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Ankeny, Iowa

Located in Polk County, Iowa, Ankeny was established in 1875. One of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. Casey's General Stores is headquartered in Ankeny.
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Founded 1875 | Population 75,000 | Peak 75,000 (2024) | County Polk County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ankeny, Iowa

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1875 Railroad Town: Named for Civil War officer.
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1903 Incorporated: Ankeny was officially incorporated as a city.
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1960 Parks & Recreation: Ankeny developed parks and recreational facilities that became central to community life.
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2000 Des Moines Boom: Fastest-growing Iowa city.
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Latest News in Ankeny

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1875 Transport
Railroad Town
1903 Government
Incorporated
1960 Culture
Parks & Recreation
2000 Business
Des Moines Boom

Did You Know?

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One of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa.
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Casey's General Stores is headquartered in Ankeny.
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Named for Civil War Colonel John Fletcher Ankeny.
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Ankeny is located in Polk County, Iowa.
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Ankeny was founded in 1875.

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Famous People from Ankeny, Iowa

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Mike Bousselot
Politician · Born Nov 2, 1982 · Age 43
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Pat Dunsmore
Football Player · Born Oct 2, 1959 · Age 66
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Jeff Lamberti
Politician
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Garrett Gobble
Politician, Educator · Born May 2, 1995 · Age 30
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John Landon (Iowa politician)
Politician · Born Mar 7, 1950 · Died Jul 29, 2021 (age 71)
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