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Making
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ANKENY GEARS UP FOR
SUMMERFEST JULY 9-12
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WELCOME
Defining a festival
T
he word “festival” is used so frequently today that it has become
synonymous with nearly any type of event or party. Food festivals. Drink festivals. Music festivals. Arts festivals. Even neighborhood get-togethers use the word. But for an event to truly be a festival,
it must celebrate a unique aspect of a
community and its traditions, and that
certainly happens right here in Ankeny
each summer.
Before we can truly define what a
festival is (or isn’t), we need to understand some history. The word “festival”
has its origins in the 14th century, when
it was reportedly used as a Latin adjective. Its first recorded use as a noun was
in 1589 — about 426 years ago!
Festivals usually have specific purposes and frequently tie in with celebrations, which often include entertainment.
If you think about what times were like
prior to mass-produced entertainment
like touring bands, you can see how important and truly unique this was.
Festivals also created a sense of belonging for a variety of groups and
focused on long-standing traditions. Community elders often shared
stories and experiences that provided a way to create unity among
families. This can still be seen today, when the “old-timers” serve up
their memories of early festivals to new residents and visitors, helping
everyone learn more about the community’s history and traditions.
Some festivals are based on complex religious origins or serious
military victories, but others celebrate something as simple as a change
of seasons. And that’s reason enough for most of us to celebrate.
In this month’s cover story, we share the details on Ankeny
SummerFest and how it truly defines the word “festival.” Look inside for
all the details, and be prepared to have a festive time.
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FEATURE
Making
magic
ANKENY GEARS UP FOR
SUMMERFEST JULY 9-12
The SummerFest carnival, always a big hit for the kids, will run from Thursday through Sunday. Photo by Todd Rullestad.
By Ashley Rullestad
A
nkeny’s biggest summer celebration is
back this year, July 9-12. This year’s
event has been organized and put on
by the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
with support from presenting sponsor Karl
Chevrolet and partners the City of Ankeny and
Ankeny Community School District. The festivities include parades, competitions, entertain4
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ment, food and lots of fun. It’s a great time to
reconnect with old friends and neighbors — and
meet new ones. So round up the family, head on
over to the Prairie Ridge complex and don’t miss
a single event!
The theme for SummerFest 2015 is “Making
Magic.” Things kick off on Thursday night with
the SummerFest 3-on-3 youth basketball tourna-
ment, back for its seventh year. The outdoor
tournament played at Ashland Ridge Elementary
will have games played to 11 points by ones or
a 20-minute time limit. The tournament is open
to fifth and sixth graders and seventh and eighth
graders competing in two age groups. The tournament is double elimination, and teams will be
guaranteed two games. Cost is $25 per team.
FEATURE
The carnival will open at 5 p.m. Thursday
night, and vendors will also open at 5 p.m. Hang
out and enjoy live music in the Iowa Clinic
Entertainment Garden starting at 7:30 p.m.
Friday is packed full of events, including the
Ankeny Alumni Golf Tournament at 8:30 a.m.
at Otter Creek Golf Course and the alumni
banquet that evening. The four-person best shot
tournament fee is $70 per person and includes a
cart, 18 holes of golf, lunch, gifts and flight prizes.
The banquet will be held at Our Lady’s
Immaculate Heart Church. Check-in begins at 5
p.m., and dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.ankenyalumni.org to register.
One of the most adorable parts of
SummerFest, the kiddie parade, takes place on
Friday evening. Kids ages 0-12 are welcome to
head on out to Uptown Ankeny for the parade,
sponsored by Central Bank. Meet on Southwest
School Street in front of the Neveln Building.
Children are welcome to bring wagons, roller
blades and bikes. Line up begins at 5:45 p.m., and
the parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament
also kicks off Friday night from 6-10 p.m. Entry
fee is $175 per team and includes 14 drink tickets. All city league teams and ASA classified C, D,
and E teams are welcome. Twenty-six teams will
play in two divisions, with a three-game guaran-
The grand parade is a good time at Ankeny SummerFest.
Photo by Todd Rullestad.
tee on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ankeny Voice: Finale karaoke contest is also
lots of Friday night fun at Prairie Ridge stadium
at 7 p.m. Admission is $2. Come check out the
best Ankeny singers in this contest for ages 14
and older. Kids in grades 6-9 can head over to
Cascade Falls for the Splash Dance from 8-10
p.m. Cost is $7, and season passes will be honored.
While the kids party at the pool, the grownups can check out the Iowa Clinic Entertainment
Garden to enjoy more great music. The carnival
will also be in full swing Friday from 5 p.m. to
midnight.
Starting bright and early on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. is PancakeFest. Head over to the
Ankeny Band Shell on Saturday before the parade
and get a delicious pancake breakfast. Ankeny
Kiwanis Club’s annual PancakeFest will be at
the band shell again this year to make it easier
for parade goers to get all-you-can-eat pancakes
and sausage. If your group has a spot picked out
on the parade route, you can even send one
person to pick up breakfast-to-go for everyone.
PancakeFest is a fundraiser for Ankeny Kiwanis,
with proceeds going to service projects, so stop
by between 7-11 a.m. For additional information,
visit www.ankenykiwanis.org.
Then it’s time for one of the biggest spectacles of the weekend — the grand parade at
9 a.m. Parade entries are judged on style and
creativity, so decorate your entry to reflect the
theme. No candy will be thrown from the parade
entries, but never fear: Walkers will be handing
out plenty to everyone along the parade route.
To register your entry, visit www.ankenysum-
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FEATURE
merfest.org.
Saturday afternoon is chock
full of events — a pie and ice
cream social fundraiser for Habitat
for Humanity, a quilt show at FFA
Enrichment Center, a co-ed sand
volleyball tournament, a bean bag
tournament, and a kickball tournament. Two new events will be
featured this year in the Iowa Clinic
Entertainment Garden for kids of
all ages. First, bring the kids out
to meet their favorite princesses
and superheroes on Saturday from
noon to 2 p.m. Free admission for
all. Second, a watermelon feed will
quench your thirst.
