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Ankeny
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thursday, locals lined an escort route starting at Des Moines Airport to honor Army Reserve Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien (Waukee) and Sgt. Declan Coady (West Des Moines), killed in a drone attack in Kuwait on March 1. The route traveled through McKinley and Park Avenues, splitting at Ashworth Road. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa State Rep. Megan Srinivas was named chief medical officer at Primary Health Care on March 17 and now leads its clinical programs; she is board-certified (in internal medicine and infectious disease) to serve central Iowa patients with medical, dental, and pharmacy services. KCCI
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High Notes & High Stakes Gala
6:30-10 p.m. — The River Center — $75 Early Bird Tickets, $100 after 3/15 — Glamorous night of casino games and cocktails for a great cause.
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Coyote Island Live Show
7-9:30 p.m. — xBk Live — $18.94 — Experience a sonic vacation with Coyote Island's blend of folk, reggae, and psychedelic indie music.
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Adoption Event at PetSmart
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — PetSmart Ankeny — Adoption fees apply — Discover your new furry friend with dogs, cats, and rabbits available for adoption.
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Greg Morton Stand-Up Show
11:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Greg Morton at one of the area's favorite comedy venues.
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Koffin Kats Live Show
7-10 p.m. — xBk Live — Tickets from $56 — Experience the electrifying performance of Koffin Kats alongside Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy and The Rumours.
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Monster Jam Returns to Des Moines
1-3 p.m. — Casey's Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck action at this exciting event in Des Moines.
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Winery Spotlight: Idle Cellars Tasting Event
6-7:30 p.m. — WineStyles Tasting Station — $20/Person — Enjoy an evening of exquisite wine tasting with winemaker Ben Larks from Idle Cellars.
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Blossoms & Bubbly Spring Open House
5-8 p.m. — Uptown Ankeny — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of spring shopping and activities at Uptown Ankeny’s special open-house event.
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