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Ankeny
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Animal Rescue League of Iowa worked with authorities to rescue 11 horses and donkeys on Wednesday from two central Iowa locations and sent them to Second Chance Ranch in Polk County for care (exact locations remain undisclosed). KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Central Campus in Des Moines received a 2024 Ford Edge donated by Dewey Ford to support their automotive program, and Terri Saenz from the Ankeny dealership said the donation will offer hands-on training for auto repair, addressing a nationwide technician shortage (a critical boost for local technical education). KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources test water at 40 state park beaches to check bacteria levels and post updates online Friday mornings as part of a 25-year program that helps Iowans decide on safe outdoor recreation. KCCI
- ➤ Central Iowa Water Works announced a stage 2 water use alert on May 26, urging customers to cut outdoor water use by 50% as high nitrate levels and increased demand strain the water system. Data showed usage reaching 69.5 million gallons amid hotter and drier weather. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clive is updating its ordinance to better regulate personal transportation devices (e-bikes, scooters, and e-motos) after recent crashes led to broken bones. The council tabled the proposal Wednesday night after cycling advocates questioned parts of the draft, and officials plan to work with local groups for clarity before reconsidering it. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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