﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>https://www.ankeny.org</link><description>News related to Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/1/2026 7:30 PM - 9/1/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t90/1/16/1f4bf.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;It&amp;#39;s time to jam out to all the best 2000&amp;#39;s hits! Join us at B&amp;amp;B for 2000&amp;#39;s Music Bingo on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30PM!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, &amp;amp; we have PRIZES for our winners!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Please support us by purchasing food &amp;amp; drinks while you play! This ensures we&amp;#39;re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-912026-730-PM-912026-830-PM-8968/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:11:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed 9/1/2026 11:30 AM - 9/1/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:janderson@ankeny.org"&gt;janderson@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; or call 515-964-0685.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-912026-1130-AM-912026-500-PM-8976/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:09:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/3/2026 7:30 PM - 9/3/2026 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/1f319.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf/1/16/1f942.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Witchy vibes. Handcrafted cocktails. A little bit of midnight magic... at 7:30 PM.&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gather your coven &amp;amp; join us at B&amp;amp;B Theatres for a Midnight* (but actually 7:30!) Margaritas Mixology Tasting on THU, SEP 3 at 7:30PM!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Your ticket includes 3 margarita cocktails, guided mixology education, and 1 commemorative &amp;quot;Practical Magic 2&amp;quot; blender cup*!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn more &amp;amp; get tickets here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F48mVnt4%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKcWFwR3c0NDlhSTZCb3l4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj4y8Xres-m-jAfn12ALSPxtXhUS-QDoLwxvgsbmuWADHnaVZFSCwfwWI73P_aem_za-9RgbLX1ltXdDDhpDVoA&amp;amp;h=AUCYrANBzQJAF4xXZ-gFP6uqxaeLNFedopsTjxI83g2q8EI2_ejyF_ZMiHPyaVPUNi7MzPLNZ-N8Hd0n7EJBUpRzaBmkA8s_ZKkMIFpDq9UkBVBpuPCIrP_sm2m8zmTOqXX0SaqI48GD6xw5&amp;amp;__tn__=q&amp;amp;c[0]=AUCyoKb79TFq0B2AkXK4slf_p66quQEajD0yRFPbpXFHfJaxDS2aieScslLruJj01hCSZyuTHgDGwsJ9LfQAV1N5K-7-tmjNaf34B24J6iQIDDgsuC2NtrNDZj4HKuWK3XLvXiP69xc_1kQ-ylwTMDIgbrAXQ-M8vrE" rel="nofollow" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank"&gt;https://bit.ly/48mVnt4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
**If the commemorative cups are not available during the event, guests may return September 10-16 with their Eventbrite ticket confirmation to redeem their cup.&lt;br /&gt;
*Attendees must be 21+ and will be carded at the event&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-932026-730-PM-932026-900-PM-8958/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:09:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed 9/4/2026 12:00 Noon - 9/4/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=10241" style="height: 336px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-942026-1200-Noon-942026-500-PM-8975/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:58:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal Rescue League of Iowa 9/5/2026 10:00 AM - 9/5/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;Stretch, sip, and support homeless pets!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join us for a one-of-a-kind yoga experience inside the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch, where wellness meets compassion. Begin with an all-levels yoga class led by a professional instructor, then unwind as you spend time with the horses, chickens, and other rescued barn animals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After class, enjoy a complimentary Golden Gallop champagne cocktail (21+) as you take in the peaceful surroundings, connect with fellow animal lovers, and learn more about the life-changing work happening at the ranch. Every ticket helps provide care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need, making your morning on the mat an experience that gives back.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Animal-Rescue-League-of-Iowa-952026-1000-AM-952026-1100-AM-8950/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:51:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 9/5/2026 8:00 AM - 9/5/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Shop fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, homemade baked goods, delicious prepared foods &amp;amp; drinks, and unique handmade crafts from local vendors. It&amp;rsquo;s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Uptown Ankeny.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines &amp;amp; Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit us on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUptownAnkeny"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14427" style="height: 221px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Uptown-Ankeny-Farmers-Market-952026-800-AM-952026-1200-Noon-8859/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed 9/7/2026 8:30 AM - 9/7/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=10241" style="height: 336px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-972026-830-AM-972026-500-PM-8724/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 23:32:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/8/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;This September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We know that in times of crisis, our communities step up to help. But every day, thousands of people need lifesaving blood transfusions because of cancer treatments, childbirth complications, surgeries, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This September 8-12, honor that spirit of service by donating blood. Every donation is an act of compassion that saves lives. As a thank-you, all donors at a LifeServe donor center or mobile blood drive will receive our exclusive patriotic trucker hats &amp;ndash; back by popular demand!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Schedule your donation today at a LifeServe donor center or blood drive near you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/current-promotions/united-to-save-lives/"&gt;United to Save Lives - LifeServe Blood Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-982026-8946/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:38:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/8/2026 7:30 PM - 9/8/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1e/1/16/1f33f.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;img alt="???" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7d/1/16/1f56f.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Gather your coven &amp;amp; get ready for a magical night! Join us at B&amp;amp;B for Practical Magic Trivia on TUE, SEP 8 at 7:30PM!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First come, first served; arrive early to secure your spots!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, &amp;amp; we have PRIZES for our winners!