of Ankeny is working to enhance pedestrian safety by adding two new 15-mph school speed zones with trained adult crossing guards beginning Aug. 23 to serve Heritage Elementary School and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School. They are located o...

Week of Aug. 21 Back-to-School Traffic Unit PSA

Ankeny Fire Department Responds to Large Fire in Storage Facility

Yesterday at approximately 9:34 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to the Storage Mart, 205 SE Delaware Avenue, for a large fire. Initial reports from an adjacent property indicated they could see something on fire and could hear explosions. Th...

Ankeny Aquatic Centers end of the season schedules

The City of Ankeny announced the August operational schedules for Cascade Falls and Prairie Ridge aquatic centers today. 

Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive

• Open daily through Aug. 13
• Noon – 6 p.m.

Splash Park only

• Ope...

City of Ankeny Receives National Award for Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has presented the Finance Department at the City of Ankeny with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Fi...

RAGBRAI Traffic Unit PSA

City of Ankeny announces RAGBRAI route through Ankeny

The City of Ankeny is excited to welcome RAGBRAI participants to our community on July 26, 2023. Ankeny will serve as a meet up town as bicyclists and their support teams ride from Ames to Des Moines on Day 4 of RAGBRAI.

The official route will begin on th...

City of Ankeny passes new ordinance allowing UTVs on city streets

Starting today, July 10, 2023, utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) are allowed to operate on Ankeny city streets. The new ordinance comes with specific requirements and exceptions designed to ensure the safety and compliance of UTV operation within the commun...

Ankeny Police seek assistance locating missing 13-year-old girl

The Ankeny Police Department is seeking the public&rsq...

Police Traffic Safety Awareness Project Friday, June 30

The Ankeny Police Department, in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, will conduct a traffic safety awareness project in the City of Ankeny Friday, June 30, 2023. Officers from mult...

Smoke Advisory: Fire Department Training Prescribed Fire in NW Ankeny

SW Oralabor Road and SW State Street Intersection Improvements Project begins Monday, June 5

Beginning Monday, June 5 the SW Oralabor Road and SW State Street Intersection Improvements and Oralabor Gateway Trail SW State Street Underpass projects will begin. This is a two-year project and work will be completed in several stages during the 2023 a...

Ankeny Fire Department Responds to House Fire After Lightning Strike

Today at approximately 7:12 AM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 1003 NE Williamsburg CT for a house fire following a lightning strike. Initial reports from the homeowner, were that a lightning strike had occurred about 10 minutes prior to fin...

SW State Street Reconstruction Project starts June 5, 2023

Starting Monday, June 5, 2023, the southbound lanes of SW State Street will be closed to all traffic from just south of West First Street to SW Ordnance Road to allow for the SW State Street Reconstruction Project. Motorists should utilize the detour rout...

City of Ankeny to Host Transportation Master Plan Open House

The City of Ankeny invites the public to an Open House to launch the 2023 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) project on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. The TMP Open House will be held at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library,1250 SW District Dr...

Northwest 18th Street closure to expand Thursday, June 1

The existing closure of NW 18^th Street will expand to the west to include the NW 18^th Street and NW Ash Drive intersection and to the east to N Ankeny Boulevard on Thursday, June 1, 2023. This will also close the NW 18^th Street and NW Briargate Drive inte...

Ankeny Fire Department Responds to Airplane Crash at Ankeny Regional Airport

Today at approximately 10:55 AM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 3700 SE Convenience Blvd at the Ankeny Regional Airport for an airplane crash.  Initial reports indicated that a small airplane started on fire shortly after landing. &...

Ankeny Fire Department responds to house fire

On Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 6:45 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 2718 NE Trilein Drive for a house fire. Initial reports called in by a neighbor, were that heavy fire and smoke were coming from the garage of this residence. The ...

Ankeny Aquatic Centers Open Saturday

Ankeny aquatic centers will open for Memorial Day weekend, May 27 -29. Hours for Cascade Falls are noon – 7 p.m. Prairie Ridge hours are noon – 6 p.m. Both aquatic centers will open daily for the 2023 summer season Thursday, June 1, at noon.

