Iowa City, IA|News|
Helen Hunt, William Hurt To Star In Iowa City-Inspired Movie
'The Miracle Season' follows the team's quest to win a volleyball championship after the unexpected death of a star player.
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Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
- Des Moines, IA
Melissa Myers relaunched the Central Iowa Patch websites in September 2017 and is a lifelong Des Moines resident with a passion for community journalism. She worked most of her 28-year career in The Des Moines Register newsroom, writing and editing news stories about the metro and suburban communities. She is an empty-nester and enjoys community activities and volunteering with her high school alumni and booster organizations.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Workers More Stressed Than Happy At Holidays: Study
Des Moines workers say toiling through holidays with less help or returning from time off to a backlog of work doesn't make them very jolly.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Nicole Finn Murder Case: 5 Things About Mom Who Starved Daughter
The starved teen died of cardiac arrest, severely malnourished and underweight, after being regularly locked in a room and denied food.
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Des Moines|News|
Ankeny 2040: City Wants Your Feedback Now
A draft of the document that will guide development and decision making for more than 20 years is available online.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
'Suspicious Activity' Being Investigated By Ankeny Police
Police say the female driver stopped children walking home from school.
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Davenport, IA|News|
Iowa Driver Dies After Ferrari Slams Into Home
Authorities say the collision late Tuesday happened when the driver missed a curve and lost control of the 2013 Ferrari Spider.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ready For Kindergarten? Ankeny Starting Pre-Registration Now
Informational meetings for parents of incoming kindergartners will be held Feb. 8 and enrollment begins on Feb. 9.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
One Last 'Jingle In The Junction' Tonight In West Des Moines
The weekly holiday event ends tonight with activities from 5 to 9 p.m. in Valley Junction.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Fire Safety Tips From Johnston-Grimes Fire Department — And Santa
Firefighters offer best practices when using space heaters and candles and decorating with live trees.
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Ames, IA|News|
Farewell Reception This Week For Outgoing Ames Mayor, Councilman
Mayo Ann Sullivan is retiring and City Councilman Peter Orazem is stepping down to study abroad.
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Des Moines|News|
Hanukkah History And Holiday Highlights For The Des Moines Area
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, continues through Dec. 20.
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Des Moines|News|
Lion Cubs At Iowa Zoo Need Names, Any Suggestions?
Donors can suggest names for the trio of lion cub cuties through Jan. 9.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Chronic Wasting Disease: Iowa Deer Tests Face Delay
The Iowa DNR monitors chronic wasting in deer to learn whether the disease, which is fatal to the animals, is spreading in the state.
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Des Moines|News|
Kits In Short Supply Means Iowa Deer Tests Lag
The Iowa DNR monitors chronic wasting in deer to learn whether the disease, which is fatal to the animals, is spreading in the state.
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Des Moines|News|
Burns Planned To Curb Invasive Weeds In Des Moines Parks
Using fire to control invasive plants will strengthen the natural plants in parks, officials said.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Schools Proposes Grade Shift Among Buildings
Ideas include moving sixth grade to middle schools, moving ninth grade to Valley and making Southwoods a 9-12 career-focused high school.
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Des Moines|News|
Open House Tonight In Des Moines To Share Douglas Avenue Ideas
A grassroots effort to plan for redevelopment of Douglas Avenue from the Des Moines River to Merle Hay Road is in the early stages.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Grand Avenue Widening In West Des Moines Receives State Funding
Construction will take 12 to 18 months and won't begin until 2020.
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Des Moines|News|
State Awards Funding For Des Moines' Hubbell Turn Lane Project
The city received the $145,000 requested for the $725,000 project.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Former Sheriff's Clerk Charged With Theft In Iowa Case
An investigation found at least $4,000 was missing from the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office.
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