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Ankeny
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa soybean farmers were three days behind last year and the five-year average while corn farmers were four days ahead of last year and one day ahead of the average—USDA figures showed 17% of soybean acres and 15% of corn acres had been harvested amid warm, dry weather that advanced crop maturity. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Ian Roberts was detained by ICE on Friday and KCCI confirmed he graduated from Coppin State and earned a master’s from St. John’s before working at Baltimore City Public Schools and other districts. He was hired by Des Moines Public Schools in 2023 with a claimed doctorate from Trident University that remains unconfirmed—raising questions about his record. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most smart people overrate the value of intelligence and underrate the value of consistency.
~ Sam Altman
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