Cascade Falls ...

City of Ankeny offers free Yoga in the Park

The City of Ankeny is pleased to offer Yoga in the Park starting Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m. Bring a yoga mat and a friend to enjoy one hour of free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning May 27 through Sept. 2 at Wagner Park. 

Yoga in the Park is led...

Ankeny Fire Department Celebrates EMS Week with Community Events

In honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Ankeny Fire Department will be hosting the Ankeny Fire Department EMS Week Open House, and a Special Needs Open House. Both events will be held at the Ankeny Fire Department Headquarters,&...

Temporary SW Westview Drive Closure to begin May 18

SW Westview Drive will be closed south of the intersection with SW Magazine Road beginning Thursday, May 18. This closure is necessary for a storm sewer repair and will take approximately four weeks, weather depending. A detour will be in place utilizing ...

New Public Art Unveiled in Ankeny

The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce the installation of “Growing in all directions”, a new public artwork in a Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) bus shelter located on West First Street in Ankeny. The artwork, cre...

Celebrate Police Week at the Ankeny Police Department’s Community Picnic

The Ankeny Police Department cordially invites the public to join in the celebration of National Police Week by attending the 2023 Ankeny Police Week Community Picnic. This event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the Ankeny P...

Ankeny Spring Cleanup and Tree & Branch Recycling Events

The City of Ankeny is offering Spring Cleanup and Tree & Branch Recycling events for residents residing within the city limits during the months of May and June. The events include:

Ankeny Spring Cleanup DaysSaturday, May 20, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. S...

Ankeny Police Department Invites Cyclists of All Ages/Levels to Pedal Along

On Saturday, May 6, the Ankeny Police Department invites all cycling enthusiasts, regardless of their age or skill level, to join them for a fun-filled and informative morning of cycling. The event will commence at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion at 8 a....

NE 36th Street and NE Fourmile Drive Intersection Reconstruction Project Starts April

The City of Ankeny will close the intersection of NE 36^th Street and NE Fourmile Drive to through traffic on Monday, April 24, 2023. The closure is necessary to begin the final stage of the NE 36^th Street Reconstruction Project, I-35 to NE Fourmile Drive,...

Burn Ban for Polk County

Open burning is currently prohibited in the City of Ankeny and all of Polk County. Effective at noon today, April 14, 2023, until conditions dangerous to life or property no longer exist. 

Visit bit.ly/3KBLKtx for more informatio...

Get Involved with Earth Day in Ankeny - Volunteers needed for the Earth Day Watershed Cleanup

Ankeny residents are invited to give back to the community by volunteering at the Earth Day Watershed Cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 – 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean up the High Trestle Trail from the Ankeny Marke...

City of Ankeny Fire Hydrant Flushing

The annual City of Ankeny fire hydrant flushing will begin this week and continue throughout the spring and summer months.  2,500 hydrants will be flushed on the west side of the city this year. The Ankeny Fire Department will flush all fire hydr...

UPDATE - DRIVER IDENTIFIED IN WEEKEND CAR CRASH INTO HOME IN ANKENY

The Ankeny Police Department conducted a joint investigation with the Ankeny Fire Department into a single-vehicle accident that occurred on April 8 at 803 NW 32^nd St. in Ankeny. Through the investigation, it has been determined that the driver was the so...

Ankeny Fire Department Responds to House Fire

Today at approximately 4:25 PM, the Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to 9855 NE Frisk Drive after receiving a call indicating that a vehicle had started on fire in the driveway of the residence and the fire was quickly spreading to the house because ...

Driver Dies in Car Crash into Home, Personnel Work to Extract Vehicle from Unstable Structure

Early this morning at approximately 1:40 AM, the Ankeny Police and Fire departments were dispatched to 803 NW 32nd St. after receiving a call reporting a car had crashed into this home. Ankeny Police and Fire departments immediately responded to the scene...

