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