Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Spring Fling Golf Outing 6/3/2026 10:00 AM - 6/3/2026 4:30 PM

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:16:22 GMT

This ever popular event is an excellent opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to participate and network with other chamber members!

Registration begins at 9am for all golfers with a shotgun start at 10am. Best ball format.

**This is a Chamber Member only event.

The District - NASH Nights 6/4/2026 5:30 PM - 6/4/2026 9:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:05 GMT

Neal McCoy, with special guest Jason Brown, is coming to NASH Nights in The District in Ankeny on Thursday, June 4th! Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the best part, general admission is FREE!

Grab your friends and come out for a night of cold beer, dancing, and the country music you know and love. This is a night you won't want to miss, see you there!

This event is proudly sponsored by Lamberti, Murphy & Strong Law and Murphy Enterprizes in partnership with Nash 97.3FM.

Want the VIP treatment? Get your tickets to snag a spot in our Carbliss VIP Tent right next to the Keen Project Solutions stage complete with a private bar and two drink tickets to keep the good times rollin’. There's only 100 available, so save your spot! https://apexsway.saffire.com/nashnights

The District - Sips & Songs 6/5/2026 6:00 PM - 6/5/2026 10:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:03:40 GMT

Settle in for a night of great vibes and live music under the summer sky

Sips & Songs in The District
Featuring Mike Walsh + Blake Jack

Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome

Takeout food from The District restaurants is welcome. Facebook

Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 6/6/2026 8:00 AM - 6/6/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:42:56 GMT

Shop fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, homemade baked goods, delicious prepared foods & drinks, and unique handmade crafts from local vendors. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Uptown Ankeny.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.

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Animal Rescue League of Iowa 6/7/2026 10:00 AM - 6/7/2026 12:00 Noon

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:14:45 GMT

We are expecting (kittens)! Kitten Shower | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Join us for a morning full of kittens! Help us prepare for kitten season by providing life saving supplies while also meeting some of the kittens you’ll be helping.

Our kitten nursery is expecting to take in lots of babies, but especially teeny kittens who need A LOT of care. With your help, we can provide all the necessary supplies, support, and love they need until they find their fur-ever home.

Happenings:

Kitten Nursery tour & bottle-feeding demonstration
- Tours will take place at 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 a.m.
Play time with litters of adorable kittens
Fun “baby” shower games to win entries for our raffle baskets
A cat toy making activity
The opportunity to learn more about ARL programs
FREE snacks & a cash bar

This is a FREE event, though we ask that you RSVP via the ticket link

AYP Lunch & Learn 6/10/2026 11:30 AM - 6/10/2026 1:00 PM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:34:59 GMT

Join the Ankeny Young Professionals for a Lunch & Learn

AYP hosts multiple Lunch & 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!

AYP Members are Free to attend. Become a Member Today!

Non-members have a fee of $15.

Registration is required.

Ribbon Cutting 6/10/2026 4:30 PM - 6/10/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:39:10 GMT

Business After Hours 6/11/2026 4:00 PM - 6/11/2026 5:30 PM

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:31:30 GMT

Power down your workday and plug into great connections at Business After Hours on Thursday, June 11 from 4 – 5:30 PM, hosted by Tier 3 Technology Solutions.

Be our guest for bytes & business connections as Chamber members gather for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and community. Bring your business cards and connect with fellow professionals while enjoying a fun tech-inspired atmosphere.

While you mingle, learn more about how Tier 3 Technology Solutions helps businesses stay secure, supported, and one step ahead of cyber threats. Their team is dedicated to delivering responsive IT support, strong cybersecurity protection, and reliable compliance solutions with true white-glove service.

So log-in to great networking, firewall new relationships, and back up your contact list with fellow Chamber members.

No registration required. Just drop by and plug in!

The District - Sips & Songs 6/12/2026 6:00 PM - 6/12/2026 10:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:04:49 GMT

Turn up your Friday with a night full of live music and good times

Sips & Songs in The District
Featuring Dan Mediros + Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome

Takeout food from The District restaurants is welcome. Facebook

Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 6/13/2026 8:00 AM - 6/13/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:21 GMT

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.

