Ankeny predicts $12M annual revenue by passing sales tax, officials say

Ankeny voters approve local-option sales tax

Voters in Ankeny are giving the green light to raise the sales tax from 6 to 7 percent.

Ankeny predicts $12M annual revenue by passing sales tax, officials say

ANKENY, Iowa -- Tuesday's special election for Ankeny resulted in the city adopting a 1% sales tax increase. The Polk County Elections office reported 64% voted in favor of the Local Option Sales Tax, bringing the sales tax from 6% to 7%. The sales tax is paid by anyone who spends money in Ankeny, according [...]