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Ankeny, Iowa
Official seal of Ankeny, Iowa
Seal
Location in the State of Iowa
Location in the State of Iowa
Coordinates: 41°43′36″N, 93°36′15″W
Country United States
State Iowa
County Polk County
Incorporated February 27, 1903
Government
 - Mayor Steven D. Van Oort
Area
 - City  16.8 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Elevation  909 ft (277 m)
Population (2005)
 - City 36,161
 - Density 1,616.5/sq mi (624.3/km²)
 - Metro 522,454
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-7)
Website: http://www.ci.ankeny.ia.us

Drew Presler is a big stinky pig... he smells like dirty socksAnkeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,118 at the 2000 census. A special census taken by the city in 2005 counted 36,162 residents.[1] It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Image File history File links AnkenyIowaSeal. ... Image File history File links IAMap-doton-Ankeny. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Iowa is divided into 99 counties. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Metropolitan area in Western Tokyo as seen from Tokyo Tower A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Standard Time Zone (CST) is a geographic region in the Americas that keeps time by subtracting six hours from UTC (UTC-6). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Daylight saving time around the world  DST used  DST no longer used  DST never used Daylight saving time (DST), also summer time in British English, is the convention of advancing clocks so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. ... Central Daylight Time or CDT is the Central Time Zone (or CST) during Daylight Savings Time. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Polk County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as of 2000, consists of 5 counties, all in Iowa: Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, and Guthrie. ...

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History

Ankeny was founded by John Fletcher Ankeny in 1874 and was incorporated on February 27, 1903. A railroad link from Des Moines through Ankeny to Ames was completed in 1874 and passenger service established in 1880. Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... This article is about the state capital of Iowa. ... The surname Ames is usually either French or Hebrew in origin. ... Year 1874 (MDCCCLXXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar). ...


During World War II Ankeny was home to a federal ordnance plant that manufactured ammunition. After the war, Deere & Company purchased the plant for its Des Moines Works, while Iowa State University used the remainder of the land for its research farm. In June of 2005 ISU sold the land to the city of Ankeny, which plans to develop it into a mixed-use development known as "Prairie Trail."[2] Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Boxes of ammunition clog a warehouse in Baghdad Ammunition is a generic military term meaning (the assembly of) a projectile and its propellant. ... Deere & Company (usually known by its brand name John Deere) (NYSE: DE) is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. ... Fountain of Four Seasons by Christian Petersen with the Campanile in the background Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is a public land-grant and space-grant university located in Ames, Iowa. ...


In 1940 Ankeny had a population of 779, but its population began to grow with the rest of the Des Moines suburbs after World War II. Ankeny's population jumped from 2,964 to 9,151 between 1960 and 1970. By 1990 it had 18,482 people, and in 2000 the population was at 27,117.[3] The 2005 special census count of 36,161 makes Ankeny the third-largest city in Polk County, behind Des Moines and West Des Moines. The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce estimates that the city's population will reach 55,000 by 2020.[4] 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... Nickname: Hartford of the West, City of Skywalks, Raccoon City, DSM Location in the State of Iowa, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Iowa County Polk County Incorporated September 22, 1851 Government  - Mayor Frank Cownie Area  - City  77. ... Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... West Des Moines is a city located in Polk County, and partially in Dallas and Warren counties, in the state of Iowa. ... Chambers of commerce are business advocacy groups which are usually not associated with government. ...


Geography

Ankeny is located at 41°43′36″N, 93°36′15″W (41.726788, -93.604283)GR1. It is located along Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 69 approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Des Moines.Zachary ryan is a freckled fag.. he sucks! This Interstate Highway article needs to be cleaned up to conform to both a higher standard of article quality and accepted design standards outlined in the WikiProject U.S. Interstate Highways. ... U.S. Route 69 is a north-south United States highway. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.4 km² (16.8 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Economy

Major employers in Ankeny include Deere & Company's Des Moines Works, Perishable Distributors of Iowa (a Hy-Vee subsidiary), Tone's Spices, and the Ankeny school district.[4] Casey's General Stores are headquartered in Ankeny. Deere & Company (usually known by its brand name John Deere) (NYSE: DE) is an American corporation based in Moline, Illinois, and the leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world. ... The current corporate logo Hy-Vee Food Stores is an employee-owned chain of supermarkets located in the Midwestern United States. ... Caseys General Stores, Inc. ...


In recent years, several "big box" retailers have opened stores along Delaware Avenue near Interstate 35, including Home Depot, Kohl's, Menards, SuperTarget, and a Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Several large car dealerships are located at the interchange of I-35 and Oralabor Road (Iowa Highway 160). The Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is an American retailer of home improvement and construction products. ... Kohls Corporation (NYSE: KSS) is a department store chain headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. ... Menards is a chain of home improvement stores in the Midwestern United States. ... SuperTarget stores are 175,000-square-foot superstores that feature traditional general merchandise found at discount stores, in addition to a full supermarket section. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... A Subaru car dealership. ...


Demographics

City of Ankeny
Population by year [1]
1910 445
1920 648
1930 632
1940 779
1950 1,229
1960 2,964
1965 5,910
1970 9,151
1975 13,212
1977 15,000
1980 15,410
1985 16,582
1990 18,482
1994 21,479
2000 27,117
2005 36,161

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 27,117 people, 10,339 households, and 7,278 families residing in the city. The population density was 624.3/km² (1,616.5/mi²). There were 10,882 housing units at an average density of 250.5/km² (648.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.94% White, 0.76% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 10,339 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. and 1% frecklers..such as shwartz


The median income for a household in the city was $55,162, and the median income for a family was $66,433. Males had a median income of $42,220 versus $29,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,143. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary and the main campus of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are located in Ankeny. Simpson College and Upper Iowa University also operate classroom facilities there. Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private college located in Ankeny, Iowa. ... The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is a non-selective community college with a major campus in the city of Ankeny, Iowa, situated about 10 miles north of Des Moines, Iowa. ... For the college in Redding, California associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, see Simpson University. ... Upper Iowa University, the largest private university in Iowa, is a four-year, liberal arts institution of higher learning offering quality degree programs to over 670 on-campus students and to over 3,600 center, graduate, and independent study students. ...


The Ankeny Community School District consists of eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. A large elementary school in Magome, Japan. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ... Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education. ...


References

  1. ^ United States Census Bureau. Special Census Certified Counts for Governmental Units in Iowa (2005). Retrieved on 2007 February 19.
  2. ^ Urban Design Associates. Prairie Trail Ankeny: Site History (PDF). Retrieved on 2006 October 2.
  3. ^ City of Ankeny, Iowa. History of Ankeny, Iowa. Retrieved on 2006 October 2.
  4. ^ a b Ankeny Chamber of Commerce. Community Facts. Retrieved on 2007 February 19.

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Ankeny, Iowa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (653 words)
Ankeny was founded by John Fletcher Ankeny in 1874 and was incorporated on February 27, 1903.
In 1940 Ankeny had a population of 779, but its population began to grow with the rest of the Des Moines suburbs after World War II.
Ankeny's population jumped from 2,964 to 9,151 between 1960 and 1970.
Historical Narrative - City of Ankeny, Iowa (1174 words)
Ankeny built the first store and post office on the corner of S.W. Third and S.W. Cherry, and a combination hotel and boarding house was later built about one block east of his first building.
Ankeny was incorporated as a town on February 28, 1903, with a total incorporated area of one square mile.
Ankeny has 17 city parks, a country club, aquatic center which opened in 1997, a 25,000 square foot public library, 2 18-hole public golf courses, and a 100 acre youth sports complex for baseball, softball, soccer and football.
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