ANKENY, IA — Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) on Wednesday joined local and state officials, Polk County Aviation Authority leadership, and community stakeholders at Ankeny Regional Airport to announce a $2.5 million federal investment he secured to extend the airport’s primary runway by 500 feet. The project will allow the airport to accommodate larger aircraft, strengthen Central Iowa’s economic competitiveness, and support continued growth across the Des Moines metro.
Full details on the announcement are available here. B-roll is available here and below.
“Central Iowa is competing with every metro in the Midwest to attract new employers, create good-paying jobs, and grow our economy,” said Rep. Nunn. “A modern airport is a key part of that equation. Extending this runway means more businesses can reach Iowa, invest here, and create opportunities for our communities. By completing the extension during the airport’s scheduled runway reconstruction, we’re also reducing costs, minimizing disruptions, and delivering a smarter return for taxpayers.”
B-roll from the announcement is available here and photos are available here.
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