Good morning, Ankeny.

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.

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.

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.