Nobody has been more associated with the Ankeny baseball program than Mel Murken. Murken coached the Hawks for 32 years and racked up 620 victories at the school. He's a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1992, Murken guided Ankeny to the first state championship in school history. Two of the stars on that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)
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More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help
Dear Citizens of Ankeny, According to the latest U.S. Census Report, Ankeny is now the fourth-fastest-growing city in America. Ankeny showed a 6.4 percent population growth over the last year and is now home to over 62,000 citizens! Incredible. Ankeny Fanatic wants to serve you, but we also need your help. Most of you do not know me. My name is … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help
Free Drop Billy earns spot in Kentucky Derby
Albaugh Family Stables of Ankeny is going to make another "Run for the Roses". Free Drop Billy earned a third-place finish in Saturday's Grade 2, $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, likely allowing him to qualify for next month's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. "So happy to be running for the 3rd consecutive Kentucky Derby," tweeted … [Read more...] about Free Drop Billy earns spot in Kentucky Derby