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Ankeny
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Ankeny. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Wild teams with the Salvation Army for its annual Teddy Bear Toss during tomorrow’s game against the Manitoba Moose at the Casey’s Center—fans should bring new stuffed bears for donation, which will support children through the Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Toy Shop at Valley West Mall. KCCI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ DMACC and other Iowa community colleges risk losing federal funding for adult education by the end of June if Congress does not renew support, a change that could force students to pay for courses and impact over 11,000 learners statewide (including Ankeny's Emma Selby). KCCI
- ➤ The Iowa State Board of Education is considering changes to social studies curriculum to cover the role of U.S. and state government after a law required a review of standards; critics said the current curriculum overly emphasizes white and European history. KCCI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A CDC panel delayed its vote on the newborn hepatitis B vaccine until today because of wording issues, amid rising perinatal cases in Polk County. Health Director Juliann Van Liew stresses early vaccination to protect newborns + recommends three doses for prevention. KCCI
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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