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Ankeny school officials prepare budget at retreat

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:22:00 CDT

Discussion about possible cuts needed to balance the Ankeny school district’s 2010-11 budget are expected to take up half of an all-day board retreat set for Nov. 30, Superintendent Matthew Wendt said last week.

Weather delays cleanup of Prairie Trail park site

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:07:00 CDT

Wet, rainy weather has slowed the cleanup process at the 38-acre former landfill and sewage lagoon in Ankeny’s Prairie Trail development. Crews are optimistic they’ll be able to finish the project by Thanksgiving.

New faces set to go on Elkhart council

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:03:00 CDT

There will be two new faces on the Elkhart City Council following last week’s election.

Fees for Ankeny adult sports programs will be higher in 2010

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:59:00 CDT

Minor increases can be expected for a few Ankeny Parks and Recreation programs for 2010 under plans recently approved by the City Council. Those activities that will see higher rates are primarily adult sports.

Ankeny’s Codner named Iowa Recycler of the Year

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:53:00 CDT

No matter what you call her - Dumpster diver or garbage guru - she’s the best.

Ankeny Kiwanis Club honors two, donates to Heart Connection

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:03:00 CDT

For October and November, the Ankeny Kiwanis Club’s Kiwanians of the Month were Jessica Brown, a senior, and Kaylea Carico, a sophomore, from Ankeny High School. Brown is the daughter of LuAnne and Robert Brown. She is active in show choir, Drama Club, and individual and large group speech. She has received the Ankeny Academic Award, Individual Speech All-State honors, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society nomination, and was inducted into the Thespian Society

Small Business Today: Give a little goodwill, get a lot in return

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:01:00 CDT

For some reason unknown to me, my oldest daughter, Emily, decided that she wanted to run a marathon: 26.2 miles. Months and months of training. And not just any marathon, Emily decided that she wanted to run a marathon in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Marine Corps and as a fundraiser for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Run 26.2 miles, that’s farther than I drive most days. Apparently working and getting married wasn’t enough for this girl.

Five Ankeny theater volunteers earn awards

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:59:00 CDT

Five outstanding Ankeny Community Theatre volunteers were recognized at the annual membership meeting held this fall.

Well Done -- Ankeny

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:49:00 CDT

Andren Kohlsdorf has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps leader development and assessment course at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. He is the son of Doug and Mary Kohlsdorf of Ankeny.

Volunteers needed in the Des Moines area

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:48:00 CDT

Iowa Friends of Foster Children Foundation is looking for people to serve on their board and help plan for a walk fundraiser in Des Moines on May 1. Volunteers are needed to help increase public awareness, find walk sponsors, seek in-kind donations, increase fundraising efforts and help with media outreach. The board/walk planning committee typically meets one Wednesday a month at 3:30 p.m. in Ankeny. Contact Phyllis Pierce at 289-4567, ext. 4, or e-mail ppierce@ifapa.org.

Ankeny residents targeted in survey

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:10:00 CDT

Residents in 1,200 randomly selected Ankeny households will be asked to participate in a city survey later this month.

New Ankeny schools, mascots, need names

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:12:00 CDT

Suggesting a name for the new Ankeny elementary school is the first task on the to-do list of one panel of educators and residents.

Steenhoek, Kissinger eager to take Council seats

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:53:00 CDT

Ankeny’s newest City Council member said he’s up for the challenge.

Self-portrait assignment completed with flying colors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:47:00 CDT

Students at Ankeny Christian Academy see some familiar faces every day in the hall.

’Huge challenge’ awaits Hawks

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:00 CDT

The last time the Ankeny football team played at Marshalltown, the Hawks left the field with a historic victory.

Crime report — Ankeny

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:02:00 CDT

Southwest Oralabor Road and Southwest Highpointe Drive, Oct. 22 - A 47-year-old Prairie Du Chien, Wis., man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, OWI, open container and failure to stop properly.

5 subgroups tackle details for 2 Ankeny high schools

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:18:00 CDT

A group of roughly 60 Ankeny educators and other residents is working through issues related to the switch to two high schools.

5,000 are expected at Santa’s North Pole in Ankeny

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:17:00 CDT

For the past 28 years, thousands of vendors and shoppers have come together at Santa’s North Pole in Ankeny to sell and shop for the holiday season.

Little League to build storage structure

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:00 CDT

After four years of steady fundraising efforts by the Ankeny Little League, the organization has announced it will build a storage and scorekeeping structure to enhance its ball diamonds located at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex.

Every School Every Thursday — Ankeny

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:05:00 CDT

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