City Of Ankeny: Ankeny Water Main Leak Repaired, Reduced Lawn Irrigation Allowed

The City of Ankeny and Des Moines Water Works have completed the work to repair the water main leak and the lawn irrigation suspension h ...

Ankeny Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Polk County is higher than the Iowa average.

City Of Ankeny: Lawn Irrigation Suspended In Ankeny Starting July 5, 2021 At 10 P.M.

Due to a water main leak, the City of Ankeny is moving to Stage 3 of the Water Conservation Plan, requiring a mandatory suspension of al ...

City Of Ankeny: IOWA DOT: SOUTHEAST CORPORATE WOODS DRIVE ON-RAMP TO SOUTHBOUND I-35 TO CLOSE TUESDAY, JULY 6

Sharing an Iowa Department of Transportation News Release:

Polk County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Ankeny area compares to Iowa for coronavirus vaccinations.

Ankeny Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Polk County's unemployment rate is higher than the Iowa average.

The Digital Divide: How Ankeny Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Ankeny Police Taking Unwanted Prescription Drugs At The Ankeny Police Department On April 24

The Ankeny Police Department will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

Ankeny Police Department Resumes Fingerprinting Services By Appointment

The Ankeny Police Department has begun offering fingerprinting services again, starting today, Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Federal Taxes In Polk County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Notice Of City Of Ankeny Property Prescribed Burns

The City of Ankeny will be conducting controlled burns periodically throughout Ankeny until May of 2021.

Notice Of Public Hearing - FY2022 Proposed Property Tax Levy In Ankeny

Ankeny City Council will conduct public hearing on proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 on March 1, 2021.

Ankeny Election: Lorenz, Walter-Ashby Re-elected; Whiting Elected

Both seats on the Ankeny City Council were uncontested, as was the race for mayor following one candidate's withdrawal.

Election Day In Ankeny: Uncontested Races Could Mean Low Turnout

Who's running, where to vote, polling hours and background on the races.

Ankeny Municipal Election: Expect Low Turnout

A mayoral candidate who has since dropped out of the race will still appear on the ballot. That leaves no contested races in Ankeny.

Ankeny Mayoral Candidate Drops Out Of Race

Denny Presnall says a health issue is forcing him to end his campaign for mayor of Ankeny.

Ankeny's Northeast 36th Street Widening Project Nears Completion, Street Reopens

Streetlight and tree installation along Northeast 36th Street in Ankeny will take place all month, but the widened roadway has reopened.

DART Commission votes unanimously to change to more unanimous route structure

Each member government to have one representative with new governance structure

2016 Iowa Caucus Results: Follow Live Voting Totals Here

Follow live voting results for Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and the rest of the field.

DART names Tim Sanderson as new Chief Operating Officer

Brings over 15 years' experience with transit systems in Tennessee and Manitoba to position

DART recognizes 10th anniversary of Bike & Ride Program

Over 355,000 bike & ride trips made since program started in 2005.

O'Malley Running for President to 'Rebuild the American Dream'

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley told a crowd at Federal Hill event that he's running for the Democratic party's nomination.

Iowa Congressman David Young Votes To Make Government More Accountable

Click here to read about the Iowa Congressman's thoughts on Obamacare.

Christie Reportedly Pushed Port Authority To Give Contract To Dallas Cowboys Owner's Firm

Governor Chris Christie and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may have more than football in common.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Letter: Branstad Manipulates Job Statistics

A letter from By Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

Shutdown Delays Letters Expressing Voters' Feelings on the Shutdown

Senate postal operations are largely closed, so Grassley and other congressional offices in Washington are not getting postal mail deliveries, Grassley's office said.

Braley's 'No Towel Service' Spurs Jimmy Kimmel Skit

U.S. Congressman Bruce Braley's complaint about having no towel service at the Congressional Gym was the subject of a joke on Jimmy Kimmel.

One Iowa Equality Group Responds to Lawsuit Against Business that Turned Away Gay Couple

Owners of the Gortz Haus contend the government shouldn’t force them to host a religious ceremony violating their beliefs, despite Iowa civil rights code.

Iowa National Guard Recalls Over 1,000 Furloughed Employees

The move comes in response to the Pay Our Military Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Obama last week to keep paychecks coming to the armed forces during the federal government shutdown.

Government Shutdown Hasn't Affected State Parks

Some state parks are located on federal land, but they remain open.

Block-by-Block Ankeny: How Many Inexpensive Homes, Rich Neighbors, Divorced Men and Gen X Moms are in Your Neighborhood?

One click is worth a thousand words.

Iowa National Guard Impacted as Government Shutdown Begins

Many of the National Guard troops stationed at Camp Dodge in Johnston are expected to be furloughed today.

Flu Shot Clinics in Ankeny

Flu Shot clinics for the 2013 flu season have already begun.

Branstad-Reynolds Campaign Office to Open Saturday: How to Get Tickets

The governor hasn't officially said he will run again, but it's a foregone conclusion. Some are speculating he's positioning the lieutenant governor to become Iowa's first female chief executive.

Grassley Encourages Iowa Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program

All together, 102 student delegates from the 50 states and the District of Columbia will participate in this program’s 52nd annual Washington Week next March 8-15.

Giovannetti to Share Best Practices for Local Service Delivery with Central Iowa Taxpayers

Panel will explore innovative ideas on creating successful public-private partnerships.