Podcasts about Ankeny

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny basketball standout Ted Friedman about the highs and lows that he experienced while playing for Northern Iowa in the NCAA Tournament in 2015 and 2016.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball coach Bob Fontana about his induction later this week into the Iowa High School Athletic Association Basketball Hall of Fame.

Girls Scout Cookie Troop 996481 in Ankeny by STAR 102.5/Des Moines

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the state tournament with girls’ basketball coaches Chris Harken of Ankeny Centennial and Nate Tobey of Ankeny. Ankeny boys’ coach Brandt Carlson also stops by to break down his team’s showdown at Waukee Northwest for a trip to state.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny Centennial standout Easton Miller about his decision to stay with the Iowa State football program following the departure of longtime head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State and the hiring of former Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers.

What in the Weather – Episode Summary Iowa Specialty Producers Conference | February 24, 2026 | Ankeny, Iowa This episode is a live recording of the What in the Weather podcast session presented at the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference. State Climatologist Justin Glisan and host Dan Fillius cover current weather conditions, a full 2025 weather year in review, and crop and pest impacts for Iowa specialty producers. Current Conditions & Outlook February 2025 has been one of the top five warmest on record; the state is now in a brief cool spell following a significant snowfall event near Waterloo (12–14 inches) Precipitation is at 72% of normal statewide, with northwestern Iowa below 50%; drought conditions are emerging and could worsen if dry weather continues The forecast for early March shows a warm and wet signal, which typically brings increased thunderstorm activity 2025 Weather Year in Review 2025 was the 25th warmest year on record (1.3°F above average); the past five years are the warmest five-year period on record June and July were exceptionally humid — dew points above 70°F were recorded on more than half of July's days, producing heat index values near 109°F The second wettest July on record was followed by a dry fall — Red Oak went 33 days without measurable precipitation Iowa recorded 36 tornadoes in 2025, below the average of 44, with no fatalities 2025 Weather Superlatives Coldest stretch: Feb. 10–22, with daytime highs as low as -20°F (NW Iowa) and a dew point of -29°F in Sioux County Warmest overnight low: 82°F in June (Quad Cities) Highest temperature: 101°F, Little Sioux (June 20) Coldest overnight low: -23°F, Fayette Biggest single rain event: 8.64 inches in Decorah Wettest location: Boone at 47.84 inches; driest: Randolph at 24.56 inches Longest growing season: southeastern Iowa; shortest: northwestern Iowa Crop Impacts Low winter precipitation in 2024–25 led to garlic winter damage on multiple farms Wet June and July caused widespread disease, delayed plantings, and poor early fruit set in tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant Worst-performing crops: onions (waterlogged soils), watermelons, and summer broccoli (heat and disease) Best-performing crop: tomatoes — scarce supply drove strong prices, with tunnel growers fetching ~$4/lb late in the season; late-planted fall carrots were a standout surprise Pest & Disease Highlights Top insect pests: aphids (especially damaging on fall and winter greens) and onion thrips  Top diseases: pepper anthracnose, Alternaria on brassicas, and southern rust in corn Management tips discussed include pre-transplant aphid dips with M-Pede or Suffoil-X, interplanting sweet alyssum to attract beneficials, and a conventional onion thrips spray rotation using Movento and Radiant per the 2026 Midwest Veg Guide Podcast summary generated using Claude.ai

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews state champions Jammie Krah and Lauren Watson of the Ankeny girls’ wrestling team and previews the boys’ state swim meet with Ankeny senior Sam Howard. Realtor Amy Wiederin also stops by for a visit.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews head coach Brandt Carlson and senior guard Rio Aguirre of the Ankeny boys’ basketball team about the Hawks’ recent 4-1 stretch and looks ahead to the last few weeks of the regular season.

