Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Fire Department Accepting Toys For Tots Donations
The fire department hopes to fill an ambulance and firetruck with new toys for Central Iowa children.
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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Iowa City, IA|News|
New Recycling Program Begins Dec. 4 In Iowa City
City officials anticipate increased participation through the easier curbside recycling program that does not require sorting.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowans Aren't As Charitable As We'd Like To Think: Survey
More than half of the country is considered more generous with its time and money than Iowa's "richest and least charitable" classification.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
From National Fritters Day To No Interruptions: December Holidays
Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa aren't the only days in December to celebrate. Here's the complete holiday list.
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Des Moines|News|
Sin Survey: Iowans Are Squeaky Clean
Wallet Hub's 2017 list of most sinful cities is out, and Iowa is pretty tame.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Controlled Burns Planned In Two Urbandale Parks
Officials will use fire to remove invasive plants in the Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum and Walnut Creek Regional Park.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Hunter's Death Considered A Homicide
The person who killed Curtis Ross should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Prepares Development Plan For Town Center Area
A mix of retail, restaurant and features such as a bandshell and amphitheater are in the long-term plan for the Merle Hay Road Town Center.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Police Crack Top 10, Win Award For Community Event
Participation in National Night Out this year gave Urbandale its first top 10 ranking among communities of a similar size.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Teens Selected For NASA Rocket Competition
Designing, building and testing a rocket that can reach an altitude of one mile and transmit data will continue until the April competition.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines' Meredith Corp. To Purchase Time Inc. For $2.8 Billion
The transaction will add iconic news, business and sports publications to Meredith's portfolio of lifestyles brands.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Iowa Sites Getting In On Cyber Monday Madness - UPDATED
Deals available online today include discounted tickets to Iowa Wild games, the Iowa State Fair and UNI basketball and wrestling.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa Sites Getting In On Cyber Monday Madness
Deals available online today include discounted tickets to Iowa Wild games, the Iowa State Fair and UNI basketball and wrestling.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Celebrates The Season With Annual WinterFest
The mayor will have a special guest helping him light the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Dec. 1.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Students Aid Community With 'Hope In Action' Projects
The new Urbandale High School student group inspires students to change the world by taking action to meet community needs.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Des Moines Small Business Saturday Encourages 'Shop Small'
Downtown Chamber member businesses will have "passports" for shoppers to collect stamps and submit by Dec. 12 for prize drawings.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowan Named To 2018 Class Of Forbes 30 Under 30
A 29-year-old hog farmer from Ryan started an online version of the traditional co-op buying system used in farming.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Windy Day? Great For Iowa Energy Production!
Iowa trails only Texas when it comes to the states creating the most wind energy production.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowans Lost $5 Million To Cyber Crimes In 2016: Study
Iowa ranks sixth lowest in the nation for internet crimes, fraud and theft but "has still seen plenty of cyber crime," a study showed.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Be Thankful For This: Police Warn of Traffic Enforcement Plan
West Des Moines police will conduct heightened enforcement efforts to watch for violations including seatbelt use and impaired driving.
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