Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Iowa saw a major drop in calls about fireworks damage after the new Iowa law allowed legal fireworks hours—Des Moines police reported a 69% decrease and Ankeny logged 43 calls from July 2 to July 7. Other towns like Altoona, Waukee and Urbandale also experienced fewer calls and less damage compared to last year. KCCI
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25th Annual School Nurse Conference
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — FFA Enrichment Center — Registration fee applies — A comprehensive conference for school nurses focusing on evidence-based care and support for children.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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