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Ankeny
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.3% in April with modest job growth in leisure, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and construction while nearly 55,000 open positions were listed statewide; state officials noted the rate is a full percentage point below the 4.3% national rate. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa National Guard held the America 250 Kickoff to Summer Celebration at Camp Dodge on Thursday evening, featuring a ceremony honoring service members, displays of military vehicles, live music and food trucks. The event also launched a Summer Concert Series with upcoming performances. KCCI
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2026 CITYVIEW Midday Mixer
1-4 p.m. — The District at Prairie Trail — $25 ($35 at the door) — Sample summer cocktails at this engaging community mixer in Ankeny.
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Preserve Iowa Summit
Conference on historic preservation — June 2-3 — FFA Enrichment Center — Check out expert presentations and workshops to learn about preserving Iowa's heritage.
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Iowa Cubs Mixer Event
5-7:08 p.m. — Iowa Cubs Stadium — Ticket required — A fun mixer for singles 28-40 featuring a baseball game and a chance to mingle with others.
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Sensory-Friendly Game at Principal Park
1:08 – 2:08 PM — Principal Park — Special ticket pricing available — Experience a baseball game tailored for individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders.
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Joel Sires Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — xBk Live — Tickets required — Experience the heartfelt Americana and folk tunes of Joel Sires in an intimate setting.
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