One of the most popular events
of SummerFest — the Cardboard
Boat Regatta — will also be held on
Saturday at Prairie Ridge Lake at 2
p.m. The challenge is to design and
build a person-powered corrugated
cardboard boat that is capable of
racing — or at least floating. Teams
are divided by age, and prizes will
be awarded for the winners, most
creative boat, and the most notable
sinking “Titanic” award. Don’t miss
SummerFest parade spectators are happy to get some candy.
Photo by Todd Rullestad.
this opportunity to watch friends
and neighbors test their homemade
boats. Costumes, decorations and
a cheering section are encouraged.
Entry fee is $10.
First Family Church will again
be sponsoring the “Soak up the
Son” contemporary Christian band
blast at the band shell at 6 p.m. The
event is family-friendly and open to
all. Organizers encourage people to
bring lawn chairs and blankets and
enjoy great sounds after a busy day.
Saturday evening at 7 p.m.,
check out the Miss Sixteen Contest
at Prairie Ridge Stadium. The contest is only open to girls who are/
were 16 during the year. There
are three category winners: Miss
Scholastic, Miss Photogenic and Miss
Community. There will be a $2
admittance fee.
Be ready to rise and shine bright
and early, as Sunday morning features the Optimist Club of Ankeny’s
SummerFest 5K and 1-mile walk/
run. For information, visit www.
ankenyoptimists.org.
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It’ll be hair-flyin’ fun at this year’s Ankeny SummerFest. Photo by Todd Rullestad.
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attend the “Cycle For Sight” bike
ride with registration from 7-8 a.m.
in front of the Ankeny Family YMCA
facility. Riders will have three ride
routes from which to choose, and all
routes are located in northern-eastern Polk County. Routes consist of
a 20-mile fun ride, a more rigorous
45-mile ride route, and a RAGBRAI
warm-up route of 65 miles.
All routes contain rest stops
where fruits and beverages are provided. Routes are patrolled, and SAG
wagon service is available for those
needing assistance. The cost is $20
for individuals and $35 for families.
Then it’s time for the annual
community church service at 10
a.m. at the band shell, hosted by
Lutheran Church of Hope. All are
welcome to attend.
The afternoon features some
great SummerFest events including the popular Corks & Caps:
Iowa Wine and Craft Beer Festival
from 1-4 p.m. Tickets must be purchased to enter, but once inside,
visitors may sample as many bever-
ages as they choose. Tickets are
$15 in advance, $20 at the gate.
This event is held in the Iowa Clinic
Entertainment Garden area of the
SummerFest grounds.
On Sunday evening, the Bill Riley
State Fair Talent Show begins at 7
p.m. in the Prairie Ridge Stadium,
with admission fee of $2. Also, the
Iowa Clinic Entertainment Garden
will feature more local sounds. Stick
around for a fireworks display around
10 p.m. that is sure to be spectacular.
Todd Wehr, chairman of the
2015 Summeriest, says everyone is
welcome to attend the fun, familyfocused event.
“We have a great lineup of
entertainment this year,” says
Wehr. “Businesses will be decorating to compete for best spirit
in promoting our theme, ‘Making
Magic.’ “
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SummerFest, check out www.ankenysummerfest.org. Registration
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her, it’s the perfect grade to teach.
“My mom is a third-grade
teacher, and people would always
ask her what grade, and she always
wanted third grade because it was
the best age,” she says. “They’re
just independent enough that they
can do some things on their own,
but they’re excited about learning
but they still love school and love
their teacher. They think you’re
cool and funny. It’s that perfect
age.”
It’s also exciting because students move from learning how
to read to reading to learn. They
are able to make a lot of crossconnections between subjects, and
Bultje has fun introducing them to
new concepts and taking on new
projects. As students have finished
out the year, there has been a big
emphasis on gearing up for summer reading.
Bultje says what she hopes
students and parents take from her
class is that every child can learn,
and every child is capable of great
things. It might not look the same
from child to child, but she’s confident that every child can master a
year’s growth, no matter where he
or she began.
“I look at it like I’m not just
teaching them for third grade, but
I’m really thinking about if I’m preparing them to do amazing things
Anne Bultje teaches third grade at Crocker
Elementary. Photos by Ashley Rullestad.
in the future,” she says. “I was fortunate to have such great examples
in my school career, and I hope
to emulate that and to have that
foundation in place.”
Bultje is an Iowa State
University alumna, so she says
she feels fortunate to be close
to her alma mater. She and her
husband have season basketball
tickets and enjoy cheering on the
Cyclones. She also loves teaching
in the Ankeny Community School
District.
“I feel so fortunate to be in this
community because it’s such an
area of growth, and I love my job,”
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CALENDAR
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Q AHS Softball: 8th vs. Ankeny
Centennial, 9 a.m. @ Ankeny HS
Q AHS Baseball: 9th vs. Waukee,
11 a.m. @ Ankeny
Q Chess Mix, Hone your chess skills
and meet new friends. 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Kirkendall Public Library
Q Evening Book Discussion: “The
Dinner” by Herman Koch, 7 p.m.,
Q Summer Sounds Concert Series:
Faculty Lounge, 7-8:30 p.m., Ankeny
Bandshell
Q June Affair Senior Expo, free
12:30-3:30 p.m., Prairie Ridge Middle
School
Q Library Insiders, Play Corporate
Logo Bingo, Prizes, refreshments, and
lots of fun. 1 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Teen Program: Face Painting
Workshop, pre-registration required
at the kid’s desk. 1-3 p.m., Kirkendall
Public Library
Q Harry Potter Writer’s Group,
for participants fourth grade and up,
3-4 p.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q Babies & Book Story Time,
9 a.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q “Twelve Angry Jurors” $10$15, 7:30 p.m., Ankeny Community
Theatre
Q Movies Under the Stars,
“Maleficent.” Movies are free and
begin at dusk. Ankeny Bandshell
Saturday June 20
Q Life Group, 7 p.m., Holy Spirit
Led Ministries
Q Yoga in the Park, 8-9 a.m.
