Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
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🚧 Accidents
High winds fanned a field fire near Runnells on Friday that spread across about 30 to 40 acres—sparking from embers of a controlled burn on Thursday—and the Camp Township–Runnells Fire Department responded around 2:30 p.m. at the 9100 block of Southeast 13th Avenue with help from Altoona, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill while no property damage or injuries were reported.
🚨 Crime
Monica Pietig — a third-year Drake Law School student — worked with the Polk County Attorney’s Office to prosecute habitual domestic abuser Brian Scott Cooper, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for beating and choking his ex-girlfriend in a trial at Drake University.
🏛️ Government
Polk County supervisors are discussing merging the county’s Medical Examiner’s Office with the state’s new $36 million facility—aiming to fix delays that have left some families waiting over eight weeks since early January—while a local funeral director warned that combining the offices might lower service quality for county families.
🏈 Sports
The Iowa Cubs opened their home season Friday by beating the Omaha Storm Chasers 6—3 at Principal Park; unusually warm temperatures topped 80 degrees—creating excitement among fans.
🎉 Ankeny Events
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Tree City USA Awards Luncheon
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM | FFA Enrichment Center | Free for first 3 participants | Celebrate Iowa's urban forestry achievements with expert insights and community awards.
2025 Healthiest State Conference
8 AM – 4 PM — FFA Enrichment Center — Free entry — Engaging discussions for HR professionals and wellness coordinators focused on advancing workplace and community well-being.
Drop-In Pickleball
1 PM — Albaugh Family Senior Community Center — Free with membership — Enjoy open play on three courts for all skill levels.
Drop-In Pickleball
1 PM — Albaugh Family Senior Community Center — Free with membership — Enjoy open play across three courts for all skill levels.
2025 CITO Vendor Show
All day — FFA Enrichment Center — Free entry — Explore the latest in technology solutions for community colleges at this engaging vendor show.
Career Preview Day
7:45 a.m. — Nettleton Center — Free registration — Experience college life and connect with faculty and professionals at Faith Baptist Bible College.
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