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Ankeny
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Polk County plans safety improvements at the High Trestle Trail crossing on Northwest 44th Street after a fatal cycling accident last fall; county leaders will add enhanced warnings, blinking lights, and speed reduction measures in the coming weeks (project costs may exceed $8 million). KCCI
- ➤ On Friday afternoon, firefighters responded to a field fire along Northeast 6th Street and 134th Street in northern Polk County, with windy conditions challenging their efforts but the fire did not threaten any structures and no injuries occurred. KCCI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four Iowa dogs will appear in Puppy Bowl XXII this Sunday at 1 p.m. on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, and TruTV while AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport hosts a local watch party. KCCI
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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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Ballet Des Moines Presents Nothing Holds Still
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — $35 to $89 — Experience an evening of world premiere ballets featuring remarkable artists.
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Ballet Des Moines: Nothing Holds Still
7-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Reserved Seating: $35, $54, $74, $89 — Experience the world premieres of three ballets accompanied by the Belin Quartet.
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Rondell Sheridan Live Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Ingersoll Tap — Tickets start at $172 — Experience an unforgettable night with comedian Rondell Sheridan in Des Moines.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 Race
8 AM – 12 PM — Big Creek State Park — Registration fee required — Lace up for a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration with races for all ages and abilities.
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The Floozies + Too Many Zooz Concert
7-9 p.m. — Wooly's — $43/ealistmap — Experience an electrifying night with The Floozies and Too Many Zooz on their Too Many Flooz Tour.
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