Councilor Justin Hollinrake

08/18/2026

Important reminder regarding pedestrian crossings

08/04/2026

CABANA UPDATE: As of today the cabana reservation program at Cascade Falls has been terminated. All shade is now available on a first come, first serve basis.

Thank you again to everyone who educated and advocated on this issue! Public participation matters, and this is a great example of why.

07/27/2026

Today I was proud to join our USPS workers as they rallied to celebrate the 251st birthday of the postal service.

Many of us take receiving our mail for granted, but it truly is an essential public service.

Happy birthday USPS!

07/27/2026

Great opportunity for home owners! Check it out to see if it’s a good fit for you

Make repairs to your home with a five-year forgivable loan! 🛠️🪛🏠🪚 Ankeny partners with other communities to offer the Metro Home Improvement Program through the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. View the income qualifications and learn more: https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/199/Metro-Home-Improvement-Program

07/26/2026

I would like to thank the many members of the public for their efforts to educate us on this issue. We don’t always get things right the first time, but we must always be willing to adjust to the best interest of our community. It has become clear this is one such case.

I will also be voting to repeal this policy.

07/12/2026

We had a great time in the Summerfest parade again this year!

So great to see our community come together and celebrate!

06/17/2026

The bus is free!

Through the end of the month it is free to ride the new regular DART routes, including here in Ankeny. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Py5iooaCW/

Check out the new system here: https://www.ridedart.com/bus-routes/

Our new bus routes are officially hitting the road today! All of the new routes are also free to ride through June 30.

Plan your trip today at rideDART.com. See you on board!

06/09/2026

🚨The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) Board of Trustees has initiated Stage 3 of its Water Use Plan, implementing a mandatory lawn watering ban for residential, business, and government customers across the region.

To help manage elevated nitrate concentrations in source waters and ensure adequate treatment capacity, the regional system is utilizing all available resources, including the Nitrate Removal Facility, Maffitt Reservoir, and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells.

Visit: https://ciww.gov for more information on this notice and frequently asked questions.

All drinking water produced by Central Iowa Water Works meets all Safe Drinking Water Standards.

The following communities and agencies are affected by this alert: Ankeny, Clive, Johnston, Norwalk, Polk City, Waukee, Des Moines Water Works, Urbandale Water Utility, West Des Moines Water Works, Warren Water and portions of the Xenia Water District.

05/07/2026

I’m very excited about this mental health forum being hosted at Drake tomorrow!

The details and option to listen online are in the link

Mental Health and the Justice System:

This free, one-day conference provides an overview of justice system efforts to respond to and support mental health in Iowa.

04/27/2026

Be careful!

I’ve seen people fall victim to this before. Follow these tips to stay safe.

Scams come in many forms, but most follow the same pattern. The Ankeny Police Department shares a simple way to recognize a scam... Remember T I P:

T – Threat
Scammers often begin by creating fear. They may claim you or a family member is in trouble, facing arrest, jail, fines, or confinement. The goal is to make you panic and act without thinking.

I – Immediacy
Scammers push urgency. They will tell you to act right away and discourage you from hanging up, calling a relative, or verifying the situation. In many cases, they will keep you on the phone while directing your next steps.

P – Payment
This is the final goal. Scammers demand money or access to finances, often through gift cards, money orders, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or by asking for banking or account information.

Remember:
Legitimate agencies and businesses do not demand immediate payment over the phone, do not request gift cards or cryptocurrency, and do not threaten arrest without due process.

If something feels wrong, pause, hang up, and verify the information by contacting a trusted family member, your bank, or law enforcement directly. Awareness and taking a moment to slow down can prevent fraud and protect both you and others in our community.