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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Grandma Dixie returned to Greenfield on May 21 to mark the one-year anniversary of the tornado that leveled her home and left her with a broken back, 10 broken ribs, and a cracked sternum plus she visited a memorial and the local library to honor the community's support. She will move into her new home in Ankeny next month to be closer to family.  KCCI

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Hy-Vee is honoring employees with 40 years of service by unveiling a new semi-truck design—trucks made stops on Wednesday in metro areas including Urbandale and Waukee.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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