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George Tracy announces re-election campaign for Ankeny School Board

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George Tracy announces re-election campaign for Ankeny School Board

Ankeny's first Perkins opens Wednesday at 714 S.W. Oralabor Road.
Jim Mowrer who is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 4th District seat will make a campaign stop at Cafe Diem.
The Zombies, Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey are included in the Maximum Ames Music Festival 2013 lineup.
MAMF promises a big festival announcement Monday morning.
Glenn A. Smith, 50, died while awaiting sentencing on a second-degree murder conviction, according to a release from the Story County Sheriffs Office.
Glenn Allen Smith found guilty in homeless murder case expected to be sentenced for second-degree murder Monday.
Joni Ernst a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate will campaign in Ames Monday.
Ankeny SummerFest 2013 continues Sunday. Here's a schedule of events for the four-day festival.
Public university building projects would have a stronger chance of getting state funding if officials can show that the building has a positive economic impact for Iowa, Gov. Terry Branstad said in an IowaWatch interview.
Ankeny SummerFest 2013 continues Saturday! Here's a schedule of events for the four-day festival.
Ames Police Blotter: July 8 to July 10.
Keith Abraham officially became the new Parks & Recreation director this week.