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Ankeny
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fish fry dinners are scheduled every Friday from Feb.20 through March 27, and Ankeny's Our Lady's Immaculate Heart (Feb.27) and St. Luke the Evangelist (Feb.20) will host Lenten events. The Diocese has posted times and locations so residents can check parish websites for menus. 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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Hawthorne Heights Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Wooly's — $81+ — Last-minute tickets available for an energetic live performance by Hawthorne Heights.
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Jerry Garcia Tribute: Mission in the Rain
7-10 p.m. — xBk Live — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Jerry Garcia in a vibrant live music setting.
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Pi Day Celebration Hike Featuring Pie Bird Pies
3:14-5:14 p.m. — Easter Lake Park — $45 — Celebrate Pi Day with a scenic hike and delicious blueberry maple pie.
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Leprechaun Brunch Bingo
10 a.m. — Smash Park Des Moines — Free entry — Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with themed brunch bingo and enjoy delicious cocktails and prizes.
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