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Friday, April 17th, 2026

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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Iowa Senate approved a bill that lengthens the waiting period for high school athletes transferring schools from 90 to 140 days (and allows eighth graders to join varsity teams); the proposal now goes to the governor and will take effect Aug. 1 if signed.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT 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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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  • The You Matter Ankeny Classic for Mental Health

    May 8-10 — Prairie Ridge Sports Complex — Registration fee applies — Participate in a softball tournament promoting mental health awareness in the vibrant city of Ankeny.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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  • Cinderella Ballet Premiere

    7-10 p.m. — Des Moines Civic Center — Tickets start at $35 — Experience the enchanting world premiere of Cinderella featuring live music by the Des Moines Symphony.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

~ Benjamin Franklin

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