Daily
Ankeny
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families across Polk County connected with law enforcement on Tuesday during National Night Out as officers in Des Moines and Urbandale hosted games, demonstrations, and offered free food to build trust. In Urbandale, Blake Bonta was honored as a Kid Captain — his recognition underlined the event's focus on engaging youth — and the celebrations reinforced positive community bonds. KCCI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former Whiskey River bartender Taylor Schealler sued after being fired last November for calling 911 during a bar fight— a judge ruled that Iowa’s anti-retaliation laws do not protect her claim. Schealler’s lawyers said they are disappointed and urged lawmakers to review the law. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, hundreds attended a public forum at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University to learn about a water quality study commissioned in 2023 by the Polk County Board of Supervisors that examined nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. Four of the study's scientists answered questions about drinking water safety—raising concerns over the need for better public health protection. WHO 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ankeny City Council voted to annex more than 1,300 acres of land northeast of city limits east of I-35 and north of Costco. City leaders said data showed growth even though development slowed— they plan to use the land for new homes, businesses and retail space over coming decades. KCCI
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't mistake motion for progress.
~ Alfred Montapert
About Daily Ankeny
Welcome to the Daily Ankeny, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Ankeny, Iowa community. If you like the Daily Ankeny, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Ankeny.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Ankeny and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Ankeny
A free Ankeny community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyankeny.com/sitemap