Ankeny City Council Approves FY 2024 Budget

The Ankeny City Council approved its FY 2024 budget today. The approved budget maintains the city’s property tax levy rate at $9.90, the fourth-lowest rate in Polk County; just behind Sheldahl, Alleman and Mitchellville. The new budget will go i...

Otter Creek Golf Course opens for the season Friday, March 31, 2023

Otter Creek Golf Course will open for the 2023 golf season Friday, March 31 at 9 a.m. Online reservations for tee times are now available at www.ottercreekankeny.com or reserve your tee time by calling 515-965-6464. The pro shop is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p...

NE Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project starts March 27

Starting Monday, March 27, 2023, NE Delaware Avenue from NE 5th Street to NE 15th Street will be fully closed to all traffic to allow for the NE Delaware Avenue Reconstruction Project. The detour route for NE Delaware Avenue is East First Street / North A...

Northwest 18th Street closed beginning March 26, 2023

Northwest 18^th Street will be closed from east of NW Ash Drive to west of NW Briargate Drive beginning Sunday afternoon, March 26, weather permitting. The closure includes the intersection of NW 18^th Street and NW School Street/NW Wagner Boulevard. The in...

NOTICE OF CITY OF ANKENY PROPERTY PRESCRIBED BURNS

The City of Ankeny will be conducting prescribed burns periodically throughout Ankeny beginning March 22, 2023 through mid-May. Weather conditions and safety considerations will determine the exact date and time of the fires. 

Locations for prescr...

Additional Police Officers on Patrol St. Patrick's Day

The Ankeny Police Department will have extra officers on patrol on Friday, March 17, ready to stop and arrest drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Officers will be working the metro streets on St. Patrick’s Day as part of Central Io...

Ankeny Fire Responds to House Fire

The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a fire in a garage in the 3100 block of SE Honeysuckle Court at approximately 1 p.m. on March 12, 2023. Initial reports were that an explosion occurred and that people were injured. Fire and EMS crews arrived on sce...

Ankeny Fire Responds to Apartment Fire

The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building at approximately 10:31 a.m. on March 9, 2023. The incident occurred at 1514 NW 4th Street. Initial reports indicated a fire in one of the first-floor apartments and several people who...

Ankeny Mayor’s Youth Council Seeking Nominations for Youth of the Year and Youth Club of the Year

The Ankeny Mayor's Youth Council is seeking nominations for “Youth of the Year” and “Youth Club of the Year”. Nomination forms will be accepted through March 10 and can come from any person wishing to nomin...

Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy

The Ankeny City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 on March 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, located at 1250 SW District...

Ankeny Fire Department Responds to 2 House Fires

The Ankeny Fire Department responded to two house fires today. 

Crews were dispatched to the 3100 Block of SE Magnolia Drive at 12:09 p.m. for a house fire. When they arrived on the scene they found a fire in the kitchen and were able to extinguis...

City of Ankeny hires new fire chief

The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce Vance Swisher has been named the new fire chief. Swisher replaces James Clack who served as the Ankeny fire chief for the past eight years and retired in December. Swisher will begin work Feb. 20.

Swisher has 27 ye...

Week of Jan. 16 Traffic Unit Update

Ankeny Police Department introduces new Electronic Storage Device K9

K9 Sandy will assist the Ankeny Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in the fight against child exploitation, child pornography and human trafficking. Sandy is trained to detect a chemical called triphenylphosphine, commonly referred to as...

Ankeny Public Services Building Reopened to Public

JAN. 24, 2023 UPDATE: The Public Services Building has reopened to the public. 

12/30/22: The Public Services Building will remain closed to the public until further notice due to the extensive water damage from a sprinkler/water line break,. All ...

Ankeny sets new records in investment in 2022

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Ankeny Fire responds to residential fire

The Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of NW 9^th Street today, Dec. 26 at 11:10 a.m. for a residential structure fire.

Initial arriving companies found smoke coming from the rear of the residence and heavy fire inside the kitch...

