Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Brent Buttjer stopped by to discuss the end of his six-year tenure as Ankeny Activities Director with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Simpson College men's basketball standout Conor Riordan about his upcoming trip to Brazil … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 50
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HE’S BAAAAAACK: Hall of Fame Coach Whims returns to Ankeny volleyball post
When Dave Whims retired as Ankeny's volleyball coach in 2014, he left as the state's all-time leader in coaching victories with 982. Whims was only 18 wins shy of the 1,000-victory career mark, but it appeared that he would not be able to reach the milestone. Now, he probably will. Whims has come out of retirement to again coach the Ankeny … [Read more...] about HE’S BAAAAAACK: Hall of Fame Coach Whims returns to Ankeny volleyball post
VIDEO: Tourney named after Dickey, who also enters Coaches Hall of Fame
Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes
Ankeny High School Activities Director Brent Buttjer has been named to the same position at Dallas Center-Grimes for the 2019-20 school year. Buttjer has been at Ankeny since the split into two high schools in the fall of 2013. “I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the students, families, coaches, and directors of the Ankeny Community School … [Read more...] about Ankeny AD Buttjer accepts same position at Dallas Center-Grimes
Ankeny volleyball coach makes ‘tough decision to walk away’ from program
Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton has resigned from his position after four years at the school. Morton compiled a 116-48 record after replacing longtime Ankeny coach Dave Whims in 2015. He guided the Hawkettes to a pair of state tournament appearances. "It's always a tough decision to walk away," said Morton. "I tried to reassure the kids when I met … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball coach makes ‘tough decision to walk away’ from program
Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Lanning to be honored at 2018 Booster Bash
The Ankeny Booster Club will present its All Star Award to Joel Lanning at its annual Booster Bash on April 28. Lanning was the quarterback on Ankeny High School's last state championship team and just completed an outstanding football career at Iowa State. The Booster Bash is the Booster Club's largest fundraising event and helps to support the … [Read more...] about Lanning to be honored at 2018 Booster Bash
Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes
When an overnight fire destroyed Plaza Lanes on Dec. 18, the immediate future of the Ankeny bowling teams was left uncertain. Plaza Lanes was the home venue for Ankeny and four other CIML schools. The facility was also the site of the annual state tournament. "It was a tragedy and I'm heartbroken for the staff at Plaza, but it's amazing how the bowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams adapt to new coach, fire that destroyed Plaza Lanes