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Monday, January 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Polk County Conservation is raising $10 million to revitalize Sleepy Hollow Sports Park by installing a ski lift, snowmaking technology and lodge — the improvements are expected to create 150 jobs, with construction beginning this fall and new additions opening in the 2027-28 season.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Drama Kings Live in Concert

    6-9 p.m. — Firetrucker Brewery — Free entry — Experience high-energy performances blending rock, pop, and country anthems that get the crowd dancing and singing along.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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