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Ankeny
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State University is seeking Iowa host families for its 2026 Japanese Youth Exchange Program offering a 3.5-week summer homestay for Japanese youths; families not in 4-H must have a child (ages 8 to 17) with applications due online by April 15 and delegate assignments by June 1. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa Water Works is running its nitrate removal system for 18 of 23 days in January after tests showed levels above the EPA standard in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, with John Lawrence of Iowa State saying warm winter weather and recent drought could drive costs higher. KCCI
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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.
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IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament - Session 8
9-11 a.m. — Casey's Center — Tickets from $5 — Experience the thrill of high school wrestling at its best.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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