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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melisa Cox, the former head of the Ankeny Chamber, went to court on April 3rd for charges of theft, unauthorized use of a credit card, money laundering and fraudulent practice. She is accused of stealing over $250,000 in three years and faces up to 35 years in prison if she does not accept the plea deal—otherwise, a trial is set to begin on May 5th. WHO 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Between July and April, DMACC’s Evelyn K. Davis Center served 11,156 people (over 2,000 were new clients and 1,750 came for career coaching) who needed help finding jobs and matching their skills with work opportunities; the center will continue to assist locals affected by layoffs and downsizing. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
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12-2 p.m. — AMP - Ankeny Market & Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day of biking safety and explore the trails with local police officers.
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Ankeny Spring Cleanup Days
8 a.m. — Ankeny Sanitation — Free entry — Dispose of large unwanted items and help keep Ankeny clean during this annual event.
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