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Iowa State Students Begin Beautification of New ACPC Center
Design students hope to update the building and playground in future design studio projects.

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Design students hope to update the building and playground in future design studio projects.

Ankeny has seen in boom in residential and commercial growth in recent times, residents say.
Ankeny Police Blotter: June 11 to June 25
Ames police said man robbed cashier at knife point.
Former Iowa State Cyclone Royce White, who will be traded to the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, plans to play in a YMCA Capital City League game in West Des Moines on Wednesday.
City approves land sale, sale of former fire station in the Uptown.
Jim Mowrer, a 27-year-old Boone native and Iowa National Guardsman, said he will challenge Congressman Steve King, R-Kiron for his 4th-District seat.