Ankeny residents already know their hometown is something very special. Even so, it still feels good to be recognized. The most recent list popping up on our feed today is WalletHub’s ‘2015’s Best & Worst Small Cities in America’. Ankeny is #9! In this study of 1268 small cities in the U.S., the researchers used 22 […]
Choosing to live in Prairie Trail is a lifestyle choice as much as a choice of where to build your new home. Built on the design principles of new urbanism, Prairie Trail is a walkable community because of the location of nearby businesses that bring many amenities like fitness, education, retail shops, grocery, restaurants and […]
We’re proud to be a sponsor Ankeny’s annual Chamber Chill 5K Run/Walk Road Race on March 7th. Be sure to visit the site for more information, to register and to learn about the running path right through Prairie Trail! http://www.ankeny.org/events/Chamber-Chill-5K-RunWalk-2015-2191/details Join us on social media to follow all the fun!
Thanks to all who let us photograph your homes, chat about your business and generally showoff what it means to live the lifestyle at Prairie Trail. The latest issue of the Prairie Trail magazine hit the market last week. Pick up a copy at your local Hy-Vee, Fareway or Dahl’s food stores. Check back soon for the […]
Dog lovers at Prairie Trail know the satisfying feeling of walking with their dog through the park on a beautiful summer evening. The morning crew gets the day started with a brisk run with their canine companion through the parks and trails. If you wouldn’t dream of using either one of these images to describe […]
Living and establishing a business in a growing community like Ankeny, Iowa is an exciting time as the city hits a population milestone of 50,000 (and counting). For Dr. Daryl Rauser and his wife Alissa, moving back to their hometown of Ankeny to start their new business, Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic, and raise their family was a dream […]
The physicians and staff at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Prairie Trail are passionate about being connected in the community they so proudly serve. Community engagement isn’t just a buzz word for this group of Physicians, it’s a way of practicing medicine that changes how people go about their day-to-day living. It’s about promoting a […]
Dr. Doug Layton is a physician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Prairie Trail in Ankeny, Iowa and is a frequent guest blogger on the Prairie Trail blog. Dr. Layton writes on a number of health and wellness-related topics and shares practical tips for making healthy lifestyle choices. The last blog article I wrote was on easy ways to make diet changes to improve your […]
Puppies in the Park at Prairie Trail is designed to showcase the healthy lifestyle of living at Prairie Trail and support The Puppy Jake Foundation. Puppy Jake Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing well-bred, socialized and professionally trained service dogs to deserving military veterans. We select only the highest quality dogs to ensure the success […]
Do you have the cutest pup around? Register them for the Doggie Photo Contest during Puppies in the Park at Prairie Trail on August 2 and win awesome prizes! Be sure to pre-register for the contest so you don’t miss out on the special early registration packet, including a one-of-a-kind Prairie Trail doggie bandana and additional goodies. Register online now by clicking […]
