Name: AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Address: 1610 South East Oralabor Road, Ankeny, Iowa, United States of America, Ankeny, Iowa, US
Price range: $68–$145 per night
Rating: 7.45

What guests think

At AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines, travelers often note clean, comfortable rooms and friendly front-desk service, with many appreciating the pool and hot tub as relaxing highlights and the convenient location near restaurants and major roads.

However, guests repeatedly mention issues in the pool area, including strong chlorine, humidity, and occasional grime or low towel supply. Housekeeping during multi-night stays is limited unless requested, and maintenance or odor problems arise in some rooms and bathrooms. Breakfast feedback ranges from good and regularly replenished to basic or limited. Expect a generally comfortable, budget-friendly stay with some facility trade-offs.

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Facilities

The pool and hot tub are popular and often praised for size and temperature, but several reviews report strong chlorine/humidity, occasional grime, and a shortage of towels. There is no elevator, and a few guests noted dated or corroded pool-area features.

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David

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Both Hot Tub and Pool water temp was perfect. Room and bedding were clean. Staff was very friendly. The Continental Breakfast was quite good.

10

Kristine

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were great, and the room was clean and comfortable. The star was the hot tub! Best. Hot tub. Ever.

6

Daniel

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Is a nice hotel with a decent size poll and a hut tub, grate for kids. However, there is no elevator and the pool area need some renovations.

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Kristin

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for two nights; they don't offer house keeping during your stay, so you have to go to the front desk if you want more towels, shampoo, etc. Breakfast was ok, not so may options but warm eggs and sausage was great. The website and this app are outdated though, as they said they had an exercise room but did not. Pool room was very humid, very chlorine smell, so much so it'll make your eyes burn. That being said, I'm not sure if their venting system is working, as the door frames and metal all around the pool was very corroded and rusted out. Room could use more cleaning as we found popcorn under the bed from previous occupants.

10

john

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no elevator, staff at front desk were great

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Deborah

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone in our party experienced symptoms of Chlorine Gas Poisoning. The front desk seemed undisturbed to find out kids were coughing and throwing up. The symptoms stopped within 15 minutes of removing them from the area. Such a terrible situation.

10

Alison

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room Great pool experience Friendly staff Clean hotel

10

Abby

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was comfortable and clean and the pool and hot tub were great at perfect temperatures

8

Jennifer

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean, hot tub was excellent but needs cleaning around the water line (tile is dirty), pool was great, excellent staff, breakfast was enjoyable, only complaint is the room we stayed in smelled musty like mold.

4

Molly

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was so much clorine in the pool it hurt to open your eyes in the pool room. The floor was gross and hair all over in the pool. Had to ask for towels twice. Place smelled like someone was smoking weed in the hallway. Took forever for someone to co.e help us at the front desk. Said to call on the phone yet there was no phone to call. The blow dryer was broken. Disapointed.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, but multiple reports describe bathroom mold/mildew, musty odors, and occasional lapses like dirty bedding or leftover items. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across stays.

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David

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Both Hot Tub and Pool water temp was perfect. Room and bedding were clean. Staff was very friendly. The Continental Breakfast was quite good.

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Marci

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty. Toenail clippings on floor. Urine on bathroom floor around toilet.

8

Andrea

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the staff was nice. We checked in after 7p and had done the pre-check in online so were able to just get the key...very easy.

6

Alexandra

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kind man at front desk, pool/hot tub area seemed clean except for the bathroom. Our room had a dirty ice tray (not that big of deal) but the cleanliness of the bathroom could have been better. Shower/floor tiles looked like they have only ever been wiped down, I’d wear shoes.

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Andrew

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our experience was not good. We were supposed to be there for one night and did not even stay the night because of how uncomfortable it was. We came into the room and found dirty sheets, smelly towels, the room smelled of mildew, dust particles hanging from the ceiling, and the headboard being smeared with what looked like grease. The shower was not clean and neither was the shower curtain. We had asked for new sheets which we had got, but we were still uncomfortable staying in the conditions of our room. We will not be staying here again.

6

Shawna

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool area and great location. Bathroom was not cleaned well as a razor was left in the shower from a previous guest.

8

Peter

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were all extremely friendly and kind. The room and bed were comfortable and to the breakfast was adequate. The only issue was some mildew on the shower wall tiles and the shower head connector leaked everywhere while running. Other than that, a quiet and comfortable place to stay with a well-lit, safe parking lot if you're passing through

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Patricia

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Will not stay here again....just did not feel like my room was as clean as it should be.

