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Ankeny

American  
[ang-kuh-nee] / ˈæŋ kə ni /

noun

  1. a town in central Iowa.


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Ankeny, Iowa–based Casey’s is the nation’s third-largest convenience store chain and, after 40 years of making pies, its fifth-largest pizza maker.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

“This is a race to be the leader of the free world,” Ms. Ankeny said.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

I sat with Tony and Bev Kuehn of nearby Ankeny and their two daughters, the elder of whom was receiving a Niman Ranch scholarship that night.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

“I believe I would still caucus for him,” said the 70-year-old retired communications administrator from Ankeny while attending a candidate interview series led by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Similar strong support for the former president was evident during the dinner, when many attendees wore “Trump Country” stickers, including 72-year-old Diane Weaver of Ankeny, Iowa.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2023