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Please support us by purchasing food &amp;amp; drinks while you play to ensure we&amp;#39;re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-982026-730-PM-982026-830-PM-8984/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wreck N’ Roll Rage Room 9/8/2026 6:00 PM - 9/8/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/790651260_122206536974856360_3278707582466612816_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&amp;amp;cstp=mx1448x1086&amp;amp;ctp=s960x960&amp;amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;amp;ccb=1-7&amp;amp;_nc_sid=75d36f&amp;amp;_nc_ohc=ZuT5jasPYfgQ7kNvwEC87Ge&amp;amp;_nc_oc=AdqbUqdHjPTWMAHuu1iaBKxtd0fNS0BK9xITOrwqasIdCEncB2oMiQdiquLHv1iMsgYvrg6iUjB8oEmmkGXWpGK6&amp;amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;amp;_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&amp;amp;_nc_gid=7E4ataImOv09C5O7qF3POQ&amp;amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;amp;oh=00_AQLu3hFaF758cAviJZOstmNrkAeXtlI9Egz0Tn1G09HZaw&amp;amp;oe=6AA0C888" style="height: 450px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Come celebrate our newest addition of a splatter room with us!. There will be free food, prizes, and a little fun with paint. Wear clothes that can get messy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Wreck-N-Roll-Rage-Room-982026-600-PM-982026-800-PM-8985/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:59:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AYP Lunch &amp; Learn 9/9/2026 11:30 AM - 9/9/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Ankeny Young Professionals for a Lunch &amp;amp; Learn sponsored by the Ankeny Real Estate Group!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This session will feature&amp;nbsp;Travis Shelton. Travis is an executive financial coach, speaker, author, and host of the Meaning Over Money Podcast. Travis&amp;rsquo;s mission is to help people live a more meaningful life. He&amp;nbsp;encourages a holistic approach to life, work, and money, and recognizes that money is not the measuring stick of success. Rather, it&amp;rsquo;s one of many tools we can utilize to support a meaningful, fulfilling, and generous life.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="973" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="577"&gt;AYP hosts multiple Lunch &amp;amp; Learn programs throughout the year during the lunch hour. Networking at 11:30 with the presentation to begin at noon. These educational events are designed to help members grow through topics related to business, leadership, community, and personal and professional development, all while connecting with other young professionals in Ankeny. Enjoy lunch on AYP, learn something new, and build connections that support your success!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;AYP Members are Free to attend.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.ankeny.org/join-ayp/"&gt;Become a Member Today!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Non-members have a fee of $15.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration is required.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14598" style="width: 800px; height: 419px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/AYP-Lunch-Learn-992026-1130-AM-992026-100-PM-8753/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:26:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/9/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;This September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We know that in times of crisis, our communities step up to help. But every day, thousands of people need lifesaving blood transfusions because of cancer treatments, childbirth complications, surgeries, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This September 8-12, honor that spirit of service by donating blood. Every donation is an act of compassion that saves lives. As a thank-you, all donors at a LifeServe donor center or mobile blood drive will receive our exclusive patriotic trucker hats &amp;ndash; back by popular demand!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Schedule your donation today at a LifeServe donor center or blood drive near you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/current-promotions/united-to-save-lives/"&gt;United to Save Lives - LifeServe Blood Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-992026-8969/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:15:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting 9/9/2026 4:30 PM - 9/9/2026 5:00 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Ribbon-Cutting-992026-430-PM-992026-500-PM-8956/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/10/2026 </title><description>&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Each year the state of Iowa picks a side for one week leading up to the Iowa &amp;ndash; Iowa State football game. Rivalries form between coworkers, friends and families. Half wearing black and the other half wearing cardinal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;When the game ends, both sides return to being Iowans willing to support each other. It&amp;rsquo;s part of what makes Iowans great, they see the big picture and are willing to help their neighbors in times of need. Currently, local Iowa hospitals need lifesaving blood and it&amp;rsquo;s time for all Iowans to come together and help. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;You can show the team you support by wearing your team&amp;rsquo;s colors during your donation and the game, but show we all bleed the same color by scheduling your blood donation with LifeServe Blood Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Donate blood at any LifeServe Blood Center in Iowa between September 8 and 10 and you&amp;rsquo;ll be able to show you stepped up by earning a What Color Do You Bleed shirt. Wear it with pride to show no matter what color you cheer for we all support our local hospitals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Schedule your donation today at &lt;a href="https://lifeserve-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/donate-near-you"&gt;LifeServeBloodCenter.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-9102026-8973/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:18:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/10/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;This September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We know that in times of crisis, our communities step up to help. But every day, thousands of people need lifesaving blood transfusions because of cancer treatments, childbirth complications, surgeries, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This September 8-12, honor that spirit of service by donating blood. Every donation is an act of compassion that saves lives. As a thank-you, all donors at a LifeServe donor center or mobile blood drive will receive our exclusive patriotic trucker hats &amp;ndash; back by popular demand!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Schedule your donation today at a LifeServe donor center or blood drive near you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/current-promotions/united-to-save-lives/"&gt;United to Save Lives - LifeServe Blood Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-9102026-8970/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:15:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal Rescue League of Iowa 9/10/2026 6:30 PM - 9/10/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;Join us for a special Yappy Hour at Smash Park!