8

Tricia

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 service desk workers working night shift and over night shift were great. As i was getting ready for bed i pulled down my bedding and it looked like someone had already slept in the bed and sheets had not bed changed. It was confirmed when i checked the pillows and there was hair all over them. Front desk employee was very nice and apologetic. In the morning i noticed none of the hotel toiletries were in my bathroom and went down to the get some. The owner/manager said "here u go". No apology or anything.

6

Julianna

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room lighting was very dark. Bath shower had considerable mold.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, with some spacious layouts and in-room whirlpool options; several guests liked the beds, though a few found them too firm and the lighting quite dark. Decor ranges from modern to dated.

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Taryn

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, breakfast was always fresh and they kept the hot tray full. They had many varieties of food selections. Pool was spacious and perfect depth for kids. Hot tub was even better and kept at a perfect temperature. There was always someone at the desk and was very helpful with all our needs. Wifi is available and smart tv was available in our room for streaming access. We stayed 2 nights and they were the most comfortable and peaceful nights staying away from home. Very close to multiple attractions and shopping centers. We will definitely be returning in the future for our family trips!

8

Shane

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Room very clean, comfortable bed and good location. Breakfast good, but needs to add bacon. Casey's within walking distance. Bad: Given wrong room at check-in then ask to provide proof of room reserved. TV not working properly. Light we parked under was out. Drop in plug to hot tub nearly impossible to get out. We would stay here again ,but not in the same room.

8

Andrew

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very dark in rooms and pool area.

10

Abby

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was comfortable and clean and the pool and hot tub were great at perfect temperatures

10

Janice

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet, clean, well maintained

8

Jessica

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only issue we had was our bed was extremely firm and the pillows were flat. Very clean hotel and well maintained.

8

Amy

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked what I thought was a king suite with a sofa bed for our mini vacation to Adventureland. We arrived in Des Moines an hour early and they let us check in early. However, the room was just a king bed, no sofa bed. The gentleman at the desk quickly helped us out and got us switched to a room with two queen beds. The room was clean, quiet and the AC worked great. Bed was comfy. Good value for the money. All the staff members I interacted with were accommodating and polite. The location is also great. Close to lots of restaurants and stores, and a 10 min countryside drive to Adventureland.

10

Shawna

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very impressed with this hotel. Seemed quite new and modern. Very clean. The king room was very nice. Spacious. Had a chair with a footstool for relaxing. Office chair too for the desk area. Sink was on the outside of the restroom.

10

Tracy

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, bed comfortable

10

Emily

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed for the Iowa State Fair with the family. The employees were always working hard and available if needed. We found the room clean, comfortable, and very accommodating for our needs. It was also a convenient location for all the things we did while in town.

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Service

Front-desk staff are frequently described as friendly, efficient, and accommodating, with easy pre-check-in. However, guests also mention occasional unresponsiveness, strict towel policies, and an isolated dispute with management over a refund.

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Jill

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were amazingly friendly and so kind. They took care of all our needs!

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Heather

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was not the nicest. 5 of us staying and were only allowed 3-4 towels at a time. To get more towels we had to take dirty towels to front desk to exchange for clean. One wash rag was used to clean up a chocolate ice cream accident, staff gave attitude because of this and said I could be charged because now they have to use bleach to wash. Due to staff attitude and rudeness I would not stay here again.

8

Andrea

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and the staff was nice. We checked in after 7p and had done the pre-check in online so were able to just get the key...very easy.

10

john

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

no elevator, staff at front desk were great

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Ryan

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We’ve always had a great check-in process and they’re always make sure they take care of us while we are there

8

Debbie

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I did check in online, bada bing bada boom...told them my name, handed me my keys. Love it. Decent breakfast. Staff friendly and accomodating.

8

De

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great hotel. But the management could be better. Our Organization booked several rooms at this lication that weekend. One of our performers was in a very bad and horrific accident. It was on the news and in the paper. We posted videos and pictures of the victims. A head on collision and they would not refund for that room. So sad that a hotel that would not do this after a bad accident and took away from a nonprofit organization. The staff was great but the management and owners were horrible. We never ran into something like this before. Im just glad noone was killed but our performer was injured badly and after a week is still in the hospital and has a long recovery ahead. We will probably use another hotel for years to come due to this incident.

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Kris

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was going to be arriving way later than my original time and was 6 hours after check in time. I tried to call the hotel probably 12 times to inform the staff of my late arrival and make sure I’d still have a room. They never answered the phone. When I got to the hotel to check in, there were 2 people working the front desk. No explanation as to why they couldn’t answer.

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Tricia

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 service desk workers working night shift and over night shift were great. As i was getting ready for bed i pulled down my bedding and it looked like someone had already slept in the bed and sheets had not bed changed. It was confirmed when i checked the pillows and there was hair all over them. Front desk employee was very nice and apologetic. In the morning i noticed none of the hotel toiletries were in my bathroom and went down to the get some. The owner/manager said "here u go". No apology or anything.