Q Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon
Q “Twelve Angry Jurors” $10$15, 7:30 p.m., Ankeny Community
Theatre
Q Open House and Dedication
Ceremony, tours from 1 to 3 p.m.
Mass and blessing of the new church
by Bishop Pates is at 4 p.m. with a
social and light meal to follow. St.
Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church
and School
Q Ankeny Writers Group, J.O. &
Debbie Parker, free. 9-11:30 a.m.,
Sunday June 21
Q “Twelve Angry Jurors” $10- $15,
2 p.m., Ankeny Community Theatre
Q Ankeny Historical Society Open
House, 2-4 p.m.
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Ankeny
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Monday June 22
Q Ankeny Toastmasters Meeting,
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Q Social Cribbage, 1-3 p.m.,
Q Lego Club, for ages 5 and up.
10-11 a.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q Ankeny Genealogy Chapter,
$7.50 annual membership dues,
7 p.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q AHS Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Ankeny
Centennial, 1/4:15/6 p.m. @ Ankeny
HS
Q AHS Baseball: Varsity vs. Ankeny
Centennial, 5 p.m. @ Ankeny HS
Tuesday June 23
Q Life Team Group, 7 p.m., Holy
Spirit Led Ministries
Q Music Together Demo Class,
9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Afternoon Book Discussion B
“Half the Sky” by Nicholas D. Kristof
Sheryl WuDunn. 1 p.m., Kirkendall
Public Library
Wednesday June 24
Q Genealogy Personal Assistance,
Q Music Together Demo Class,
9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q AHS Softball: 8/9/JV/V vs.
Johnston, 9 a.m./1/4:15/6 p.m. @
Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: Varsity vs.
Johnston, 5 p.m. @ Ankeny
Thursday June 25
Q Adult Only Swim at Cascade Falls,
$5; season passes are accepted, 8-
10 p.m., Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
Q Juggler, Jason Kollum, 10 a.m.,
Parkview Middle School Gym
Q Teen Program: Movie and Chat,
kids sixth- 12th grade. Drinks and
snacks included. 1 p.m., Kirkendall
Public Library
Q English Learning Circle, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q Summer Sounds Concert Series
- Nice Bangs, 7-8:30 p.m., Ankeny
Bandshell
Q Monarch Butterfly Sustainability
Program, 7 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q AHS Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Southeast
Polk, 1/4:15/7:30 p.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: JV/V vs. Southeast
Polk, 5/7 p.m. @ Ankeny
Friday June 26
Q Babies & Book Story Time,
9 a.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q Movies Under the Stars “Annie,” movies are free and begin at
dusk. Ankeny Bandshell
Q Teen Minecraft, sixth- 12th
graders, pre-registration required. 4-5
Q AHS Softball: Varsity Tournament,
8 a.m. @ Ankeny
Saturday June 27
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Q AHS Baseball: Varsity
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Q AHS Baseball: Varsity Tournament
vs. Clear Lake, 5:30 p.m. @ Ankeny
Sunday June 28
Q Ice Cream Social, 2-4 p.m.,
Ankeny Historical Society
Monday June 29
Q Polk County Conservation
Program, appropriate for ages 4
and up. 10:30 a.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Open Art Studio, 1-2 p.m.,
Q AHS Softball: 8th vs. Valley,
9 a.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: 9/10 vs. Mason
City, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @ Ankeny
Tuesday June 30
Q Story Time, 9:30 and 10 a.m.,
Q Teen Hatch, for participants
sixth - 12th grade who are interested
in learning more about the library’s
makerspace “Hatch.” Registration at
the Kid’s Desk is required as space
is limited. 4-5 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Chamber Night with the Iowa
Cubs, $3 per person (children older
than 3 will require a ticket). 5:30 p.m.,
Principal Park
Q AHS Baseball: JV vs. Indianola,
11:30 a.m. @ Ankeny
Saturday July 4
Wednesday July 1
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to be Super - What’s Your Super
Power?” 10 a.m., Prairie Ridge Middle
School Cafeteria
Q Summer Library Movie, 1 p.m.,
Prairie Ridge Middle School Cafeteria
Q Children in the Middle, These
classes are designed to help minimize
the negative impact of divorce on
children and educate parents about
the needs of children whose parents
are divorcing. Cost: $40. 5:30-8:30
Q AHS Baseball: 9/10th vs.
Urbandale, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @
Ankeny
Thursday July 2
Q Polk County Conservation
Program, appropriate for ages 4
and up. 10:30 a.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Teen Program, for kids sixth
grade - 12th grade. Drinks and snacks
included. 1 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q AHS Baseball: 9/10th vs. Ankeny
Centennial, 11:30 a.m./5 p.m. @
Ankeny HS
Friday July 3
Q AHS Softball: 9th vs. Boone,
1 p.m. @ Ankeny
Independence Day
Life Group, 7 p.m., Holy Spirit
Ministries
Yoga in the Park, 8-9 a.m.
Farmers Market, 8 a.m. - noon
Monday July 6
Q Lego Club, for ages 5 and up.
10-11 a.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
Ankeny City Hall - City Council
Chambers
Q Babies & Books Story Time,
9:15 a.m., Kirkendall Public Library
Q AHS Softball: 9/JV/V vs. Waukee,
1/4:5/6 p.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: Varsity vs. Waukee,
5 p.m. @ Ankeny
Tuesday July 7
Q Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting, 5 p.m., Ankeny City Hall
Q Plan & Zoning Commission
Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Ankeny City Hall
Q Book & Movie Discussion,
“Awakenings” by Oliver Sacks.
