Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ David Geiger looked at the farm news from Thursday, August 28—and noted changes that affect farming. His report helps readers understand market, weather and crop updates in the area. WHO 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers at Paton-Churdan and Ankeny districts are using AI in lesson plans—an update for the new school year—to guide students in responsible technology use. Jennifer Redenius and Nancy Prom-Pierson work to balance digital tools and traditional skills—ensuring students think independently as AI supports proofreading and feedback. KCCI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football Friday Primetime returns this fall with six games airing live on WHO 13 and featuring new teams such as Ames and Norwalk. Today's game has the Southeast Polk Rams hosting the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars on WHO 13 and the new WHO 13 plus TV App. WHO 13
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Light The Night Fundraising Walk
6:30-9 p.m. — DMACC Ankeny Campus — Free registration, fundraising encouraged — Celebrate and honor those touched by blood cancers while supporting vital research.
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