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Grab your pup and head to Smash Park for an evening of fun! Enjoy free music bingo with prizes, refreshing drinks, and spend time with fellow dog lovers on their patio &amp;ndash; all while supporting homeless pets. Make lasting memories and meet new friends (two and four-legged)!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This is a FREE event,&amp;nbsp;though we ask that you RSVP via our website.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Animal-Rescue-League-of-Iowa-9102026-630-PM-9102026-830-PM-8941/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:59:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business After Hours 9/10/2026 4:00 PM - 9/10/2026 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="168" data-start="0"&gt;Join us for a &lt;strong data-end="51" data-start="14"&gt;note-worthy evening of networking&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong data-end="79" data-start="55"&gt;Business After Hours&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="126" data-start="83"&gt;Thursday, September 10 from 4 &amp;ndash; 5:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;, hosted by &lt;strong data-end="162" data-start="138"&gt;Lincoln Savings Bank&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="344" data-start="170"&gt;Bring your business cards and connect with fellow Chamber members as you deposit new connections, build interest in your network, and make some capital conversations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="714" data-start="346"&gt;Hosted by Lincoln Savings Bank, this event promises a truly presidential level of hospitality. You might even say networking here is a house united with great conversation and strong community connections. It is the perfect chance to bank on meeting someone new while catching up with familiar faces.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="917" data-start="716"&gt;Whether you are looking to invest in new relationships, cash in on great conversations, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening with the local business community, Business After Hours is the place to be.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1006" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="919"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1002" data-start="919"&gt;No registration required. Just stop by and make a few connections worth saving.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1006" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="919"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14562" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1006" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="919"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Business-After-Hours-9102026-400-PM-9102026-530-PM-8702/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:33:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/11/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;This September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We know that in times of crisis, our communities step up to help. But every day, thousands of people need lifesaving blood transfusions because of cancer treatments, childbirth complications, surgeries, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This September 8-12, honor that spirit of service by donating blood. Every donation is an act of compassion that saves lives. As a thank-you, all donors at a LifeServe donor center or mobile blood drive will receive our exclusive patriotic trucker hats &amp;ndash; back by popular demand!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Schedule your donation today at a LifeServe donor center or blood drive near you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/current-promotions/united-to-save-lives/"&gt;United to Save Lives - LifeServe Blood Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-9112026-8971/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/11/2026 </title><description>&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Each year the state of Iowa picks a side for one week leading up to the Iowa &amp;ndash; Iowa State football game. Rivalries form between coworkers, friends and families. Half wearing black and the other half wearing cardinal.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;When the game ends, both sides return to being Iowans willing to support each other. It&amp;rsquo;s part of what makes Iowans great, they see the big picture and are willing to help their neighbors in times of need. Currently, local Iowa hospitals need lifesaving blood and it&amp;rsquo;s time for all Iowans to come together and help. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;You can show the team you support by wearing your team&amp;rsquo;s colors during your donation and the game, but show we all bleed the same color by scheduling your blood donation with LifeServe Blood Center.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Donate blood at any LifeServe Blood Center in Iowa between September 8 and 10 and you&amp;rsquo;ll be able to show you stepped up by earning a What Color Do You Bleed shirt. Wear it with pride to show no matter what color you cheer for we all support our local hospitals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-bottom:11px"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:12pt"&gt;&lt;span style="line-height:115%"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"&gt;Schedule your donation today at &lt;a href="https://lifeserve-donor.prod.forcytesp.com/donate-near-you"&gt;LifeServeBloodCenter.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-9112026-8974/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:19:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LifeServe Blood Center 9/12/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;This September marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the days and weeks that followed, the country came together in extraordinary ways, including donating blood in record numbers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We know that in times of crisis, our communities step up to help. But every day, thousands of people need lifesaving blood transfusions because of cancer treatments, childbirth complications, surgeries, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This September 8-12, honor that spirit of service by donating blood. Every donation is an act of compassion that saves lives. As a thank-you, all donors at a LifeServe donor center or mobile blood drive will receive our exclusive patriotic trucker hats &amp;ndash; back by popular demand!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Schedule your donation today at a LifeServe donor center or blood drive near you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/current-promotions/united-to-save-lives/"&gt;United to Save Lives - LifeServe Blood Center&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LifeServe-Blood-Center-9122026-8972/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 9/12/2026 8:00 AM - 9/12/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Shop fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, homemade baked goods, delicious prepared foods &amp;amp; drinks, and unique handmade crafts from local vendors. It&amp;rsquo;s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Uptown Ankeny.