Popcorn and tea provided. Books
available at the library. 1-3:30 p.m.,
Q AHS Softball: 9th vs. Winterset,
10 a.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Softball: JV/V vs. DCG,
6/7:30 p.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: 9th vs. Ames,
11:30 a.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Baseball: JV vs. Ankeny
Centennial, 11:30 a.m. @ Ankeny
Wednesday July 8
Q Story Time in the Park,
In the event of inclement weather,
story time will be held at the Library.
10 a.m., Georgetown Park
Q Mystery Book Discussion, “Sick of
Shadows” by Sharyn McCrumb.
Q Ankeny All-City Play Day,
5:30-7:30 p.m., Hawkeye Park
Thursday July 9
Q Teen Program, for kids sixth
grade - 12th grade. Drinks and snacks
included. 1 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Sit and Knit, 1 p.m., Kirkendall
Public Library
Q Teen Book Group, sixth-12th
graders, 3-4 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q SummerFest
Q AHS Baseball: 10th vs. North,
5 p.m. @ Ankeny
Friday July 10
Q
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Economic Development Council,
p.m., City Hall
SummerFest Splash Dance, for
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middle school students entering
grades 6 through 9. Cost is $7. Season
passes will be accepted. 8-10 p.m.,
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Q SummerFest Kiddie Parade
6:30 p.m. Registration/Line up begins
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Q CH Robinson Bike Ride
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Cell: (515) 240-0422
www.MicheleCheek.com
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Q Ankeny Area Democrats
Summerfest BBQ, free. 11:30 a.m.,
Hawkeye Park open shelter on Ash
Drive
Q Home Show Expo 2015, 10 a.m. 6 p.m., The Estates at Prairie Trail
Q 18th Annual Cardboard Boat
Regatta, 1 p.m. check in, Races start at
2 p.m., Prairie Ridge Pond
Q AHS Softball: Varsity Regional
Tournament, 7 p.m. @ Ankeny
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Q SummerFest
Q Home Show Expo 2015, 10 a.m. 6 p.m., The Estates at Prairie Trail
Q Corks & Caps Wine and Beer
Festival, 1-4 p.m., Iowa Clinic Garden
Site
Q Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show,
7 p.m., Prairie Ridge School Stadium
Q Teen Program, Summer programs
designed for kids sixth grade- 12th
grade. Drinks and snacks included.
Q Home Show Expo 2015, 10 a.m.-6
p.m., The Estates at Prairie Trail
Q Harry Potter Writer’s Group,
for participants fourth grade and
older, 3-4 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Chess Mix, Hone your chess skills
and meet new friends. 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Q Evening Book Discussion, “The
Dinner” by Herman Koch. 7 p.m.,
Q Summer Sounds Concert
Series - Richie Lee and the Fabulous
Fifties,7-8:30 p.m., Ankeny Bandshell
Q Open Art Studio, Time to be
creative! The Library provides the
supplies, you bring the creativity.
Q Social Cribbage, 1-3 p.m.,
Q YA & J Adult Book Discussion,
6:30 p.m., Kirkendall Public Library
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ages. 10 a.m., Prairie Ridge Middle
School Cafeteria
Thursday July 16
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Sunday July 12
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Q Teen Hatch, for participants
sixth - 12th grade who are interested
in learning more about the library’s
makerspace “Hatch.” Registration at
the Kid’s Desk is required as space
is limited. 4-5 p.m., Kirkendall Public
Library
Q Afternoon Book Discussion A,
“The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman.
Q AHS Baseball: Varsity vs. Hoover,
5 p.m. @ Ankeny
Q AHS Softball: Varsity Substate
Tournament, 7 p.m. @ Ankeny
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FITNESS
Ask the Anytime
Owners
Expert answers to your wellness questions
By Kirk Jordison and Tiffany Christensen, Anytime Fitness
Q: I drink a vanilla or chocolate protein shake every day.
Occasionally I’d like to add some
flavor without adding too many
extra calories. Can you suggest
some simple ingredients?
A: Bananas, peanut butter, honey,
cinnamon, vanilla extract, rolled
oats and your favorite fruits are
easy ingredients that will jazz
up your protein shake. To satisfy your sweet tooth and reduce
post-workout inflammation, try a
chocolate and cherry combination:
Combine chocolate protein power,
one cup of skim milk, one banana,
and a cup of fresh or frozen dark
cherries. Of course, there’s nothing better than the perfect mix of
chocolate and peanut butter to
curb a craving: Combine chocolate
protein power, one cup of skim
milk, half a banana, and one tablespoon of peanut butter. Vanilla
protein powders work well with
a variety of fruit. Turn your shake
into something you drink poolside
by adding vanilla protein power,
one cup of coconut milk, one cup
of frozen raspberries or pineapple
and one teaspoon coconut extract
for a tropical treat.
Q: My gym just got a rowing
machine, and I am really looking
forward to trying something new
for cardio. What’s the proper way
to row, and what I can expect
from working out on the rower?
A: Rowing machines provide a
SUMMER
low-impact, variable intensity cardio option that works virtually
every major muscle group in your
body. Whether you are training
for cardiovascular fitness or focusing on building muscular strength
and explosive power, with every
stroke, you will feel the legs, hip
and glutes, along with the muscles in the upper back, shoulders
and arms. The great thing about
rowing is the way it forces you
to counteract your normal daily
posture (rounded shoulders and
shortened hip flexors). Proper
rowing technique opens the chest,
strengthens the back and uses a
great range of motion in the legs.
An efficient rowing stroke has
three steps: (1) focus on pushing
with the legs first, (2) lean back
slightly so your shoulders pass
your hips, and (3) finally, pull the
arms in toward the chest. Reverse
the order to return to the starting
position and repeat. Avoid rushing the stroke. Rowing is about
efficiency; you will get better with
time. If you are just getting started,
begin with eight to 10 minutes of
rowing, gradually adding time each
week. Q
Kirk Jordison is the club owner at Anytime Fitness in
northeast Ankeny’s Briarwood Center. Tiffany Christensen
is the club owner at Anytime Fitness in Ankeny’s Prairie
Trail development. Both owners are proud to be raising
their families in Ankeny. To submit a question for future
articles, please contact the authors at: [email protected] (Prairie Trail) or [email protected] (Briarwood).
