State Rep. Heather Matson

29/05/2026

Handwriting on a graphic is truly the best way to get attention! 😄

But for real, be aware of these traffic changes starting on June 1!

𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 & 𝐒𝐄 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏🚦🚧
Construction for the SE Oralabor Road and SE Four Mile Drive Traffic Signal Project will begin Monday, June 1, 2026. The intersection will remain open, with all-way STOP signs until the new traffic signal is activated fall 2026. In addition to installing a traffic signal, this project includes widening of the east and north legs of the project intersection to add long-term capacity. View details for the Traffic Signal Improvement Program: https://ankenyiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Traffic-Signal-Improvement-Program-376

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐖 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏 🚧
Weather permitting, the West State Street Frontage Road will fully close at the intersection of SW 4th Street on Monday, June 1, 2026. This is part of the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements Project, which will replace older water mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and pavement that are reaching the end of their service life. Many of the existing water mains in this area are smaller iron pipes that have experienced water main breaks and no longer meet current standards for water service and fire protection. These pipes will be replaced with new, larger PVC water mains. Phase 1 of the project also includes several drainage improvements designed to better manage stormwater in the area. Work includes expanding the Ankeny Art Center Basin, installing new reinforced concrete box culverts, and constructing a relief storm sewer system along SW Westlawn Drive and through Westside Park.

In addition, crews will reconstruct SW 4th Street from SW State Street Frontage Road to SW Westlawn Drive, including replacement of pavement and underground utilities. The Westlawn Place improvements will be completed in multiple phases over several years, allowing the City to replace utilities and streets in sections of the neighborhood. View details for the Westlawn Place Area Utility Improvements Project - Phase 1: https://ankenyiowa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Westlawn-Place-Area-Utility-Improvements-379

Find information on other Capital Improvement Projects and find ongoing street construction project updates: www.ankenyiowa.gov/construction

29/05/2026

I was overjoyed to be at On With Life Long Term Care this afternoon to celebrate their partnership with ChildServe to help more of our most vulnerable Iowans access specialized care. Thanks to years of advocacy from families and caregivers, working with us in the Legislature, resulting in changes to Medicaid and now state funding for a building expansion, OWL in Polk City will be a home for vent-dependent adults who were otherwise having to go out of state for care. These are the success stories and partnerships we can all be proud of supporting. ❤️

Learn more about the plans here: https://www.onwithlife.org/programs/long-term-skilled-care/polk-city-expansion

28/05/2026

I'm not crying, you're crying! (Okay, I am literally crying.)

Thank you, Mrs. Rohlf, for being such an amazing teacher and for loving these kids so well! Your students were so lucky to have you over the last 35 years. Congratulations on your retirement!

28/05/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY! 📢

I'm incredibly excited to be endorsed by States Win, an organization committed to lifting up progressive candidates running in critical state legislative races across the country!

In 2025, Iowa Senate Democrats broke the supermajority, and our race is next to keep building back to the majority. I'm grateful to the team at States Win for recognizing what's at stake in Iowa and for being a part of our team. Next up: getting to the Senate so I can continue the work of ensuring economic security and opportunity for all Ankeny families AND make Iowa a place where everyone can not just survive, but thrive!

Learn more about how you can get involved here: https://stateswin.org/take-action/

28/05/2026

I'm always happy to be supporting my ride or die, State Rep. Molly Buck! 💙

Friends, please do what you can to help get Molly back to the Iowa House. We need her voice, leadership, and common sense approach to lifting up all Iowans now more than ever.

27/05/2026

Thank you IMPACT Community Action Partnership for the invitation to your volunteer appreciation reception this evening! It was an honor to participate in the panel discussion on food insecurity and power of building strong partnerships to meet the biggest challenges facing Iowa families. Because, to be honest, poverty and economic insecurity is a policy decision (a series of decisions, actually).

But most of all, thank you and congratulations to all the amazing volunteers who were recognized for all the ways you serve our communities every day. Your impact is invaluable. ❤️

26/05/2026

This is what I like to call . Head over to Summerbrook Park tonight to spend time with neighbors, share your thoughts with the City of Ankeny - Government Parks & Rec staff on the future of our city parks, and enjoy some ice cream, too!

Join us tonight, May 26, for an ice cream social at Summerbrook Park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event will be held at the north playground/park shelter located at 800 SE Delaware Ave.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy ice cream, play games, meet your neighbors, the Ankeny Park Board and the Parks & Recreation staff. Residents will also have the opportunity to complete a brief questionnaire and share input that will help shape future park needs and priorities. This event is free and open to the public. Ice cream will be available while supplies last.

25/05/2026

"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." –Franklin D. Roosevelt

Holding close the memories of the men and women who gave their lives to protect ours in service to our country.

24/05/2026

This is such a wonderful example of the power of art in placemaking! Way to go, Parkview Middle School students!

24/05/2026

CelebrAsian was a blast! Thank you Iowa Asian Alliance for this wonderful celebration of culture and community! 💙

23/05/2026

Perfect morning to kick off the Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market! I absolutely love visiting with vendors, catching up with friends, and taking home something delicious! Molly, Amy, and I had a blast!

In addition to the gorgeous flowers, I am so excited for this fudge pie from Wooden Spoons Workshops and stuffed dates from Meadow Lane Treats (both from here in ). Yum!

It was also a pleasure to meet Bahar, a refugee from Afghanistan who made this beautiful bookmark and was at the market with Des Moines Refugee Support. Her message - "the more we help others, the farther we all go" - is the epitome of building community and is more important than ever.