10

Lester

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great, the check in/check out was easy and convenient! Staff was warm, friendly and professional. I’d definitely recommend this hotel as a great place to stay and affordable….don’t let me forget that part!!!!

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Location

Convenient spot near I-35 with easy access to restaurants, shopping, and Des Moines or Adventureland; many found it quiet. Good for stopovers and area visits.

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Wendy

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is right of the freeway but near a lot of shopping and dining, so a great location. The staff was great

10

Patrick

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to everything. The room was clean and roomy. There was a convenience store and restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely stay there again!

8

Brad

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, quiet, convenient to shopping and restaurants.

8

Maxemillian

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just all the accessible areas nearby that made it felt easy going

10

Emily

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed for the Iowa State Fair with the family. The employees were always working hard and available if needed. We found the room clean, comfortable, and very accommodating for our needs. It was also a convenient location for all the things we did while in town.

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Cassandra

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the location

8

Dustin

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location for what we needed cell service was not good though phone kept going into SOS mode

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Eric

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great property. Staff was helpful and friendly. Very convenient location to food and entertainment, and also great location to drive into Des Moines. My only complaint is the bathroom. The bathroom had no fan for ventilation which was very inconvenient. Great place to stay will stay here again

10

ryan

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here multiple times. The only thing I would say is the breakfast is pretty normal but could be better. It's easy and convenient to get to Des Moines.

10

Monica

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very quiet hotel with helpful staff for locations regarding eating and stores.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is mixed: several guests praise it as good with decent variety, while others find it basic or limited and occasionally lukewarm. A few reports note items or drink options being unavailable.

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Karmen

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice pool, good breakfast, comfortable beds, quiet, safe area, and friendly service! Couldn’t ask for more! Thank you!

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Brittany

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was great. Very clean! Staff was great and very helpful! Breakfast had great options and was really Good. Breakfast was open 6-10. The pool and hot tub are large. Great spot to stay! Parking lot was large.

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David

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Both Hot Tub and Pool water temp was perfect. Room and bedding were clean. Staff was very friendly. The Continental Breakfast was quite good.

10

Taryn

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean, breakfast was always fresh and they kept the hot tray full. They had many varieties of food selections. Pool was spacious and perfect depth for kids. Hot tub was even better and kept at a perfect temperature. There was always someone at the desk and was very helpful with all our needs. Wifi is available and smart tv was available in our room for streaming access. We stayed 2 nights and they were the most comfortable and peaceful nights staying away from home. Very close to multiple attractions and shopping centers. We will definitely be returning in the future for our family trips!

6

Chelsey

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There are too many things to say about what was all wrong with my room, but to start there was someone's food left in my fridge the bathroom seat I had to clean before I could go to the bathroom and the breakfast was awful

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Shane

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good: Room very clean, comfortable bed and good location. Breakfast good, but needs to add bacon. Casey's within walking distance. Bad: Given wrong room at check-in then ask to provide proof of room reserved. TV not working properly. Light we parked under was out. Drop in plug to hot tub nearly impossible to get out. We would stay here again ,but not in the same room.

6

Jackie

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not best experience, but not the worst. What I did not like the most was the breakfast. VERY little to choose from!!! Then, the warmers are turned down so low, the food was luke warm! The coffee was just one pump server and not even in the breakfast area! The sign in the room said if you were staying more than 1 night (we stayed 3) that the bed linens would only be changed every 3 days. But, they never even came into the room to clean or just make the bed!!!! Not at all impressed by this hotel!

10

Brian

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast okay

6

Cassandra

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, good water pressure in shower, bed was comfortable, quiet hotel, continental breakfast could use some healthier options, coffee is good, place is clean.

10

Cidney

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel stay was amazing and we really enjoyed the jacuzzi in our room. The only downfall is that the breakfast options are the basic options at most hotels but it was still good. I would definitely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$80
March	$85
April	$91
May	$94
June	$94
July	$98
August	$125
September	$88
October	$83
November	$77
December	$76

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $68	10 $82	11 $82	12 $82
13 $75	14 $78	15 $79	16 $79	17 $86	18 $145	19 $145
20 $78	21 $81	22 $79	23 $78	24 $91	25 $124	26 $139
27 $76	28 $81	29 $82	30 $81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $107	3 $110
4 $77	5 $80	6 $79	7 $81	8 $90	9 $85	10 $93
11 $81	12 $83	13 $96	14 $84	15 $90	16 $91	17 $97
18 $81	19 $89	20 $95	21 $95	22 $94	23 $93	24 $99
25 $85	26 $94	27 $92	28 $95	29 $94	30 $91	31 $90

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