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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jolly Holiday Lights returned for another season last night at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with more than 3 million lights illuminating unique holiday displays—tickets cost $25 per vehicle or $65 for a season pass. Organizers donate $1 per ticket and 20% of sponsorship revenue to Make-A-Wish Iowa—supporting a local charity. KCCI
- ➤ Recent fires in the metro led Iowa fire officials to issue holiday safety tips; firefighter Ahman Douglass advised that deep-frying turkeys should be done outdoors and warned against leaving cooking unattended or letting Christmas trees dry out (he also reminded residents to check their smoke alarms). KCCI
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Ankeny Turkey Trot
8:45 AM – 12:00 PM — DMACC Ankeny Campus — Registration required — Run the inaugural Ankeny Turkey Trot and enjoy delicious donuts at the finish line.
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Christmas in Olde Town Celebration
2-7 p.m. — Olde Town Altoona — Free entry — Experience a festive transformation into a winter wonderland filled with community spirit for the holiday season.
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Ankeny Christmas Light Trolley Tour
Evening Tour — 1.5-Hour Heated Trolley Ride — Whiskey River Ankeny — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas lights with festive drinks and post-tour specials.
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Touch of Grey - Live Music at Firetrucker Brewery
6-9 p.m. — Firetrucker Brewery — No cover charge — Enjoy a nostalgic night with Touch of Grey performing soulful melodies from the ’60s and ’70s.
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Candle Making Workshop & Social
6-8 p.m. — Slick Designs, Ankeny, IA — $40 — Create a unique candle scent while enjoying a fun evening of creativity and great company.
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