Can't believe I forgot to list Alohana. That might be my favorite spot in Ankeny. Crab Rangoons are elite and the #2 BBQ chicken with the rice and pasta salad is incredible.
Just for all you Ankeny bashers
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That makes sense and I'm with you, its not a roll of the dice I'd be willing to take as a home buyer.
We've been in contact with a developer about some of our land and DR is one of the potential lot buyers if its developed.
Big fan of the rangoons too. I think I've only ever had the chicken katsu for the entrée because it was that good the first time I had it.
Ankeny Man is Iowa’s version of Florida Man
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Ankeny man sentenced for driving vehicle into flock of geese
An 82-year-old Ankeny man received a fine and probation after he drove his vehicle into a flock of geese last summer.
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That man is a hero. Geese are rats with wings and Ankeny has year round population of those vermin.Ankeny Man is Iowa’s version of Florida Man
Ankeny man sentenced for driving vehicle into flock of geese
An 82-year-old Ankeny man received a fine and probation after he drove his vehicle into a flock of geese last summer.
It’s really my main complaint living here. And it seems like Ankeny residents love to run very yellow/red lights lol
No Ames would not. Ames might be too anti-growth, but none of the grand ideas that got shot down would’ve made a difference.
Ankeny, Pleasant Hill, Waukee and Grimes grew faster because, wait for it, they are adjacent to Iowa’s largest city and not 35 miles away.
In no alternate history was Ames going to grow at the rate of Ankeny. Ames has grown almost 40% since 2000, which for Iowa is basically explosive growth.
It’s grown faster than Iowa City, with the exception being North Lib and Coralville areas closer to CR.
I was just about to type those words, literally verbatim lol. I'll pay his fine so he can run more of those things down.
So if not for the largest employer and entertainment draw, a town in the middle of cornfields would be a not as nice town in the middle of a cornfields. Very bold analysis.
Ankeny is getting some better stuff and making an effort to be more than a sea of tan and gray houses with chain stores. It’s not my cup of tea, but a lot of people like it because it has about anything a person could need and has good proximity to Des Moines.
I can see why people like it, and I understand why people don’t get the draw.
I have been an Ankeny basher and will always poke fun at it, but there are getting to be some really good restaurant options. Red Chillez is money.
I rented in Ankeny for 4 years during and after law school; I lived in that “District” area, and honestly it was fantastic.
I ended up buying in pleasant hill because the same houses would be $100,000 cheaper.
PH is.. okay. Not a lot of restaurants or great attractions.. although I eat out less now, so that’s probably good.
I will die on the hill that the South Ankeny HyVee is the best HyVee in the metro, and (at least 3 years ago) the Chinese food was by far the best of any of the HyVees.
I ended up buying in pleasant hill because the same houses would be $100,000 cheaper.
PH is.. okay. Not a lot of restaurants or great attractions.. although I eat out less now, so that’s probably good.
I will die on the hill that the South Ankeny HyVee is the best HyVee in the metro, and (at least 3 years ago) the Chinese food was by far the best of any of the HyVees.
Better put one next to Costco off 36th or TJ and Alison won't last in Central Iowa much longer...
It's one of my new favorite spots. Another I would highly recommend that I don't hear talked about a lot is Flavory Bistro. Fantastic Mediterranean restaurant but it's small so can be a bit of a wait during busy times without a reservation.
They churn houses out and many have the same issues because the same sub contractors are doing every house. They're buying fixtures in bulk, using the same architectural drawings, etc. so if there's an issue, they already bought 1000 fixtures and just find a way to put a band aid on it. The cheapest everything and you get what you pay for.
I've worked on many of these homes and they all have similar issues.
I was responding to a person who posted "Ankeny is Ames taint." Sorry my bold analysis bothered you.
I live here, it's fine. Traffic can blow but South Duff can be just as bad. That said id rather live in Ames
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