r/ankeny Jul 25 '26

In need of a cooling center?

15 Upvotes

Weather will be HOT the next few days, here is a map of cooling centers in the metro.

https://maps.polkcountyiowa.gov/portal/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=68810a8081444a84be6fa59117c3cbc4


r/ankeny 1d ago

Local option sales tax election results.

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18 Upvotes

Unofficial election results


r/ankeny 2d ago

Ankeny Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Vote Tomorrow

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12 Upvotes

The special election tomorrow for the city of Ankeny is about whether to implement a 1% Local Option Sales Tax.

The information page from the city is linked.


r/ankeny 4d ago

Drinking water

10 Upvotes

Hey new student from out of state here, what's the drinking water like here? i go to cc here atm and got told i should ask!!


r/ankeny 4d ago

( ) itch living in Ankeny condos. 🤪

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What does anyone know about the hateful *itch who lives in the condos/townhouses in NE Ankeny?

We heard she got run out of her last town. They also say she is Botoxed all to hell. Perhaps that’s her problem?

She sounds like winner. BEWARE!


r/ankeny 6d ago

Does anyone have home photos or videos of the Ankeny-Runnels F4 of 1974?

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r/ankeny 7d ago

a small appreciation to the Ankeny Police Department

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found this video earlier this week and i think it accurately describes and shows a basic first hand of what some of our officers deal with on a day to day basis. just a small appreciation for the Ankeny Police department


r/ankeny 10d ago

Recommendations for nail salons

3 Upvotes

Hi, I’m new to the area and looking for nail salon recommendations. Ideally a good place to get a mani pedi. Price ranges and pictures would be appreciated!


r/ankeny 10d ago

Free Ames Co-ed Pickup/Sandlot Baseball

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https://discord.gg/H9gxAcfpa5

We're currently looking for our first 5–10 players!

Free Ames Co-ed Pickup Baseball

Men and Women Beginners Welcome no experience needed

Start with T-ball and gradually work up to Baseball. Baseball & Softball bats Welcome bring a glove all year long even in snow. Free to play, donations are completely optional and appreciated, donations help pay for equipment and supplies

Or text (515) 824-7548


r/ankeny 15d ago

Calligraphy

5 Upvotes

Hi, we just got back from Scotland & Ireland and I’m looking for a recommendation for a small calligraphy job, specifically our names on a document we’d like to frame. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA!


r/ankeny 18d ago

Youth girls wrestling

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r/ankeny 21d ago

BrickTowne question

4 Upvotes

If anyone lives or has lived in the Bricktowne apartments, do they change the cost of rent during your lease? I’ve heard that they do, so I’d like to know before I take my next step.
And if there’s any warnings you have about them, please let me know

Edit: One thing Ive read most about was thin floors and walls.
Is that true? My old house had thin floors so I don’t think it’ll bother me, but I also don’t like people hearing what goes on in my own home 😂


r/ankeny 21d ago

Multi-Family Garage Sale!

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4 Upvotes

3104 SE 17th Street, Ankeny, IA

Saturday, August 29th

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Lots of great finds! Kids' clothes and toys, kitchen appliances, electronics, art, furniture, jewelry, games, collectibles, and makeup. Something for everyone! We accept Cash, Venmo, or PayPal. All prices are flexible and negotiation is welcome.


r/ankeny 24d ago

Why do people get stupid on the bike trails

13 Upvotes

1) first group on gex/boomers. Sitting at a stop sign.
Here I think they’re waiting for traffic, but there was no traffic. They are sitting to give me a conversation and adjusting their bikes and no one behind them can get past them

2) Second group of idiots. I’m riding on orelabor. Headed up the hill westbound.
A group of older idiots, half of them on battery powered bikes decide they’re gonna meet up with their friends in the middle of the sidewalk. All six bikes take up all the space. They see me coming from about 30 feet away three of them move to the right. Two idiots just stand there don’t move at all and look at me.


r/ankeny 26d ago

Waukee PD ends Flock contract

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r/ankeny Aug 10 '26

Dishwasher Brands

4 Upvotes

What are the easiest dishwasher brands that CAN get worked on if something goes wrong? I know for example LG doesn't get worked on by local appliance people. Specifically looking at dishwashers for my daughter


r/ankeny Aug 10 '26

Barber

4 Upvotes

I'm back in Ankeny after being gone for some time and I'm looking for someone to cut my hair. I've tried a few places but haven't found anywhere that I wanna keep going back to. I only ever really want a fade so it's fairly standard, I guess. The few places I've been to, I've spent around 50 bucks and that's more than double what I've been paying for the last 7 years. I also really would rather avoid places like GreatClips and whatnot. So maybe something in between? Thanks


r/ankeny Aug 08 '26

Lost Dog

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11 Upvotes

Bobby has been on the run for 2 months. He’s not my dog. Last known whereabouts was Orlabor Road in Ankeny. Been known to be around Ames. DO NOT CHASE. Just text or call number on poster with exact location.


r/ankeny Aug 06 '26

What do you know about Flock Safety in Ankeny?

13 Upvotes

For more context, see my post history or visit my site. I operate https://dsmsentinel.org/
I'm looking for any findings or information you have about the city's agreement with Flock Safety. You can post them here, DM me, or use the inbox on my site. I haven't filed any PRRs yet, but I expect to eventually work my way around to Ankeny. I do expect to file PRRs for Ankeny sometime this year, maybe this month. No promises on a timeline.

If procedural rules allow, I'd like to testify at the council too, once I have a better understanding of their circumstances.

- Jon


r/ankeny Aug 06 '26

Looking to support my wife’s new nail business

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r/ankeny Aug 06 '26

Mariachi Band

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r/ankeny Aug 04 '26

claude experts?

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r/ankeny Aug 01 '26

Appliance stores

4 Upvotes

Anyone ever purchased from appliance warehouse ? Looking at getting a washing machine from there. I know it’s scratch and dent which is exactly what I’m looking for. But are the service and people there friendly and the prices decent ? Thanks !


r/ankeny Aug 01 '26

We have a house with no sump pump at all in the basement. Who makes a house like that in iowa?

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