Ankeny Police thanks public for assistance in locating missing elderly male - UPDATED

UPDATE: Dec. 27, 2022 - John Janssen has been located safely and reunited with his family.  The Ankeny PD would like to thank the public for their help with this matter. 

Dec. 26, 2022 - The Ankeny Police Department is seeking assistance ...

Phone Scam Alert – Officer Impersonation

Today multiple citizens have contacted the Ankeny Police Department to report they had received a phone call from Lieutenant Brian Huggins of the Ankeny Police Department who told them they had warrants out for their arrest for failure to appear and conte...

Snow ordinance declared for City of Ankeny Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.

The City of Ankeny has declared a snow ordinance effective Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 24 at noon.  

• No parking allowed on all public streets, alleys and on-street parking within the city when the snow ordinance is in effect....

Local man charged with attempted murder after overnight shooting at local bar

On Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at roughly 1:30 a.m. the Ankeny Police Department responded to the Yankee Clipper, 312 SW Maple Street, on a report of a person shooting a gun in the parking lot.  As officers arrived, the subject attempted to leave and ...

Ankeny Fire Department Offers Safety Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. The Ankeny Fire Department would like to offer some safety tips to help keep you safe in the kitchen this holiday season. 

Safety tips to prevent kitchen fires...

Thanksgiving holiday closures and delays

The City of Ankeny offices and facilities, including the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library and the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center, will be closed Nov. 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Recycling will not be collected Thursda...

Policymakers evaluating public transit funding

The Iowa DOT and the DART Alternative Funding Advisory Committee are collecting feedback through a short, 1-minute survey available here.

About the Committee

DART has been working with the Iowa Legislature for several years to seek alternative fund...

Ankeny Police taking unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 29

The Ankeny Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) want to help make homes safe by destroying all expired or unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back D...

Winterization schedule for Ankeny city parks

The City of Ankeny Park Maintenance team is in the process of preparing all of the parks and outdoor recreation facilities for winter. This work includes closing splash pads, restrooms and turning off water fountains for the winter months, please plan acc...

Ankeny Police Department arrests man on multiple charges

The Ankeny Police Department was recently provided a tip by the Internet Crimes Against Children taskforce (ICAC) in regard to child exploitation/pornography.  After a collaborative investigation between the Ankeny PD and ICAC, Matthew J. Marcalu...

Sept. 16 Traffic Enforcement Project results

On Friday Sept. 16, 2022 the Ankeny Police Department, Iowa State Patrol and Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau completed a traffic safety awar...

Ankeny Police, Iowa State Patrol and Iowa DOT conducting traffic enforcement project

The Ankeny Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol, and the Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau will conduct a traffic safety awareness project...

City of Ankeny Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2023 Budget. The award was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

Recipients of the D...

Des Moines Water Works asks customers to use lawn watering schedule

Sharing on behalf of our partner Des Moines Water Works

Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) and the City of Ankeny are asking residential and commercial customers to practice wise water use and follow a lawn watering schedule due to continued high nitrate concen...

Ankeny Police Department traffic safety awareness project this Friday

The Ankeny Police Department, in conjunction with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force and the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, will conduct a traffic safety awareness project in the City of Ankeny on Friday, June 24, 2022.  Offic...

Celebrate EMS Week with the Ankeny Fire Department

In honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Ankeny Fire Department will be hosting the Ankeny Fire Department EMS Week Open House and a Special Needs Open House. Both events will be held at the Ankeny Fire Department Headqu...

Father arrested after investigation into shooting death of 4-year-old

Early this morning, Akeem Holmes turned himself in without incident for his involvement with a shooting that occurred on May 16. He was arrested and is currently in the Polk Co. Jail with the following charges: neglect of a dependent person, involuntary m...

City of Ankeny to dedicate new park and host ice cream socials

The City of Ankeny Park Board invites the community to the Centennial Park Dedication and Ice Cream Social Tuesday, May 31, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at 2202 NW Reinhart Drive.

Located on the northwest side of Ankeny, Centennial Park features playground...

