Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural

Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural

ANKENY, Iowa - The American Legion in Ankeny was established more than 100 years ago. It has been housed in the same Uptown building for decades, but now members are working on something new to make it stand out. Plans are in the works for a patriotic mural along the exterior wall on Southwest Cherry Street. Committee members said they have been working on the idea since last Fall. It will pay homage to their comrades in arms with the silhouette…