Des Moines|News|
Fatality Reported In Iowa Highway 5 Crash: UPDATED
An accident Monday morning killed one person and closed a portion of Iowa Highway 5 just south of Des Moines for more than three hours.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
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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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Park Areas To Undergo Prairie Burns
Fire is commonly used to control invasive plants and restore native plants to park areas.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Plans To Bulldoze Former Monfort Plant
The property is slated to be redeveloped for a $70 municipal services center.
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Ames, IA|News|
Get More Quarters: Ames Plans To Increase Meter Rates
Hourly parking at meters has cost the same for 24 years, but the price will double — or more — next summer.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Christkindlmarket Ends Today
Good weather has helped attendance at the annual German-inspired Christmas market hosted by the Des Moines European Heritage Association.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Prison Population Could Rise 24 Percent In A Decade: State
Current prison population has declined since a record high in 2011, but projections through FY 2027 show the increase will exceed capacity.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Stilwell To Host Dec. 16 Benefit
A silent auction and concert fundraiser is planned for West Des Moines schools employee Joe Turner, who is battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Body Found In Floyd County - UPDATED
The body was discovered in an area where authorities believed a Grundy Center man had disappeared last month.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Receives Grant To Combat Meth Trafficking
The money likely will be used for law enforcement officers' overtime connected to international trafficking investigations.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Mayor, Santa Will Light Tree Tonight
Return to Uptown Ankeny from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday for more holiday festivities — and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Mayor's Challenge To Donate Ends Saturday
For the third year, Paula Dierenfeld will run a mile for every bag of food, personal items, or $10 donated to help needy area residents.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Cold Case: Arrest Made In 2000 Mount Pleasant Murder
Elizabeth Syperda, 22, had been classified as a missing person since 2000 until investigators reopened the case earlier this year.
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Marion, IA|News|
Radio Host Recovering After A Fall Breaks His Back
Ryan "Brain" Brainard of KHAK radio fell from a ladder at his home last week.
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Des Moines|News|
Verdict: Des Moines Middle School Wins State Mock Trial
A Merrill Middle School team beat out 33 others to take home the state title at the 34th annual Iowa Middle School Mock Trial Tournament.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Hunter's Death: Officials Believe Threat Has Subsided
Officials have sent evidence found in the area where Curtis Ross died to the state forensics laboratory in Ankeny.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Campaign Finance: Green's Donations Outpace Saul's 5-To-1
LeeAnn Saul raised more money heading into the Nov. 5 election, but reports filed today show Green had many more donations this month.
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Des Moines|News|
Medical Marijuana Production Company Coming To Des Moines
The state intends to grant a license to MedPharm Iowa, owned by Kemin Industries President and CEO Dr. Chris Nelson.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Santa Will Visit Johnston Twice On Saturday
Coffee with a Cop, Holidays in Johnston and an alternative gift market will keep residents busy with holiday activities on Saturday.
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Ames, IA|News|
Supermoon 2017: Sunday Night Is The One And Only
The next full moon is the only supermoon this year and the first of three consecutive super moons, meaning we'll see two in January.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver
The man fled Monday after crashing a stolen car into another vehicle and critically injuring the driver.
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