Good morning, Ankeny.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins finished her Iowa tour and said the USDA will support farmers when tariffs go into effect tomorrow—she expects the aid to mirror past programs used during trade disputes.

The national inventory shows Iowa had nearly 24,000 bridges in 2024 with 23% in poor, 42% in fair and 35% in good condition.

Jim Nelson from the Iowa DOT said most bridges, built in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and earlier, need repair with over 100 projects underway+more repairs expected as aging continues.

At a recent Polk County Board of Supervisors public hearing, an upset Ankeny man held a mailed two‐page notice showing a hypothetical 10 percent tax increase for a $100,000 home and learned his property taxes would not rise by 6.7 percent.

Local officials explained that the state‐mandated form is meant to standardize tax information while some tax experts call for clearer, simpler details.

The Iowa Senate moved a bill to expand cancer coverage after a unanimous vote by a state government subcommittee on Monday afternoon.

It will be considered by a full committee later this week and, if advanced, will be protected from the April 4 deadline.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Iowa on Monday with Gov. Kim Reynolds, touring a fuel facility in Atlantic, a grain handling site in Waukee, and a hybrid crop center in Colfax before ending her day at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

She discussed USAID cuts, trade deficits, and plans for trips to six countries in six months—emphasizing that agriculture is a bipartisan issue.

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.

Free Workshop on Dry Needling, Neck Pain, & Headaches

Time not specified — Story County Medical Center — Free entry — Learn safe and effective treatment options for neck pain and headaches from a Doctor of Physical Therapy.