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines &amp;amp; Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit us on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUptownAnkeny"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14427" style="height: 221px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Uptown-Ankeny-Farmers-Market-9122026-800-AM-9122026-1200-Noon-8860/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/14/2026 2:00 PM - 9/14/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f004.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mahjong players, mark your calendars! We&amp;#39;re excited to announce that we&amp;#39;re hosting our first FREE Mahjong Monday Event at B&amp;amp;B Theatres on MON, SEP 14 from 2-8PM!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tba/1/16/1f4e3.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy a session or two of open/experienced play with fellow Mahjong players in the community! First come, first served!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy our Sterling&amp;#39;s HAPPY HOUR until 6PM!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;FREE to play &amp;amp; located in Sterling&amp;#39;s!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;For experienced players, but beginners are welcome to watch/learn!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Limited supplies available-- feel free to bring your own tiles, mat, or full set!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help us keep this event free &amp;amp; fun for everyone, outside food, beverages, and coolers are not permitted.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-9142026-200-PM-9142026-800-PM-8986/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:24:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/15/2026 7:30 PM - 9/15/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Enjoy an evening of friendly competition &amp;amp; good music with your community!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7f/1/16/1f60a.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Join us at B&amp;amp;B for General Music Bingo on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30PM-- arrive early to secure your spots! We&amp;#39;ll cover many genres &amp;amp; time periods, so be prepared for variety!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, &amp;amp; we have PRIZES for our winners!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Please support us by purchasing food &amp;amp; drinks while you play! This ensures we&amp;#39;re able to continue hosting these FREE events for the community!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-9152026-730-PM-9152026-830-PM-8987/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:24:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office is closed for the Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:30 AM - 9/15/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Chamber Office is closed for the &lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.ankeny.org/atlas/events/8819/details"&gt;Multicultural Business Summit&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:janderson@ankeny.org"&gt;janderson@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; or call 515-964-0685.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-is-closed-for-the-Multicultural-Business-Summit-9152026-830-AM-9152026-200-PM-8978/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:12:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multicultural Business Summit 9/15/2026 8:00 AM - 9/15/2026 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FLASH SALE!&amp;nbsp; Register for two tickets and use the appropriate code at checkout:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members: bogo1&lt;br /&gt;
Non-members: bogo2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#e74c3c;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss out&amp;mdash;register today and bring a friend or colleague!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 Multicultrual Business Summit, a half-day event dedicated to empowering and elevating minority business owners and professionals. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Ankeny, this summit will feature insightful discussions, expert-led breakout sessions, and a keynote presentation&amp;mdash;all designed to provide valuable resources and inspiration for business growth and community leadership.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Attendees will then have the opportunity to attend three engaging breakout sessions. Midday, lunch will be served while attendees hear from the keynote speakers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This summit offers a meaningful space to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, share strategies, and gain fresh insight from leaders in the field. Whether you are a current business owner or exploring new opportunities, this summit is designed to support and inspire your journey. We hope to see you there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14579" style="height: 312px; width: 555px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;8:00 &amp;ndash; 8:30 a.m. &amp;ndash; &lt;strong&gt;Check-in/Networking/Light Breakfast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;8:30 &amp;ndash; 8:45 a.m. &amp;ndash; &lt;strong&gt;Welcome&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Breakout Sessions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Session #1&lt;/em&gt; &amp;ndash; 8:50 &amp;ndash; 9:35 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Customer Service Advantage: Driving Loyalty and Revenue&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;featuring Connie Fiscus with Sunflower People &amp;amp; Culture Solutions, LLC&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protecting your Business: Insurance 101&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;featuring Reyna Immerfall with Reyna Immerfall State Farm&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;9:35 &amp;ndash; 9:45 a.m. - Break &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Session #2 &lt;/em&gt;&amp;ndash; 9:50 &amp;ndash; 10:35 a.m.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;8 Ways to Fund Your Business&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Christy Jones with SCORE&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Demystifying AI for Small Business: What Works and What to Avoid&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Mazen Arawi with WorkEAI&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chaos to Clarity: The Six Figure Growth Engine&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Kourtney Perry with Privacy, LLC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;10:35 &amp;ndash; 10:45 a.m. - Break&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Session #3&lt;/em&gt; &amp;ndash; 10:50 &amp;ndash; 11:35 a.m.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Small Business, Big Problems: When to Call an Employment Lawyer Before Things Get Ugly (yesterday)&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Nicole M. Proesch with Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler &amp;amp; Hagen P.C.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Launch Broke. Market Smarter.