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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

Jan 28, 2016
Trump Takes Risk Skipping Debate Challenging Murdoch
DES MOINES, Iowa — On January 28, 2016, Donald Trump made a bold call that shook up the Republican primary race: he skipped a ke…
Jan 25, 2016
Jeb Bush Polling One Percent Iowa and 4 Percent Florida
WASHINGTON — Jeb Bush’s presidential bid hit a rough patch on January 25, 2016, as polls showed him languishing at just 1 …

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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