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Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Ankeny launched its first-ever fire academy on a donated property off I-35 last month—23 new firefighting recruits now get 14 weeks of hands-on training in fire suppression, rescue operations and emergency medical services. Former teacher Kevin Andrews joined the program after a career exploration class sparked his interest, and officials expect the academy to draw more recruits.  KCCI

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Bully Prevention and Response Workshop

    7 p.m. — The Crossings at Deer Creek — Learn to protect children against bullying from a seasoned safety expert.

    Tue, 10/7/25

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  • Central College Men’s Golf Grand View Invitational

    7:00 PM – 6:59 PM — Otter Creek Golf Course — Free entry — Compete among the best collegiate golfers at the stunning Otter Creek Golf Course.

    Sun, 10/12/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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