&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Kenneth James Chester Jr with TechMobility Productions/TechMobility Press/Streetwise Marketing&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scaling Your Small Business&lt;/strong&gt; featuring Laura Kinnard with Curated Growth&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:35 a.m. &amp;ndash; &lt;strong&gt;Boxed Lunch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;12:00 &amp;ndash; 12:50 p.m. - &lt;strong&gt;Keynote: Creating Community Through Collaboration&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;12:50 &amp;ndash; 1:00 p.m. &amp;ndash; &lt;strong&gt;Closing/Giveaways&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/board-of-supervisors/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14317" style="height: 255px; width: 450px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/board-of-supervisors/"&gt;Polk County Board of Supervisors&lt;/a&gt; - Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.workeai.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14608" style="height: 168px; width: 250px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.workeai.com/"&gt;WorkEAI &lt;/a&gt;- Swag Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.onwithlife.org/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14609" style="height: 137px; width: 450px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.onwithlife.org/"&gt;On With Life&lt;/a&gt; - Coffee Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reyna-insurance.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=10703" style="height: 149px; width: 450px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.reyna-insurance.com/"&gt;Reyna Immerfall State Farm Insurance&lt;/a&gt; - Breakout Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ggschickenandwaffles.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/external/wcpages/wcmedia/images/GGs Chicken Waffles.png" style="height: 219px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ggschickenandwaffles.com/"&gt;G.G.&amp;#39;s Chicken &amp;amp; Waffles&lt;/a&gt; - Breakout Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thefinishingtouchez.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14610" style="height: 178px; width: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.thefinishingtouchez.com/"&gt;The Finishing Touchez, Inc.&lt;/a&gt; - Breakout Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tworldnorthstar.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14611" style="height: 86px; width: 450px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tworldnorthstar.com/"&gt;Transworld Business Advisors &lt;/a&gt;- Breakout Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://coachconniefiscus.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14308" style="height: 209px; width: 250px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://coachconniefiscus.com/"&gt;Sunflower People &amp;amp; Culture Solutions&lt;/a&gt; - Vendor Booth Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://mmay.esourcecoach.com/"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=13063" style="height: 178px; width: 350px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://mmay.esourcecoach.com/"&gt;The Entrepreneur&amp;#39;s Source&lt;/a&gt; - Vendor Booth Sponsor&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Multicultural-Business-Summit-9152026-800-AM-9152026-100-PM-8819/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:27:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed  9/16/2026 8:30 AM - 9/16/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Chamber Office is closed for continuing education and Strategic Planning. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:janderson@ankeny.org"&gt;janderson@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; or call 515-964-0685.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-9162026-830-AM-9162026-500-PM-8977/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:10:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AYP After Hours 9/17/2026 5:00 PM - 9/17/2026 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="134" data-start="0"&gt;Step up your networking game at &lt;strong data-end="51" data-start="32"&gt;AYP After Hours&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="95" data-start="55"&gt;Thursday, September 17 from 5 &amp;ndash; 7 PM&lt;/strong&gt;, sponsored by &lt;strong data-end="130" data-start="110"&gt;Flooring America&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="134" data-start="0"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14518" style="height: 338px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Ankeny Young Professionals for a relaxed evening of connections where you can lay the groundwork for new relationships, cover some ground with fellow professionals, and build a network that really stands the test of time. Hosted by Flooring America, this event is a great chance to connect with a locally owned business that has been proudly serving Iowa since 2002.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you are looking to floor the competition with your networking skills, roll out the carpet for new connections, or simply tile a few great conversations together, this casual evening is the perfect place to do it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1129" data-start="1051"&gt;There is &lt;strong data-end="1073" data-start="1060"&gt;no agenda&lt;/strong&gt;, just great company!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1231" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1131"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1226" data-start="1131"&gt;No registration required. Just drop in and let&amp;rsquo;s build some connections from the ground up.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/AYP-After-Hours-9172026-500-PM-9172026-700-PM-8754/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:35:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed 9/17/2026 8:30 AM - 9/17/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Chamber Office is closed for continuing education and Strategic Planning. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:janderson@ankeny.org"&gt;janderson@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; or call 515-964-0685.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-9172026-830-AM-9172026-500-PM-8982/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:50:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Office Closed 9/18/2026 8:30 AM - 9/18/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;Chamber Office is closed for continuing education and Strategic Planning. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Chamber Executive Director, Jamie Anderson, at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:janderson@ankeny.org"&gt;janderson@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt; or call 515-964-0685.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chamber-Office-Closed-9182026-830-AM-9182026-500-PM-8983/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:50:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber's September "6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook", presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard 9/18/2026 10:00 AM - 9/18/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Learn the Playbook to a Better Business in under 2 hours. You will walk out with strategies you will be able to implement right away!