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REAL ESTATE
NOW is the time to buy! Finding the best agent
Looking to buy or sell your home?
Call Bonnie today!
Bonnie Christensen
CRS, GRI, e-PRO® and Broker
107 East 1st Street
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Cell: (515) 971-9973
Fax: (888) 239-3244
[email protected]
www.BonnieSellsIowa.com
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Interest rates are once again at historic lows.
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to sell your house
Ask detailed questions about their experience
From Bonnie Christensen
W
orking with the right
real estate agent can
mean the difference
between getting prompt, expert
representation and feeling like
you’re going it alone when selling
your home. Here are 10 questions
to ask.
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selling homes? Mastering real
estate requires on-the-job experience. The more experience agents
have, the more likely they’ll be able
to handle any curveballs thrown
during your home sale.
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do you hold? Designations like
GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute)
and CRS® (Certified Residential
Specialist), which require that agents
complete additional real estate
training, show they’re constantly
learning. Ask if agents have designations and, if not, why not?
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you sell last year? Agents may
tout their company’s success. An
equally important question is how
many homes they’ve personally sold
in the past year; it’s an indicator of
how active and aggressive they are.
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average did it take you to
sell homes? Ask agents to show
you this data along with stats from
their local Multiple Listing Service
(MLS) so you can see how many
days, on average, their listings were
on the market compared to the
average for all properties in the
MLS.
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asking and sales prices of the
homes you sold? Sometimes
sellers choose their agent because
the agent’s suggested listing price
is higher than those suggested by
other agents. A better factor is
the difference between listing prices
and the amount homes actually sold
for. That can help you judge agents’
skill at accurately pricing homes and
marketing to the right buyers. It can
also help you weed out agents trying
to dazzle you with a lofty sales price
just to get your listing.
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my home? The days of agents
putting a For Sale sign in the yard
and hoping for the best are long
gone. Look for an agent who does
aggressive and innovative marketing,
especially on the Internet.
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exclusively? In most states,
agents can represent the seller, the
buyer, or both in a home sale. If
your agent will also represent buyers, understand and consent to that
dual representation.
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informed? If you want weekly
updates by email, don’t choose an
agent who plans to contact you only
if there’s an offer.
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three customers the agent assisted.
Call and ask if they’d work with the
agent again and if the agent did anything that didn’t sit well with them.
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whether agents are Realtors®, which
means they’re members of the
National Association Of Realtors®
(NAR). Q
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FAITH
When all
else fails
Turn to God before situations get tough
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Summerfest
Event
rday, July 11
Satu
After the SummerFest Parade - 12:30 - 2:30
Ankeny First United Methodist Church
206 SW Walnut Street
Free Performance by Sheltered Reality
Free Hot Dogs - Chips - Drink
[for the 1st 500]
Bring your lawn chair
Sponsored by Ankeny Mental Health Ministry
& Ankeny First United Methodist Church
n 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
(CEB), we read: “Rejoice
always. Pray continually. Give
thanks in every situation because
this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.”
If I’m trying to repair my dishwasher and I can’t seem to get it
to work, I’ll call a repairman. If
that sniffle or cold that I thought
was allergies lingers for more
than a couple weeks and my
throat gets too sore to swallow,
I call the doctor. When the D.I.Y.
project turns into an O.O.P.S.
project, I call my father-in-law.
Last week I heard someone
say “When all else fails, don’t
be afraid to ask for help.” What
an interesting suggestion. In a
culture where we are valued
for our ability to handle things
on our own, I want to suggest
to you that our pride — our
desire to be as good or as smart
or as strong as the next person
— often keeps us from the very
thing we need.
As a pastor or as a part of a
faith community, when the struggles of life are more difficult than
a broken dishwasher or a flat
tire, when disease or mental illness make it hard for us to cope,
often I’ll hear people say, “When
all else fails, turn to God.”
Might I suggest to you today
something I think we already
know but that I need to be
reminded of from time to time.
Before anything fails, before times
get tough, before you feel there
is no hope or no answer, turn
to God. Cry out to God with
prayers and shouts of thanksgiving for beautiful days, and ask
God to help you find your place
or role in the continuation of his
goodness and his beauty. Cry out
to God with seemingly simple
questions about where to eat or
who to invite to a meeting. Turn
to God and pray for your children or your neighbor’s children
that they might know peace and
hope and security in an often unpeaceful time.
Yes, when everything fails,
we believe in a God who saves
us and rescues us from despair,
offering physical and spiritual
healing along with grace upon
grace. But don’t limit the power
of God to simply “repair man.”
Don’t limit your communication
with God to “help.” Don’t forget
that God is with you all the time.
Rejoice always. Pray continually.
Before anything fails, have a talk
with God today. He’s waiting to
talk with you. Q
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Christian Life Center, Ankeny First United Methodist
Church.
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RECIPE
Tex-Mex casserole
Dish is quick, easy, economical and satisfying
By Kris Ellis Tracy
T
his is a quick and easy casserole to satisfy hungry appetites. It is
economical, too. In Colorado, we have lots of kinds of green chili
sauce available, but if they are thin on the ground in Iowa, just use
your favorite salsa. This casserole is mostly a matter of opening a few
cans and is the closest I usually get to packaged food. It would be even
better made with fresh veggies as those peppers and tomatoes come out
of your garden. Q
Tex-Mex casserole
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
½ yellow onion, diced
1 diced green pepper, optional
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 tablespoons chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 can black or pinto beans, drained
and rinsed
1 can corn, drained or 1½ cups
frozen corn
1 14-ounce can of Rotel or diced
tomatoes
1 jar green chili sauce (about 1½ cups)
2 cups finely shredded taco cheese
½ wheel of cotija cheese, crumbled
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(optional)
Directions
1. Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch pan with
oil and prepare the corn muffin mix
according to package directions.
