Skip to main content
Downtown's

YOU'RE READING THE Local's edition

Ankeny: Where opportunity meets community spirit.

Ankeny offers a welcoming and safe atmosphere, perfect for families and individuals alike. The city boasts well-maintained parks, numerous community events, and a strong sense of community pride. You'll find friendly faces and a relaxed pace of life here.

Downtown Polk County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · POLK COUNTY
Polk County, Polk County

City Snapshot

Population

492,401

County

Polk County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$78,827

Quick Numbers

Tap to call

Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Broadlawns Medical Center

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

This Week

Billy Currington & Kip Moore

2026-06-13 at 11:30 PM

Joel Sires w/ River Glen

2026-06-14

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

2026-06-15 at 12:30 AM

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

2026-06-15 at 12:30 AM

The Wallflowers

2026-06-15 at 1:00 AM

Community Leaders

View All
J
Joni Ernst

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

C
Charles Grassley

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

Kim Reynolds
Kim Reynolds

Governor

Republican Party