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Good morning Ankeny! It's St. Patrick's Day, which means everyone's suddenly Irish for 24 hours and green beer is somehow acceptable before noon. Whether you're celebrating with corned beef or just avoiding people who pinch, hope you have a good one. 🍀🍻

In today’s digest:

Lets get started.

— Chance

Southview Student Heading to National Spelling Bee

Caleb DeVan from Southview Middle School just won Iowa's Scripps Spelling Bee on March 7 at Living History Farms. That means he's headed to the national competition in Washington, D.C., May 26–28 to represent the entire state.

Caleb got into competitive spelling through Southview's FLEX program, which offered spelling as an extension interest study and included a school-wide bee. Turns out, those elective classes can really pay off.

Spell em’ under the table Caleb!

Prairie Trail's Glow Show

Prairie Trail Elementary just put on The Glow Show, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a full-school art exhibit where every student made neon artwork that actually glows. Art teacher Mrs. Bingham orchestrated the whole thing, tying it into the school's "Level Up" video game theme for the year.

Kids created disco balls, boom boxes, a glowing Mario Kart track, and more. The exhibit ran all week and wrapped up during parent-teacher conferences. If you didn't catch it in person, here’s the video.

Ankeny High Schoolers Got a Preview of Real Careers

All juniors at Ankeny and Centennial recently attended Career & College Showcases, where they spent time with actual professionals from 14 different career fields. Think of it as a career fair that doesn't involve sitting through boring PowerPoints.

Professionals brought tools and equipment, explained what their day-to-day looks like, and talked about how they got to where they are. The goal: help students figure out what they might want to do after graduation before they're forced to pick a major.

Shout-out to the professionals who took time to make it happen.

Buff Kids Club: Make Bath Bombs, Avoid Boredom

Spring Break is coming, which means you've got about five days to figure out what to do with your kids before they start climbing the walls. Buff is running Kids Club all week (March 16–21) with two daily sessions where kids can make 2-3 mini bath bombs and score a free kids soap bar for $25.

Sessions are at 11 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–6 PM. No reservations required—just walk in. Kids 16 and under can participate, but parents or guardians need to stay for the activity (sorry, no drop-offs).

RSVP on Buff City Soap’s Facebook event page to stay in the loop, or just show up and make it happen. (Details)

Ankeny Community Theatre is putting on Enemy of the People, and it's one of those plays that somehow feels more relevant the older it gets. The setup: a small Norwegian town is getting rich off its famous medicinal spring waters. Then Dr. Stockmann discovers the water is contaminated and tries to warn everyone. Plot twist: the people in power don't want to hear it.

It's all about the tension between telling the truth and keeping everyone happy—spoiler alert, you can't do both. If you're looking for something a little heavier than your average night out, this one's solid. TICKETS

Black Dirt Ramblers @ Magee’s Irish Pub | 🕰️6PM

Luke Farland @ Main Street Pub | 🕰️6PM

Kinda Petty Band @ Good Times | 🕰️8PM

🎲Music Bingo @ B&B Theaters | 🕰️7:30-8:30PM | Feeling lucky? Head over to B&B for St. Patrick's Day Music Bingo. Free to play, all ages welcome, and prizes up for grabs for the winners! (Details)

🎲Bingo Night @ Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille |🕰️ 7-9PM | Bingo night with drink and food specials. (Details)

🍀St. Patty’s Day Happy Hour @ Birdies Tavern & Grill | 🕰️4:30PM | Trade your barbells for birdies this St. Patty's Day, for a happy hour with the whole crew, kids welcome! Flash your Krave membership for $1 off drinks not just that night, but any time you stop in. (Details)

🏃Wednesday Social Run @ Fitness Sports | 🕰️6:15-7PM | Free social run with routes of 2, 4, or 6 miles all paces, all ages, all abilities welcome! Meet at Fitness Sports, hit the pavement, and find your people. (Details)

🎨Paint & Sip @ Magee’s Irish Pub | 🕰️6:30PM | Grab your glass and your paintbrush for a paint-and-sip event where you'll create your very own "Shamrock Brew" on canvas! Registration includes two hours of instruction, all supplies, and an 11x14 canvas to take home. Seating is limited, so register early! (Details)

🎲Trivia Night @ Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille | 🕰️7-9PM | Weekly laid back trivia night with fun competition, drinks and prizes. (Details) 

🎲DJ Bingo @ The Other Place | 🕰️7PM | Free, weekly bingo with… A DJ! (Details) 

🎲Board Game Night @ 36th Street Tavern | 🕰️7PM |Hang out, play some games & enjoy your favorites from the bar & kitchen, no reservations needed! (Details)  

🎤Karaoke Thursday @ Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille | 🕰️8PM | Come sing your heart out. Whether you're a shower singer or a stage hog, all are welcome. Enjoy food & drink specials all night long. (Details)

🎤Charters On Vine | 🕰️6-11:30PM | Hop on the trolley at Whiskey River for a night hitting Ladder 13, Leroy's Place, Ducktail Lounge, Groucho's, and Doc's. Tickets are $45, 21+ only, BYOB on board, and seats are limited so grab yours before they're gone. (Details) 

🤡Silly Goose Comedy @ Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille | 🕰️8PM | Grab your friends and head to Cabaret for a night of comedy and live music by Jasper Tide Band. (Details)

🏃Saturday Social Run | 🕰️7AM | Log your Saturday morning miles with the crew at Fitness Sports in Uptown Ankeny. Runners, walkers, strollers, bikes, and pups all welcome, no matter what you're training for! Stick around after and walk over to Porch Light to keep the good vibes going and show some love to another Uptown small business. (Details)  

🚌Trolley Quilt Tour | 🕰️11AM-5PM | Spend the day hopping across five incredible quilt shops, from Quilters Cupboard to Creekside Quilting to Mashe Modern and more. Will stop for lunch at Mullets built right into the route! Tickets are $45 per person, check-in starts at 10:30AM at Whiskey River, and your wallet has been officially warned. (Details)  

🚌Karaoke Trolley | 🕰️6:30-12PM | The trolley is rolling for a karaoke crawl starting at Whiskey River Ankeny — hitting Doc's, Leroy's, Ducktail Lounge, and AJ's before circling back at midnight, with drinks allowed on board and your confidence levels increasing at every stop! Tickets are $45, 21+ only, and cheaper than a court date. (Details) 

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See you next week,

Chance