This week on Hoop Troop and Shooters Touch, we break down two wild weeks of Iowa high school basketball as the season hits the dog days and everything starts to shift across the state.We dive into:Big upsets and teams shaking up the rankingsWho's still undefeatedPlayers putting up silly numbersWho's surging and who's slipping as March gets closerWe also play “How Far Back Is Too Far Back?” — breaking down what a team really needs to be ranked to still have a legit shot at making the Iowa State Tournament.Plus all your favorite segments:Doug's Pick of the WeekTony's Spotlight AthleteTom's ShoutoutA new Lunch League LegendWe cover 40+ teams from all across Iowa, giving you a true statewide look at who's built for a run.Schools discussed include:Storm Lake, Solon, Cedar Falls, Johnston, Ankeny, Fort Dodge St. Edmond, Kuemper Catholic, Saydel, Ballard, ADM, Pella, and MOC-Floyd Valley.If you love Iowa high school basketball, rankings, upsets, player stats, and state tournament talk, this episode is for you.Hoops in Iowa — let's go. Shooters shoot.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny basketball standout Conor Riordan about his first season as the head men’s basketball coach at Central College.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys’ wrestling season with coach Jack Wignall and senior Ben Walsh of Ankeny and coach Jay Groth and senior Dirk Winkel of Ankeny Centennial. Realtor Jennifer Aguirre also stops by for a visit.

In this episode, Lindsey, a clinic director and part-owner of Gameday Men's Health in Ankeny and West Des Moines, discusses her journey from working in the cardiac ICU to running a men's health clinic. She shares insights on functional medicine, hormone therapy, and the importance of lifestyle changes for health improvement. Lindsey emphasizes the role of peptides and testosterone therapy in enhancing wellness and addresses common misconceptions about hormone treatments. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sleep apnea and the benefits of personalized health care.She also shares how her clinic supports first responders.Links to referenced podcasts included.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader with Rylyn Boeding of the Ankeny Centennial girls’ team and Jasani Campbell of the Ankeny boys’ squad. Chris Doubleday of the Doubleday Insurance Agency also stops by to discuss the state of Iowa State men’s basketball and football.

January 14, 2026 ~ Teddy Ankeny, Mustang Mach-E Brand Manager, joins Kevin live at the Detroit Auto Show to talk about the Mustang Mach-E GT California Special Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls’ wrestling season thus far with coach Dustin Roland and sophomore Karlie Kruse of Ankeny.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys’ basketball season thus far with coach Jay Nihart and sophomore guard Kade Clarkson of Ankeny Christian Academy and coach Matt Delger and sophomore guard Keaton Kasperbauer of Ankeny Centennial. Realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance.

Live on location from Boulder Tap House in Ankeny, Murph & Andy discuss Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods leaving for Northwestern, the WILD game in the NFL between the Seahawks and Rams, this weekend's College Football Playoff. Plus, MORE and Scott Siepker drops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison wants to grant a previous daycare family of hers a Christmas Wish after a hard few years. Thank you to Fareway and the District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny for the gift card donations.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Indianola and Iowa pitcher Duncan Davitt about his ascension through minor league baseball, his prospects for making it to the big leagues with the Chicago White Sox in 2026, and his part-time job as a sports journalist for the Indianola Independent Advocate.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the 3-0 start for the Ankeny boys’ basketball team and previews Friday’s showdown against Waukee with coach Brandt Carlson and senior center Max Allison.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down Tuesday’s season-opening loss at Waukee Northwest and previews Friday’s showdown against crosstown rival Ankeny with new head coach Chris Harken and junior guard Lizzie Beam of the Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball team. Former Centennial boys’ basketball coach Bob Fontana also appears to discuss a special event at the Jag-Hawk doubleheader.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the upcoming season with coach Nate Tobey and senior guards Jayla Williams and Ainsley Kiene of the Ankeny girls' basketball team.

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis coach Dan Pitz–a member of the Ankeny Fanatic all-time Ankeny boys' tennis team–about a fall tennis league that he formed. Realtor Ronda Dix also […]

Live from Buffalo Wild Wings in Ankeny, Andrew Downs and Chad Leistikow Preview Iowa-Oregon and More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode with Jeremy Brooks — Lead Scout for Prep Girls Hoops  for an inside look at the girls' AAU season, up-and-coming high school talent, and what to watch this winter.We break down standout performers from the summer, share who's rising in our state, and dig into the Miss Iowa Basketball debate for class of '26 — featuring Jenica Lewis (5'10" PG from Johnston, All Iowa Attack), Jayla Williams (5'9" combo guard from Ankeny, Mokan Girls) and Macy Comito (5'10" PG, Carlisle / All Iowa Attack) .Tune in for scouting insight, player spotlights, and perspectives you don't hear in your average high school recap.Connect with us! @ShootersTouchIA