Daily
Ankeny
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local nonprofit will hold its eighth Final Salute service Saturday, Oct. 4 at Lutheran Church of Hope in Waukee to honor 13 unclaimed veterans including two World War I heroes and one military spouse, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. and a military burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery—bringing the total sendoff to 84 veterans honored to date. KCCI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Des Moines Water Works transferred $9.7 million from a class-action suit settlement to Central Iowa Water Works for PFAS cleanup. The funds will be used only for PFAS remediation, though details on the process remain unclear. KCCI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa drivers now have a new license plate option designed by Ames High School student Erin Cho—winner of the Iowa License Plate Design Challenge—that supports education and can be ordered on the Iowa Department of Transportation website. KCCI
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Bully Prevention and Response Workshop
7 p.m. — The Crossings at Deer Creek — Learn to protect children against bullying from a seasoned safety expert.
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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.
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IHSMA State Marching Contest and Mid-Iowa Marching Band Championships
6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. — Waukee HS Stadium — Check for ticket details — Experience an exciting day of marching bands showcasing their talent at multiple venues.
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Low Back Pain Assessment and Treatment Workshop
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Embody Massage Therapy and Education — $200 + $10 materials — Enhance your skills in assessing and treating low back pain with expert Dr. James Mally.
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Justin Goodchild - Inferno Live Music Series
7-9 p.m. — Firetrucker Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original and cover pop tunes with solo musician Justin Goodchild.
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Haunted Waters Halloween Bash
12-2 a.m. — 2750 NW 82nd Pl, Ankeny, IA — Free entry — Experience a spooky night among decorated ponds and family-friendly Halloween fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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