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Witness: Boy, 4, lived alone with dead father for days, thought he was asleep

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:28:00 CDT

Even after the witness entered and found the child's 40-year-old father dead in his bedroom, the boy continued to insist his father was asleep and ask that no one wake him.

Ankeny aquatic centers open Saturday

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:44:00 CDT

Opening day for Ankeny's two aquatic centers is Saturday. Cascade Falls Aquatic Center, 2350 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily.

ACA girls take 2nd at district golf tournament

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:40:00 CDT

Two players among the top five led the Ankeny Christian Academy girls' golf team to second place at the Class 1-A district tournament at Pleasantville on May 14.

Majority whip Helland faces primary challenger in Highfill

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:29:00 CDT

Jake Highfill, 22, is challenging incumbent Erik Helland, 32, in the June 5 primary to be the Republican candidate for the Iowa House District 39 seat in November's election. The winner of the Republican primary will run against Democrat Kelsey Clark.

Your Students, Your Schools -- Ankeny

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:25:00 CDT

ANKENY The students and staff at Ashland Ridge Elementary raised $3064.96 during a five-day coin drive to support student Simon Hatlewick, who is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 1 B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma.

Crime Report -- Ankeny

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:18:00 CDT

300 block of Northeast Delaware Avenue, May 10 - A 17-year-old Ankeny girl was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 1935 S.E.

Ankeny appoints interim manager

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:47:00 CDT

The Ankeny City Council on Monday appointed Assistant City Manager Jim Spradling as interim city manager.

Volunteer in the Des Moines area

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:00 CDT

The Downtown Community Alliance is seeking volunteers for the Des Moines Arts Festival June 22-24.

'Faces of WWII' exhibit in Johnston

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:00 CDT

The Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, located at Camp Dodge in Johnston, is hosting a photographic exhibit titled 'Faces of World War II - Clarke County, Iowa.' The exhibit is by Grand View University professor emeritus William Schaefer.

A 'bigger and better' Ankeny Unplugged season

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:00 CDT

The 2012 Ankeny Unplugged music series kicks off June 2 with a lineup of local, regional and national bands - including an introductory performance by Parlours, as well as Death Ships, Hanwell, and Milk and Eggs.

Ankeny Prep of the Week: Alyssa Schinkel, girls' track

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:13:00 CDT

Junior Alyssa Schinkel ignited the Ankeny girls' track team to a seventh-place finish in the 4x800 relay at the Class 4-A state meet on Thursday at Drake Stadium. Schinkel ran a strong opening leg for the Hawkettes.

Boys' tennis: Hawks fall to Waukee in substate semifinal

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:00 CDT

The Ankeny boys' tennis team suffered a 5-1 loss at Waukee in the semifinal round of a Class 2-A substate team tournament on Saturday. Matt Peterson provided the lone victory for the Hawks. He posted a 6-2, 6-3 decision in the No. 1 singles match.

Two more Ankeny girls will play soccer at UNI

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:00 CDT

If Northern Iowa women's soccer coach James Price lands a few more recruits from Ankeny High School, the Panthers may soon be able to field a lineup comprised entirely of former Hawkettes.

Boys' soccer: Ankeny finishes regular season with win over S.E. Polk

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:09:00 CDT

The Ankeny boys' soccer team needed two things to happen in order to capture a share of the CIML Central Conference title.

Boys' track: Hawks gain experience, but fail to score any points at state

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:00 CDT

Ankeny boys' track coach Dave Jones thought it would be tough for the Hawks to score any points in this year's Class 4-A state meet. He was right. Ankeny placed no better than 12th in any of its seven events last week at Drake Stadium.

Baseball: Three of the state's top players lead the Hawks

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:00 CDT

Although the Ankeny baseball team features a plethora of talented hitters, the Hawks may not rack up as many home runs this season as they have in the past. A new rule will force all Iowa high school players to use less powerful bats this summer.

Girls' golf: Ankeny struggles at Central Conference meet

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:05:00 CDT

Time is running out for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes were hoping to peak at the end of the season, but they took a step backwards on Wednesday with a fourth-place finish in the CIML Central Conference meet at the Indianola Country Club.

Girls' soccer: No. 1 Ankeny routs Ottumwa after wrapping up conference title

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:05:00 CDT

Amber Nieland scored the game-ending goal just 30 seconds into the second half, completing a hat trick and giving the top-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team a 10-0 non-conference victory at Ottumwa on Friday.

Girls' tennis: Ankeny's Larson advances to state in tennis

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:03:00 CDT

Ankeny girls' tennis coach Mike Mullins paced nervously back and forth Thursday as he watched his No. 1 player, Maddy Larson, try to earn a third consecutive trip to the Class 2-A state tournament.

Girls' track: A roller coaster weekend for the Hawkettes

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:01:00 CDT

Even though the Ankeny girls' track team set one school record and had a pair of second-place finishes in the Class 4-A state meet last week, the Hawkettes walked away from Drake Stadium with some mixed emotions.

Whitver: Property tax reform fails to pass this session

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:59:00 CDT

Last week, the Iowa Legislature finally completed its 2012 session. The session went into overtime again this year, lasting almost a month longer than scheduled. Although the session is over, there is still a lot of work left to be done.

Bennett earns top score on ACT test

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:59:00 CDT

Iris Bennett, the daughter of Michael and Michelle Bennett of Ankeny and a senior at Ankeny High School, earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test.

Modern Woodmen donate money to ASAP

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:57:00 CDT

Members of the North Polk Modern Woodmen of America chapter recently helped raise money for the Ankeny Substance Abuse Project by supporting a chili supper held in February.

Kelly elected JROTC Battalion Commander

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:57:00 CDT

Francis Kelly, a junior at Ankeny High School, has been elected Battalion Commander of the Red Bull JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp) unit at Central Campus in Des Moines.

Letter: Grandparents join kids for beach day in Ankeny

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 CDT

Joe and Edie Morr, along with great-grandchildren Katie Rodriguez, Rylee Morr and Nicolas Rodriguez, enjoyed a day at the beach at Southeast Elementary School in Ankeny.

Letter: Des Moines resident seeks change on Ankeny council

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 CDT

It is my belief that the City Council of Ankeny could stand some adjustments. Unfortunately, I am not an Ankeny resident, so that lets me out.

Academic achievements front and center at Ankeny graduation

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:53:00 CDT

Ankeny School Board President George Tracy offered a little humor at the expense of the Iowa Legislature at Sunday's commencement for Ankeny High School. One of his favorite memories with the Class of 2012, he told the crowd, was when officials from Gov.

Special election petition filed with council

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:51:00 CDT

A special election to fill Craig Block's seat on the Ankeny City Council is expected to be held in August after more than 500 residents signed a petition in support of the proposal.

11 Ankeny Christian graduates form together as family

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:11:00 CDT

No member of Ankeny Christian Academy's senior class was like another, but collectively the 11 students fit together to create a family. "I love this class because there's not very many of us," said senior Kate Kruse of Ankeny.