Spread in a thin layer on the bottom
of the pan and bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes.
2. While the corn bread layer is baking, sauté the ground beef with the oil,
onion, green pepper, garlic powder,
chili, cilantro, oregano. salt and pepper.
When the corn bread comes out of
the oven it will not be entirely baked.
Spread the meat and spice mixture
in an even layer over the top. Then
spread the beans. Layer on the corn,
tomatoes and green chili. Top the casserole with the shredded and crumbled
cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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WHERE WE LIVE
LIBRARY NEWS
Trying to learn a
new language?
Kirkendall Public Library offers resources to help
By Joy King, public services librarian
K
irkendall Public Library is
pleased to announce that it
now offers the Pronunciator
online language-learning system
free for all library patrons. With
80 of the world’s most popular languages and ESL courses for
The Holzer family enjoys their new patio
speakers of 50 non-English lanspace. Photos by Amy Kort.
guages, Pronunciator is focused
on quickly building conversational
skills through a suite of interactive
online drills, scored quizzes and
downloadable audio lessons and
Family finds new character in Prairie Trail
phrasebooks.
Pronunciator offers a variety
By Amy Kort
of learning levels for each language,
maximize
our
back
yard
space.”
fter living in Memphis,
In fact, the family just finished covering vocabulary, verbs, simple
Tennessee, Ryan and Kristi
sentences and conversation. One
Holzer relocated back to adding onto their outdoor patio
level, specifically for tourists and
space
and
hosted
neighbors
for
a
the Des Moines area. But they knew
business travelers, teaches 1,500
their first house wasn’t their “for- “Cinco de Patio” party.
“I love our neighbors and how essential phrases for everyday situever home,” as they just had one
everyone
interacts,” Kristi says. ations. Each course also has up to
weekend to find it. So over time,
350 hours of audio lessons, which
they discussed their next home in “We have a Bunko group, a women’s group, a new men’s group, patrons can download to a porcentral Iowa.
table device or burn to CD.
“Ryan and I had different ideas holiday events, ‘block’ parties at the
Full-featured free apps for
park,
and
more.
I
also
am
really
look
about what we wanted,” Kristi says.
Android
and Apple devices let
“I wanted a home with lots of forward to The District shopping
patrons
learn
on the go, while
charm. Ryan saw a lot of work and area getting up and running more
movies, music and poetry profully.”
money. Ryan wanted a new home
Just off State Street at Vintage vide additional ways to learn and
that had never been lived in. I saw
absorb.
boring and cookie cutter. Then we Parkway, The District will feature
Appropriate for children as
retail
boutiques,
dining
and
enterfound the home show at Prairie Trail
well
as adults, Pronunciator is
tainment venues. Currently, it housand realized it fit both our needs.”
designed
to meet the languageFor the last five years, the es Jethro’s BBQ and Lakehouse and
learning
needs
of the entire comHolzers have called their custom- Fong’s Pizza.
munity.
Kristi
loves
their
finishes
inside
built place home. They also have
In addition, a free Course
two daughters, Cora, 7, and Camilla, their European-romantic style home.
Designer
lets any educator create
“When we built the house, we
5. Located near Oralabor Road and
and deploy his or her own lanpicked
out
every
drawer
pull,
cabiState Street, Prairie Trail features
guage courses using Pronunciator
walkability, sustainability and diversi- net finish and light fixture,” she says.
content and technology.
ty in their homes, along with nearby “We had at least half a dozen meetThe Kirkendall Public Library
ings
with
our
builder
to
work
out
offices, schools and parks.
is
delighted
to add Pronunciator
“I love our location,” Kristi says. plans. He actually hand-drew our
to
the
premium
resources offered
“We’re just three or four houses house plans, so we could change
to
our
patrons.
There are many
down from the elementary school, them until we were ready to send
reasons a person learns a language
it
over
to
an
architect
and
make
it
which is nice. We also are on a
— for work, travel, school, or
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everyone.
Stop by the Kirkendall Public
Library for an introduction to
Pronunciator or access the program via the Library’s website at
www.ankenyiowa.gov/library >
reference 24/7. For more information, contact the Reference
Department at 965-6460 ext. 5.
1210 N.W. Prairie Ridge Drive
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Fri. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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In addition to the Pronunciator
database, the Kirkendall Public
Library offers programs to help
people become fluent in English. If
you or someone you know is new
to the United States and would
like practice speaking conversational English and learning about
American culture, visit the library
on the third Tuesday of every
month from 1-3 p.m. or the fourth
Thursday of every month from
6:30-8:30 p.m. for English Learning
Conversation Circle.
Would you like to speak fluent
Spanish? Starting Tuesday, Aug. 11,
a Spanish Learning Conversation
Circle will be led by Blanca
Guerrero, a native speaker and
educator. The group will meet at
the library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the
second Tuesday of every month to
practice pronunciation and syntax.
As Ankeny grows and becomes
more diverse, the Kirkendall Public
Library has resources to help
patrons of all ages and levels learn
various languages. Ven, Lernst,
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FINANCE
Should you make
investment moves based
on a strong dollar?
Retirement
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Maybe your idea of retirement is having a second
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urrently, the U.S. dollar is
pumped up and powerful.
But what does a strong
dollar mean to you, as an investor?
To begin with, it’s important
to understand just what is meant
by a “strong” dollar. The U.S.
dollar does not exist in a vacuum
— its value, from a global perspective, is determined by its changing
strength relative to that of other
currencies. Let’s look at an example: Suppose that, in 2011, you
traveled to Europe and wanted to
trade in one dollar for its equivalent value in euros. At that time,
your dollar would have converted
to about .75 of a euro.
Fast forward to early 2015.