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Are you a business owner? Unlock the success you&amp;#39;ve always envisioned for your business at our exclusive &amp;quot;6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook&amp;quot; workshop! Wondering what&amp;#39;s in it for you? Let&amp;#39;s break it down:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get clear and get in control.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Stop reacting all day. We help you simplify what matters most, set a real direction, and create a plan you can actually follow, so your business feels steadier and less stressful.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attract the right customers on purpose.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;No more &amp;ldquo;anyone with a pulse.&amp;rdquo; You&amp;rsquo;ll dial in who you serve best and how to talk about what you do, so the right people find you faster and saying &amp;ldquo;yes&amp;rdquo; becomes easier.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Build a business that runs smoother (even when you&amp;rsquo;re busy).&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We&amp;rsquo;ll turn the stuff you do repeatedly into simple, repeatable steps, so things don&amp;rsquo;t fall apart when life gets hectic or when you hand work to someone else.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Create a team that carries weight.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Whether it&amp;rsquo;s your first hire or your tenth, we focus on getting the right people, setting clear expectations, and building accountability, so you&amp;rsquo;re not the only one pushing the rock uphill.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make everything work together.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Marketing, sales, operations, and leadership shouldn&amp;rsquo;t feel like separate jobs. We help you connect the dots so your time, money, and energy go into a system that actually supports growth.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn effort into real results.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ll measure what matters, make smarter decisions, and keep momentum, so you&amp;rsquo;re not just &amp;ldquo;busy,&amp;rdquo; you&amp;rsquo;re building profit, progress, and more FREEDOM.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Don&amp;#39;t miss out on this transformative experience! Secure your spot now and elevate your business to new heights. The &amp;quot;6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook&amp;quot; workshop is your gateway to unparalleled success!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Who&amp;#39;s this workshop for?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Small- to medium-sized business owners.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to increase their net profit.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking for a better team strategy.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to scale to the next level with their business.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to enjoy more vacations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-steps-to-your-business-owner-playbook-tickets-1979284137135"&gt;6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook Tickets, Fri, Sep 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14568" style="height: 278px; width: 555px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chambers-September-6-Steps-to-Your-Business-Owner-Playbook-presented-by-ActionCOACH-Vanguard-9182026-1000-AM-9182026-1200-Noon-8694/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:59:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 9/19/2026 8:00 AM - 9/19/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Shop fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, homemade baked goods, delicious prepared foods &amp;amp; drinks, and unique handmade crafts from local vendors. It&amp;rsquo;s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Uptown Ankeny.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines &amp;amp; Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit us on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUptownAnkeny"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14427" style="height: 221px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Uptown-Ankeny-Farmers-Market-9192026-800-AM-9192026-1200-Noon-8861/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:50:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal Rescue League of Iowa 9/19/2026 10:00 AM - 9/19/2026 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;Ride for the animals! Grab your friends, your family, and your motorcycle and join us for a ride in support of the homeless pets at the ARL!&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This ride includes fun-filled stops with animals at every location, drink specials at participating bars, the opportunity to win cool prizes through our silent auction, a cash prize for our 50/50 raffle, and so much more&amp;mdash;ALL on a scenic route through the rolling hills south of the metro!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your registration includes a wristband for drink specials at each bar and other event activities. Just by registering you are supporting homeless pets who need the ARL&amp;rsquo;s help and care.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PLUS: The first 40 riders to register will score a custom Howl on Wheels koozie!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Animal-Rescue-League-of-Iowa-9192026-1000-AM-9192026-600-PM-8951/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:52:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/21/2026 2:00 PM - 9/21/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f004.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mahjong players, mark your calendars! We&amp;#39;re excited to announce that we&amp;#39;re hosting our first FREE Mahjong Monday Event at B&amp;amp;B Theatres on MON, SEP 14 from 2-8PM!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tba/1/16/1f4e3.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy a session or two of open/experienced play with fellow Mahjong players in the community! First come, first served!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy our Sterling&amp;#39;s HAPPY HOUR until 6PM!&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/1/16/1f379.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;FREE to play &amp;amp; located in Sterling&amp;#39;s!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;For experienced players, but beginners are welcome to watch/learn!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="?" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png" width="16" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Limited supplies available-- feel free to bring your own tiles, mat, or full set!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help us keep this event free &amp;amp; fun for everyone, outside food, beverages, and coolers are not permitted.