DES MOINES, Iowa — Appointments are now available for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. With VITA, people who make $64,000 a year or less can have their taxes done for free. The Iowa Center for Economic Success partners with 21 other organizations that oversee 80 tax sites around the state, all providing free tax […]
Seats up for reelection include two at-large city council seats, along with the seat for mayor. One incumbent has announced their intentions to seek reelection, along with three additional candidates.
Candidates can begin filing nomination papers to the Ankeny city clerk on Aug. 9 with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Aug. 26.
If more than four people file paperwork for the at-large seats, then a primary will take place on Oct. 5. The same will apply if more than two people run for mayor. Currently, there are not enough candidates for a primary.
Mayor
Mark Holm
Holm, a current Ankeny city councilman and the mayor pro-tem, is currently the city s only candidate for mayor. Holm was first elected to the city council in 2011 and is currently serving out his third term. In a news release, he said his main objectives are similar to the goals he s been working on for the last 10 years on the council, which include continuing responsible investment in infrastructure, increasing commerci