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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...

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...

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...

Celebrate the holidays in Ankeny

The City of Ankeny is proud to partner with The District at Prairie Trail and Uptown Ankeny to offer the following holiday events.

Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Fireworks

Make some memories at the Ankeny Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Fireworks S...

Otter Creek Golf Course will close for the season Thursday, Nov. 10

Golf enthusiasts have just a few more days to enjoy a round of golf at Otter Creek Golf Course. The golf course and driving range will officially close for the season at the end of day Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.The Pro Shop will remain open to sell holiday ...

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...

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...

City of Ankeny offers free Yoga in the Park

The City of Ankeny is pleased to offer Yoga in the Park starting Saturday, May 28, at 8 a.m. Bring a yoga mat and a friend to enjoy one hour of free outdoor yoga every Saturday morning May 28 through Sept. 3 at Wagner Park.

Yoga in the Park is led by a dif...

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...

Aquatics Job Fair

The City of Ankeny is hosting an Aquatics Job Fair Wednesday, March 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Public Services Building, 1210 NW Prairie Ridge Drive.

Job seekers will learn about available aquatics summer jobs along with new benefits including increased w...

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 accepted starting Wednesday, March 16 at www.ottercreekankeny.com or by calling 515-965-6464. The pro shop will rema...

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...