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The Economic Development Department produces a monthly newsletter with the latest development news and new tools for business success in Ankeny. Download current and archived copies below.

• February, 2013
  • Ankeny among the Nation's Best Places to Raise Kids
  • Midwest Grocery Chain Hy-Vee Begins Construction on Second Ankeny Store
  • Casey's General Stores Continues Investing in Ankeny
  • 2012 Building Permits Show Strong Investment in Ankeny
  • New Development Taking Shape at Ankeny Boulevard and 18th Street
• November, 2012
  • New Interchange is Open on Schedule
  • Sewer Project Prepares Land for Development at Corporate Woods Drive Interchange
  • Ankeny Companies Among Iowa's Best Places to Work
  • Construction Underway on New Ankeny Presence for The Iowa Clinic
• September, 2012
  • City Council Helps Solidify Food Manufacturer's Operations in Ankeny
  • Ankeny's Site and Building Database Now Has a Mobile Application Ready for Download
  • New Restaurants Expand Offerings to Employees at Ankeny Businesses
• July, 2012
  • Reconstruction of Irvinedale Drive will open new development opportunities.
  • City Council renews policy to encourage business investment.
  • Number of workers for Ankeny businesses keeps growing; unemployment remains low.
• May, 2012
  • The Toro Company announced its plan to locate a new 450,000 square foot distribution center in Ankeny.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line has developed a site plan for an approximately 30 acre parcel east of the Corporate Woods interchange with I-35.
  • Denny Elwell Company is planning to build a 61,000 square foot light industrial/warehouse building for lease on SE Convenience Boulevard in the Metro North Business Park.
  • City Council initiates project to open new development sites in Crosswinds Business Park.
  • Mills Fleet Farm plans second Iowa store in Ankeny.
• January, 2012
  • John Deere announcement caps a year of business investment in Ankeny
  • 36th Street Interchange on track for fall 2012 opening
  • New office building for Prairie Trail
• October, 2011
  • Lauridsen Group, Inc. plans major investment in Ankeny
  • Two Ankeny companies among Iowa's best places to work
• August, 2011
  • City supports investment and job creation by New Horizon Cuisine
  • Interstate 35 and 36th Street Interchange construction on schedule
  • State Street to be widened to accommodate major projects
• May, 2011
  • Bloomberg Business News spotlights Ankeny for growth and development
  • Ankeny High School students experience that real world of business
  • 25-mile trail is another asset for Ankeny area workforce attraction
• March, 2011
  • City Council holds the line on property taxes for second year
• February, 2011
  • New campaign highlights Ankeny's growing, talented workforce
  • Siemens Industry receives honors for its contribution to workforce partnership
  • 2010 Census results show Ankeny remains Iowa's growth leader
• December, 2010
  • City Council takes action on four business expansions in three months
  • Two new medical clinics established in Ankeny
• November, 2010
  • Iowa Department of Transportation approves grant to extend roads into Crosswinds Business Park
  • Work begins on first phase of 36th Street Interchange construction
  • Wind turbine installation begins at Ankeny-based community college 
• October, 2010
  • Ankeny manufacturer Accu-Mold first to access the Local Business Investment Policy
  • Oralabor Road business corridor street improvement project completed
  • City Council approves bids for major east-west connection through Prairie Trail
• August, 2010
  • Oldcastle materials division to occupy Metro North Business Park office space
  • Workforce study shows positive trend for Central Iowa labor market
  • Workforce program immerses  students and teachers in Ankeny industry operations
• July, 2010
  • Resilient Ankeny businesses weather economy, add employment
  • Exit of Harland Clarke opens up 65,000 square foot facility in Ankeny
  • Indications of increased growth and investment in Ankeny
  • Comprehensive site selection information added to Ankeny Economic Development website
• April, 2010
  • Major New Investment in Student Housing at DMACC and Prairie Trail Intersection
  • Dining Options Continue to Expand for Ankeny Businesses and Residents
  • Turbine Installation Will Help Prepare Workforce for Wind Energy
  • Extended Runway Will Increase Safety and Usability of Ankeny Regional Airport
  • Forbes Ranks the Des Moines Metro Area Number One for Business and Careers 
• January, 2010
  • FFA Enrichment Center at DMACC Opens
  • Rankings Highlight Des Moines Metro Area Value for Business and Residents
  • Ankeny-Based AgVision Recognized for Successful Entrepreneurship 

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