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/B-B-Theatres-Ankeny-12-BRoll-Bowling-9212026-200-PM-9212026-800-PM-8988/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:24:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lattes &amp; Leads 9/22/2026 7:30 AM - 9/22/2026 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="158" data-start="0"&gt;Make a &lt;strong data-end="37" data-start="7"&gt;case for great connections&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong data-end="59" data-start="41"&gt;Lattes &amp;amp; Leads&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="105" data-start="63"&gt;Tuesday, September 22, from 7:30 &amp;ndash; 9 AM&lt;/strong&gt;, sponsored by &lt;strong data-end="155" data-start="120"&gt;Lamberti, Murphy &amp;amp; Strong, P.C. (LGL)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="449" data-start="160"&gt;Bring your &lt;strong data-end="189" data-start="171"&gt;business cards&lt;/strong&gt; and join fellow Chamber members for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and networking. Whether you are presenting your best elevator pitch or simply &lt;strong data-end="381" data-start="347"&gt;resting your case over a latte&lt;/strong&gt;, this event is a great way to strengthen your professional network.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="924" data-start="451"&gt;A longtime supporter of the Ankeny Chamber &amp;amp; Community, LGL Lamberti, Murphy &amp;amp; Strong, P.C. has been serving businesses and individuals in Ankeny and throughout Iowa for more than 20 years. Their team provides trusted legal guidance across a wide range of areas, including business law, real estate, estate planning, family law, and litigation. They believe that strong community relationships are the foundation of great advocacy, both inside and outside the courtroom.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1077" data-start="926"&gt;So come ready to &lt;strong data-end="1076" data-start="943"&gt;raise the bar for great networking, build a strong case for new partnerships, and adjourn your morning with meaningful connections&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1159" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1079"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1154" data-start="1079"&gt;No registration required. Just stop by and let the conversations begin.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1159" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1079"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14607" style="height: 337px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1159" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1079"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Lattes-Leads-9222026-730-AM-9222026-900-AM-8714/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:57:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Member Mixer 9/23/2026 4:00 PM - 9/23/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This event is for members who have recently joined the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. Email &lt;a href="mailto:tpetersmith@ankeny.org?subject=New%20Member%20Mixer%20-%20April%2022"&gt;tpetersmith@ankeny.org&lt;/a&gt; for additional questions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14569" style="height: 465px; width: 555px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/New-Member-Mixer-9232026-400-PM-9232026-500-PM-8893/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:06:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting 9/24/2026 4:30 PM - 9/24/2026 5:00 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Ribbon-Cutting-9242026-430-PM-9242026-500-PM-8948/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:45:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ribbon Cutting 9/25/2026 12:00 Noon - 9/25/2026 12:30 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Ribbon-Cutting-9252026-1200-Noon-9252026-1230-PM-8967/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:30:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ankeny Community Theatre 9/25/2026 7:30 PM - 10/4/2026 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Clue&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; by Sandy Rustin is a play based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, and presented by Ankeny Community Theatre in Ankeny, IA. Rated PG-13.&lt;br /&gt;
Dates: 9/25/2026, 9/26/2026, 9/27/2026, 10/1/2026, 10/2/2026, 10/3/2026, 10/4/2026&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;$25 for adults; $23 for seniors (60+); $20 for students&lt;br /&gt;
Tickets are all general admission, and seating is first come first served with doors opening 30 minutes before start time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, &lt;strong&gt;Clue&lt;/strong&gt; is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Ankeny-Community-Theatre-9252026-730-PM-1042026-400-PM-8992/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:11:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Des Moines Area Community College 9/26/2026 8:00 AM - 9/26/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="369" data-start="0"&gt;Lace up your running shoes and join us for the DMACC Foundation Alumni 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run on the beautiful DMACC Ankeny Campus! Whether you&amp;#39;re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, a proud alum, student, employee, or community member, this family-friendly event is a great way to get active, reconnect with friends, and show your DMACC spirit.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="661" data-start="371"&gt;The morning kicks off with the Alumni 5K Walk/Run, featuring a scenic course through campus, followed by a Kids Fun Run designed to get our youngest participants moving and smiling. Participants can enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere, commemorative event swag, and plenty of community pride.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="933" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="663"&gt;Best of all, proceeds from the event support the DMACC Foundation and its mission to provide scholarships and educational opportunities for DMACC students. Come run, walk, cheer, and make a difference while creating memories with family and friends!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Des-Moines-Area-Community-College-9262026-800-AM-9262026-1100-AM-8911/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:10:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LJUrich Consulting, LLC 9/26/2026 8:30 AM - 9/26/2026 11:45 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Women&amp;#39;s Masterminds Foundational Experience Workshop, Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:30-11:45 a.m., at Blue Bean in Ankeny, Iowa.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej4DY_Yqo4U7N0fwdX7b9MMND2Saza3o1Azo1iuT_fFxEP1g/viewform"&gt;Click here&lt;/a&gt; to register today!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej4DY_Yqo4U7N0fwdX7b9MMND2Saza3o1Azo1iuT_fFxEP1g/viewform"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14572" style="height: 782px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/LJUrich-Consulting-LLC-9262026-830-AM-9262026-1145-AM-8947/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:48:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 9/26/2026 8:00 AM - 9/26/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Shop fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, homemade baked goods, delicious prepared foods &amp;amp; drinks, and unique handmade crafts from local vendors. It&amp;rsquo;s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Uptown Ankeny.