Good morning, Ankeny.

Egg producer Versova donated more than 280,000 eggs to the Food Bank of Iowa Tuesday as part of the Great American Egg Drive (the donation comes ahead of Easter and Passover to support families facing food insecurity).

A baby chick rescued near Saylorville Dam was brought to Second Chance Ranch for special care.

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa comforted the young bird by placing it under feather dusters in a heat lamp enclosure.

Erin Schneider has been appointed to fill the open at-large seat on the school board after Roxanne Petersen resigned; she was sworn in last night (she serves as DMACC's Dean for Student Success) and will serve until the next election in 2027.

Strong thunderstorms passed through the area Monday night with heavy rain, wind gusts, and hail affecting a stretch between Highway 30 and Interstate 80.

Ankeny recorded 1.56 inches of rain while nearby cities also saw notable rainfall.

Lawmakers approved a plan to permanently expand the Iowa Child Care Assistance program — helping child care workers cover costs for their own families — and the bill now moves to the governor’s desk to address staffing shortages.

MercyOne is offering free mammograms with muffins and coffee to low-income women over 40 (with no history of lumps) on Saturday, April 11.

The event will take place at three metro sites, including 800 E. 1st St., Suite 1100 in Ankeny, with appointments available from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

America Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — Tickets from $155 — Experience the iconic band America live in concert for a night of nostalgic tunes.