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Animal Rescue League of Iowa 6/17/2026 5:00 PM - 6/17/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:59:27 GMT

Craft for Paws: Candle Making | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Join the ARL at Candle Bar DSM for a creative evening benefiting animals in need! Create and customize your own one-of-a kind candle while enjoying a fun, relaxed atmosphere surrounded by fellow animal lovers.

As your candle sets, sip on a complimentary Pink Poodle strawberry lemonade and champagne cocktail (available to participants 21+) or strawberry lemonade and snuggle with adorable, adoptable kittens.

Get crafty and sip some bubbly all while helping animals in need!

Session 1: 5 – 6 p.m.

Session 2: 6 – 7 p.m.

Tickets: $10

What’s included:

Reserved seat at the event
A complimentary Pink Poodle cocktail during the event
Unlimited snuggles with adoptable kittens

Materials to make candles are not included in ticket price and will need to be purchased at the event.

AYP After Hours 6/18/2026 5:00 PM - 6/18/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:45:10 GMT

Get ready for great travel-inspired summer connections at AYP After Hours on Thursday, June 18, from 5 – 7 PM, sponsored by Good Trip Travel Co. AYP After Hours is a relaxed networking event where young professionals can connect, unwind, and build new relationships. There is no agenda, just good conversation, and great company.

Join us at Good Trip Travel Co.’s welcoming office space, filled with travel inspiration and excitement, and step outside to enjoy their beautiful patio while you mingle with fellow AYP members. It is the perfect setting to swap stories, spark new connections, and maybe even get inspired for your next adventure.

Good Trip Travel Co. specializes in creating personalized travel experiences with dedicated advisors who help turn dream trips into reality, offering curated journeys and local expertise that no algorithm can match.

Bring a friend, meet someone new, and start your next adventure with AYP.

The District - Sips & Songs 6/19/2026 6:00 PM - 6/19/2026 10:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:51 GMT

Get ready for a can’t-miss summer night packed with crowd favorites and big sound

Sips & Songs in The District
Day’s Live Music + Jeni Grouws Band hit the stage

Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome
Stick around for Silent Disco (10-12)

Takeout food from The District restaurants is welcome. Facebook

Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 6/20/2026 8:00 AM - 6/20/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:36 GMT

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.

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Chamber's June Profit Academy, presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard 6/22/2026 4:00 PM - 6/22/2026 5:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:10:56 GMT

Chamber Education presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard - Profit Academy

Turn Customers Into Raving Fans

This virtual event is free for all Ankeny Chamber members. Registration is required, and space is limited.

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!

Reclaim Your Time & Make More Money in 2026
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!
Wondering what's in it for you? Let's break it down:

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

Don't miss out on this transformative experience! Secure your spot now and elevate your business to new heights. The "Profit Academy" classes are your gateway to unparalleled success!

Who's this class for?

Small- to medium-sized business owners.
Owners looking to increase their net profit.
Owners looking for a better team strategy.
Owners looking to scale to the next level with their business.
Owners looking to enjoy more vacations.

Profit Academy - Are Your Customers "Raving Fans"? Tickets, Monday, June 22 • 4 PM - 5 PM CDT | Eventbrite

Lattes & Leads 6/23/2026 7:30 AM - 6/23/2026 9:00 AM

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:54:15 GMT

Start your morning with fresh connections and a little summer glow at Lattes & Leads on Tuesday, June 23 from 7:30 – 9 AM, hosted by Anani Salon and Spa.

Bring your business cards and join fellow Chamber members for a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and networking. Lattes & Leads is the perfect way to start the day while meeting new people and strengthening relationships within the local business community.

While you mingle, take in the beautiful space at Anani Salon and Spa, a modern, upscale salon built on the vision of creating a welcoming and restorative experience for every guest.

No registration is required. Just stop by, connect, and start your day with great conversation and a little summer glow.