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines &amp;amp; Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Visit us on&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUptownAnkeny"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14427" style="height: 221px; width: 600px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Uptown-Ankeny-Farmers-Market-9262026-800-AM-9262026-1200-Noon-8862/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:51:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal Recuse League of Iowa 9/27/2026 5:30 PM - 9/27/2026 6:45 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Cozy up this fall season at Purrs &amp;amp; Pumpkins! Enjoy an evening filled with decorating pumpkins, adorable kittens, and fall fun.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As you decorate, sip on a Caramel Apple Cocktail (21+) that&amp;rsquo;s available for purchase, snuggle with adorable, adoptable kittens, and enter our raffle for a chance to win a hanging cat condo!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;*Tickets must be purchased in advance. We will not be accepting walk-ins for this event.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Session:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5:30 &amp;ndash; 6:45pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tickets:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;$20 (Ages 5+)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What&amp;rsquo;s Included:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A reserved spot at the event&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A pumpkin and paint for decorating&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Snuggles with adorable, adoptable kittens&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Animal-Recuse-League-of-Iowa-9272026-530-PM-9272026-645-PM-8953/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber's September Profit Academy, presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard 9/28/2026 4:00 PM - 9/28/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chamber Education presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard - Profit Academy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#ffea2b;"&gt;Connect Better, Sell More&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This virtual event is free for all Ankeny Chamber members. Registration is required, and space is limited.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reclaim Your Time &amp;amp; Make More Money in 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Join ActionCOACH for our 2026 Profit Academy Series: Monthly 60-minute virtual classes designed to strengthen the fundamentals of business growth, including mindset, marketing, sales, systems, team, and profit. Learn alongside other business owners and make 2026 your most profitable year yet!&lt;br /&gt;
Wondering what&amp;#39;s in it for you? Let&amp;#39;s break it down:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Set Your Mind to Success:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Learn the best methods to ensure your thinking will propel your business forward. Control your thoughts and control your success.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn Your Marketing into an ATM:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Learn how to turn your marketing into a predictable investment with a measurable return.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Take Your Sales to New Heights:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to sell through asking the right questions, at the right time, with the right person.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hire the Right People, Finally:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to put the right people in the right seat on the right bus.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Inspire Your Team to Perform:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Learn how to retain key team members, reward them appropriately and convert them into &amp;quot;Raving Fans&amp;quot;.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn Customers Into Raving Fans:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to identify who your best customers are, what they mean to your business and how to implement principles of great service.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Work Smarter, Not Harder:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to use time to your advantage. Budget your time and achieve focus with a default calendar. Learn how to run your schedule instead of your schedule running you.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Paid From Your Business:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn which numbers drive your business and improve your performance so that you can sell your business at its highest value.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect Better, Sell More: &lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to understand your communication style as well as the person you are talking with, so that you can get results.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6 Steps to Real&amp;nbsp;Growth:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn the six steps that are essential to creating sound, long-term business growth.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Ready for 2027:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Learn how to build a plan that will make 2027 your most profitable year yet!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Don&amp;#39;t miss out on this transformative experience! Secure your spot now and elevate your business to new heights. The&amp;nbsp;&amp;quot;Profit Academy&amp;quot; classes&amp;nbsp;are your gateway to unparalleled success!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Who&amp;#39;s this class for?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Small- to medium-sized business owners.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to increase their net profit.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking for a better team strategy.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to scale to the next level with their business.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Owners looking to enjoy more vacations.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-academy-build-rapport-through-communication-tickets-1979372805344"&gt;Profit Academy - Build Rapport Through Communication Tickets, Monday, September 28 &amp;nbsp;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp; 4 PM - 5 PM CDT | Eventbrite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14570" style="height: 312px; width: 555px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chambers-September-Profit-Academy-presented-by-ActionCOACH-Vanguard-9282026-400-PM-9282026-500-PM-8773/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:11:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>B &amp; B Theatres Ankeny 12 &amp; B-Roll Bowling 9/29/2026 7:30 PM - 9/29/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcf/1/16/1f920.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png" width="16" /&gt; YEEHAW! Join us at B&amp;amp;B for Country Music Bingo on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30PM! First come, first served; arrive early to secure your spots!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;FREE TO PLAY, open to ALL AGES, &amp;amp; we have PRIZES for our winners! &lt;img alt="??" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tbe/1/16/1f3c6.png" width="16" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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