If you returned to Europe now,
your dollar would fetch you almost
one full euro. In other words, you
can buy more euros because the
dollar is “stronger.” In fact, earlier
this year, the euro hit a 12-year
low versus the dollar. And it isn’t
just the euro; the dollar is strong
against almost every other major
currency in the world. What has
led to this strength? It’s not always
easy to determine what’s behind
foreign exchange rates — which
can fluctuate even more than the
stock market — but the recent
surge in the dollar seems to be
due, at least in part, to its obvious connection to the American
economy, which has been growing
faster than many other economies
around the world. The stronger
dollar is also due to expectations
that interest rates will remain higher in the U.S. than in many other
countries.
But whatever the reasons for
it, the dollar’s strength may be having an impact on your investments.
A strengthening dollar typically
lowers returns from international
investments because you get fewer
dollars in exchange for the value in
euros or other foreign currencies.
And some U.S. companies with
a global presence may face challenges due to lower earnings from
their international operations.
These results might lead you
to think that a strong dollar would
be bad news for the stock market,
but that hasn’t been the case in
the past. At different times, the
markets have performed well with
both a strong and a weak dollar.
In contrast to its impact on
U.S. companies, a strong dollar
can help foreign companies compete and may give them an earnings boost from their U.S. sales.
Also, the stronger dollar can help
make foreign investments “cheaper.” Even more importantly, by
taking advantage of the stronger
dollar and investing an appropriate amount internationally, gaining
exposure to different economies
and markets, you can help diversify
your holdings, which is important.
Although diversification can’t guarantee a profit or always protect
against loss, it can help reduce the
impact of volatility on your portfolio. Be aware, though, that international investing carries special
risks beyond currency fluctuations,
including political and economic
instability.
The strong dollar may have
attracted your attention, but don’t
be distracted by it — and don’t
overreact. Currency exchange
rates can fluctuate rapidly, and no
one can predict how long a strong
dollar environment will last. By
sticking with a solid, long-term
investment strategy, you can help
keep up the “strength” of your
own dollars.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your local
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play. Also, try healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, sugar-free
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Anxiety and older adults
Dealing with panic attacks and social anxiety
By Shelly Charter, Valley View Village
W
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adults during the past
few months. This month, let’s dive
a little deeper into panic attacks
and social anxiety, both common
amongst the older population.
Panic attacks can be defined as
a sudden, unpredictable, intense,
illogical fear and dread. Physical
symptoms may include fainting, dizziness, heart palpitations, sweating
or difficulty breathing. These can
come once in a lifetime or frequently. Many times the trigger of
the attack is not known. They can
begin at any age and are twice as
common in women. Talking with
a health professional to determine
the trigger and using relaxation
methods such as controlled breath-
ing, yoga, praying or meditation
sometimes helps. Sometimes a
reassuring touch can help calm
someone who is having a panic
attack. Using these techniques,
along with help from a health professional, may help prevent future
attacks.
Social anxiety is a preoccupation with how a person is viewed
by others. Many of us may feel
somewhat nervous or uneasy when
meeting strangers, or speaking in
public, but this goes far beyond
that. People with social anxiety
withdraw and refuse to engage
socially. Many times this is seen
in the elderly because of physical
impairments such as hearing loss,
incontinence or embarrassment
about using a walker or wheelchair.
Research has shown this disorder
occurs in 10 to 20 percent of the
population and is the third most
common psychiatric disorder after
substance abuse and depression. If
you are experiencing this, seek help
from a health care professional.
Many times, a combination of talk
and drug therapy may help to
manage this disorder. Studies have
shown that social engagement and
interaction is important to aging
well, so managing this is crucial to
overall wellness.
It’s important to understand
that anxiety disorders aren’t a
result of some weakness or lack of
character, but a genuine biochemical disturbance. There also appears
to be a genetic predisposition, so
consulting a healthcare professional
for an accurate diagnosis and treatment is of paramount importance.
Next month we are going to
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Q: How can I declutter my
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A: Things pile up on counters and tables because they have no “home.”
Storing items in the room where they’re used helps ensure they get put
away when you’re done. If you use it frequently, make sure the storage
place is easily accessible.
The better you are about keeping things out of your home, the less
likely things will pile up inside. Always look for ways to block unneeded
items before they cross your threshold. Throwing out duplicates is an
easy way to quell clutter. A simple rule: One in, one out. Anytime you
get something new, get rid of something old like it.
It’s difficult to discard something that brings fond memories, but if
you’re serious about minimizing clutter, you must. Take a picture of the
item and let that be your keepsake. Sort through your clothes after each
season and if a particular garment is uncomfortable, toss it into a box and
take it to a favorite charity or consignment store.
Create kits to store all the items you need for a task. For instance,
you could create a bill-paying kit, a manicure kit, etc. so you can easily
find everything you need to accomplish everyday tasks.
Some spaces need daily de-cluttering; others can be tackled weekly
or monthly. Take all the items in a cabinet or desk drawer and spread
them out to see what you’re facing. Effective de-cluttering takes time; if
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A: These delectable super fruits are not only delicious, but provide many
health benefits as well. Cherries contain many antioxidants and valuable
nutrients, making them a powerful super food. Whether you are fighting pain and inflammation, trying to regulate sleep patterns or wanting
to give your brain a little boost, choose this small and flavorful fruit for
your next healthy snack.
Sweet cherries are considered among the top 20 foods with the highest concentration of antioxidants. Antioxidants occur naturally in some
foods and may protect cells in the body from future damage. Cherries
have many different antioxidants, including melatonin, quercetin and a
flavonoid called anthocyanin. Anthocyanin and quercetin may decrease
the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by protecting the heart and
preventing plaque formation within the body. Anthocyanins also act as
pain relievers by blocking inflammatory enzymes in the body, which may
help to reduce pain.