Animal rescue League of Iowa 6/23/2026 5:30 PM - 6/23/2026 9:00 PM

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:19 GMT

Bring your pooch to the game and have a dog-gone good time! Dog Days of Summer at Iowa Cubs | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Dog Days of Summer is back! Join us at Principal Park where you and your dog can watch The Iowa Cubs take on the Buffalo Bisons from seats in our pet-friendly reserved section. Once you enter the park, you and your dog can take part in a dog parade on the field (beginning at 5:45 p.m.) and stop by the ARL booth to enter our raffle or treat your pup to dog ice cream! The game is at 6:38 p.m. (gates open one hour prior at 5:38 p.m.).

Ticket: $16

Includes:
- - Admission for you and your dog
  - Dog bandana
  - Opportunity to participate in the dog parade on the field before the game

100% of the proceeds from each ticket sold through the ARL is donated back to pets in need.

The District - NASH Nights 6/25/2026 5:30 PM - 6/25/2026 9:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:23:05 GMT

Catch Josh Ross live on Thursday, June 25th, with special guests Loess Hills at NASH Nights in The District. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and general admission is completely FREE, so bring your crew and get ready for a great night out in Ankeny!

Enjoy ice-cold drinks, plenty of dancing, and your new favorite country hits under the summer sky. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.

Big thanks to Lamberti, Murphy & Strong Law and Murphy Enterprizes, in partnership with Nash 97.3FM, for making it all happen!

Looking to upgrade your night? Grab a ticket for the Carbliss VIP Tent right by the Keen Project Solutions stage. You’ll get a private bar and two drink tickets to keep the party going. Only 100 spots available, so lock yours in now: https://apexsway.saffire.com/nashnights

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 6/26/2026 5:30 PM - 6/26/2026 7:30 PM

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:23 GMT

Join us for a special Yappy Hour at Confluence Brewery! Yappy Hour at Confluence 2026 | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Come, sit, stay, and have a drink at this Yappy Hour being host by the ARL and Confluence Brewery! We will be revealing the 2026 Rescue Beer with the winning pet featured on the can. Proceeds support homeless pets, so grab your drinking buddies (human and hound) and join us for this dog-friendly event!

Humans will be able to purchase drinks from Confluence’s bar, including the limited-edition beer from our Rescue Beer Contest! There will also be Bark-uterie cups for sale for your pups at the ARL table.

This is a FREE event, though we ask that you RSVP via the ticket link.

What to expect:

Drinks for the humans
Bark-uterie cups for the dogs
Free swag items curtesy of Renewal by Anderson
The opportunity to win a raffle basket

New this year - Doggy Bag Add-on

Upgrade your experience with this $15 Doggy Bag Add-on that includes a tennis ball, dog treats, ARL merch, and a Rescue Beer can!

The District - Sips & Songs 6/26/2026 6:00 PM - 6/26/2026 10:00 PM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:06:47 GMT

Bring your crew and enjoy a rocking good time in The District

Sips & Songs in The District
Featuring Justin Goodchild + TrainWreck

Gates open at 5:30 PM
FREE • All ages welcome

Takeout food from The District restaurants is welcome. Facebook

Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market 6/27/2026 8:00 AM - 6/27/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:45:18 GMT

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, ROOF IOWA - Roofing Ankeny, Des Moines & Central Iowa, for supporting another great season.

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Animal Rescue League of Iowa 6/28/2026 10:00 AM - 6/28/2026 11:00 AM

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:57:45 GMT

Stretch, sip, and snuggle! Cats N' Mats | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Join us at the ARL for yoga with kittens! Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class taught by a professional with the purrs of adorable kittens all around! After the workout everyone will get one complimentary meow-mosa (available to participants 21+) or orange juice. Please bring your own mat (or beach towel), but no need to bring your own kittens, the ARL will provide them for this class!

Session 1: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Tickets: $20 (Ages 5+)

What’s included:

a yoga class lead by a professional
endless interactions with adoptable kittens
one complimentary meow-mosa

All proceeds benefit the pets in our care at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa