Ankeny s City Manager of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, is responsible for preparing and monitoring annual budget reports, hiring and firing personnel and recommending policies and programs. The City of Ankeny governs several departments, including golf courses, information technology, human resources, library and municipal utilities. The city s fire department offers a variety of fire protection, preservation, rescue, emergency medical and educational services. Its police department is a law enforcement agency that provides protection services for life and property. The City of Ankeny s public works department provides traffic signalization and control, roadway administration and maintenance, snow and ice control, street cleaning and engineering services.