Melatonin is a natural hormone in the body that helps control when
we fall asleep and wake up. Eating a handful of cherries before bed
may be a great, natural way to regulate sleep patterns and support and
maintain brain function. Cherries also contain the mineral boron, which
supports bone health and calcium balance. Go to Hy-VeeHealth.com to
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accidents that can happen in any home or on any outing. That’s when a
first aid kit comes in handy. Putting a kit together is as simple as collecting
some basic items. Keep them in your medicine cabinet at home, making
sure it’s out of young children’s reach.
Here are some supplies every first aid kit needs: 25 adhesive bandages (various sizes), 10 sterile gauze pads (3x3 inches, 4x3 inches), gauze
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Equipment and other supplies: two pairs latex or non-latex gloves,
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splint, syringe and medicine spoon, thermometer, tweezers to remove
ticks, insect stingers and small splinters, scissors, breathing barrier for
giving CPR, blanket, hand sanitizer and a first aid manual.
Medicines: Antiseptic solution or wipes (hydrogen peroxide, etc.),
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like a smart phone app or computer program/software. The vision
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Trigger point
treatments
Techniques can ease muscle knots
By Anthony R. Meyer, D.C.
A
trigger point is essentially
a muscle knot. A muscle knot is a focal area
of muscle tissue that becomes
restricted due to overuse, trauma or inactivity resulting in pain,
inflammation, muscle tension and
corresponding diminished blood
flow to the muscle.
Trigger point treatments such
as active release therapy utilize
specific stretches on many different muscles of the body, but generally includes a gentle application
of pressure or sustained low-load
stretch to the affected muscle and
connective tissue while in a neutral position or put through an
active range-of-motion. Progress
is gauged by the level of increased
motion or function of the muscle
along with the decrease of pain
felt by the patient.
Dry needling, another type
of trigger point therapy, utilizes
an acupuncture filiform needle
that is inserted directly through
the skin and into the muscle
knot. The insertion of the needle
into the muscle results in a local
twitch response like a subtle
muscle cramp. The various chemicals that modulate pain within
the trigger point are immediately
reduced after the local twitch
response. Subsequently, pain and
spasms are reduced and joint
mobility is increased.
Instrument assisted trigger
point therapy such as Graston®
can also be used to alleviate
the pain associated with muscle
knots. These techniques utilize
tools that enable physicians to
effectively address scar tissue
and muscular adhesions. The
anti-inflammatory and immune
response produced by these
techniques can be effective in
reducing pain and improving function after treatment.
Cold laser therapy has been
shown in numerous studies to
decrease pain and inflammation.
The cold laser works by emitting
a low-level light energy through
the skin up to five inches deep
into the muscles. The cold laser
targets injured tissue and spares
healthy tissue. The light energy
stimulates cell repair, reduces
inflammation, increases the
release of endorphins and speeds
natural collagen growth.
The trigger point therapies
listed above can be used as a
precursor or a complement to
chiropractic adjustments. These
therapies can also help alleviate
muscle spasms which can occur
due to nerve irritation caused
by spinal misalignment. Treating
the trigger points to relax the
muscles helps speed the healing
process following chiropractic
adjustments.
If you or someone you know
is suffering from trigger points
and have not found the relief for
which you are looking, please
contact our office. We may be
able to help you. Q
Information provided by Anthony R. Meyer, D.C., of Renze
Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. For more information, visit www.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Ribbon cutting
ceremony
The Keller Williams office held a grand opening on May 6. The Ankeny
Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the event.
The Ankeny Area of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting.
Steve Bell and Kacy Bell
Patti Hood, Connie Blodgett and Tom Freedman
Michelle Cheek and Barb Weidmann
Jeff Mullen and Wayne Mullen
Jeff Mullen, Les Sulgrove and Jacque Sackett
Pennie Carroll, Tom Butler and Janet Boeyink
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CHAMBER NEWS
Positive changes
in Ankeny
Growth is evident along bike trail
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his past Sunday I enjoyed
a two-hour retreat on my
bicycle as I rode across
Ankeny and north on the High
Trestle Trail. During the past
five years or so as our trail
system has expanded in central
Iowa, I have developed a new
hobby that has been beneficial
for my physical and emotional
health. Peddling against that constant prairie breeze in the middle
of a cornfield does wonders to
refresh the mind and body.
As I rode the other day, I
couldn’t help but notice how
much the landscape has changed
over the last few years along my
regular route. There’s a little
less “prairie” in Prairie Trail and
a lot more homes northwest of
Ankeny where the High Trestle
Trail picks up. Though the landscape of Ankeny has changed,
one thing stood out to me as
I rode that has not changed.
Nearly everyone that I passed on
the bike trail smiled or said hello.
Even though Ankeny is approaching 55,000 residents, many of
the smiling faces that I saw were
familiar ones of fellow Ankeny
residents including other business
leaders in our community. I’m
thankful that we not only work
alongside one another, but can
enjoy the fruits of our labor as
friends and neighbors.
As I returned home to the
southwest side of Ankeny, I was
excited to see the newly opened
Main Street Café. I determined
that on my next journey I’ll bring
a few dollars for a smoothie or
coffee to treat myself after a
long ride. I had to stop along the
way for a few more stoplights
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than I used to, but as this year’s
Chamber president, it did my
heart good to see growth and
excitement in our business community.
Perhaps you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are considering opening a new business in our growing community. The Ankeny Chamber of
Commerce, in collaboration
with the city of Ankeny, and the
Ankeny Economic Development
Corporation, are together putting considerable effort and
research into helping entrepreneurs. Please reach out to any
of our Chamber board members
or staff, as we want to hear
from you how the Chamber and
Ankeny community can best support you. The Ankeny Chamber
has many tools available to help
you develop your business. It’s
exciting to think that maybe next
spring it could be your new business that I stop at while on my
bike ride. See you on the trails. Q
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Brian L. Waggoner, M.D.
Robert A. Fornoff, M.D.
Amy K. Petersen, D.O.
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