Good morning, Ankeny.

A sixth-grade student in Ankeny spent two weeks working on an art project for her classmate with Down syndrome and surprised him Tuesday afternoon at Prairie Ridge Middle School—this reveal brought a heartfelt moment to the school.

Polk County supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with plans for the Little Fourmile Creek Stream Restoration Project.

The project will restore the creek and its tributaries after at-risk homes were removed from the floodplain — RW Construction was approved as the contractor.

Bacoon Ride 2025

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Raccoon River Valley Trailhead — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled bike ride with delicious bacon-themed treats along the scenic trail.

Taylor Swift Music Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — $479 — Dive into the world of Taylor Swift’s music in a five-day camp with performance opportunities.

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

12 AM — FFA Enrichment Center — $35/person ($50 day of) — Engage with educators and artists at Iowa's leading fine arts education conference.

Funky Memphis - Inferno Series

7-9 p.m. — Firetrucker Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic live performance by an acoustic trio covering 90s Alternative and Grunge hits on the patio.