Food Trucks, Live Music and More at Beats and Eats

The City of Ankeny is pleased to announce a new event for the community featuring food trucks, beer truck, live music and entertainment, family activities, yard games, the Uptown train and more. Join us for Beats and Eats at the Ankeny Market & Pavili...

Free Movies this Summer in Ankeny

The City of Ankeny is pleased to offer Movies Under the Stars this summer. Wagner Park transforms into an outdoor movie theater on select Friday nights in June and July. Bring family and friends along with a blanket, snacks and beverages to enjoy a movie ...

City of Ankeny population reaches new high

The U.S. Census Bureau issued a report today that estimates the population of Ankeny has reached 70,287, making it the 6th largest city in Iowa. The data is based on April 2021 census estimates.Ankeny has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 yea...

Four-Year-Old Shooting Victim Identified

On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 11:26 a.m. Ankeny Police went to 910 NE 5th St. for a four-year-old female with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she died of her injuries.

The victim is identified as Savannah Holmes ...

Ankeny Police Respond to a Four-Year-Old with a Gunshot Wound

On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 11:26 a.m. Ankeny Police went to 910 NE 5th St. in reference to a four-year-old female with a gunshot wound.

Ankeny police officers and Ankeny Fire Department personnel went to the residence and began to treat the ...

Celebrate Police Week at the Ankeny Police Week Community Picnic

In honor of National Police Week, the Ankeny Police Department invites the public to attend the 2022 Ankeny Police Week Community Picnic on Thursday, May 12, 4 – 7 p.m., at the Ankeny Police Headquarters, 411 S...

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board Replaces SMART911 with RapidSOS Emergency Health Profiles

Sharing on behalf of Polk County Emergency Management

The Polk County Joint 911 Service Board recently voted to promote the use of the RapidSOS Emergency Health Profile that allows a caller’s real-time personal health and location information to ...

NOTICE OF CITY OF ANKENY PROPERTY PRESCRIBED BURNS

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Update:  The City of Ankeny will be conducting controlled burns in the following areas today:

• Vintage Pond
• Summerbrook Park

Monday, April 11, 2022 Update:  The City of Ankeny will be conducting controlled b...

Ankeny Police investigate overnight shooting

 On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at roughly 12:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to 713 SW 28^th St. on the report of gunshots in area.  Officers did not find any victims or suspects when they arrived in the area, but did find multiple shell c...

Ankeny City Council Approves Property Tax Rate Decrease

The Ankeny City Council approved a decrease to the city’s property tax levy as part of its FY 2023 budget approval on Monday. This is the ninth consecutive year the Ankeny City Council has lowered the property tax rate. The new budget will go in...

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 their help in this matter.   

The Ankeny Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with lo...

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 incident  involving shots fired at Ankeny officers on Feb. 27. Investigators filed two counts of attempted mur...

Shots fired at Ankeny Officers during traffic stop

On Saturday, Feb. 26 at roughly 10:54 p.m., Ankeny Police officers were dispatched to 1343 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy (Prairie Point Apts.) in reference to a large fight.  Seconds later, dispatch advised they were getting reports of multiple shots fir...

Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy

The Ankeny City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 on March 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library, located at 1250 S...

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. 23, 2022.

When crews arrived on the scene they encountered smoke and fire coming from the roof of the apartment building....

City of Ankeny to Hold Special Election

The City of Ankeny will hold a special election on March 29, 2022 to fill a seat on the City Council vacated by Mark Holm, who was elected Mayor in November and took office Jan. 1, 2022.Last night, the Ankeny City Council approved a resolution to set a sp...

$500 Million Invested in Ankeny in 2021

The construction boom in Ankeny continued in 2021, making it another record year for the City. The City of Ankeny permitted a record amount of new investment valued at nearly $500 million in both commercial and residential construction. This is the third ...

Albaugh Family Senior Community Center Grand Opening

The City of Ankeny and Polk County Board of Supervisors invite the community to a grand opening celebration for the new Albaugh Family Senior Community Center. The event will take place Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at 3 p.m. with a short program and a ribbon cu...