Across Iowa, IA|News|
5 More Iowans Plead Guilty To Defrauding Elderly
Ten Iowans have now pleaded guilty to being part of a scam in which elderly victims wired money after being told a relative was in jail.
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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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Officials Studying Needs for Bus Route
A public meeting on Nov. 29 will allow residents to address concerns or suggest changes to DART Route 5 in Johnston.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Assistant Polk Attorney Charged With Child Endangerment
The West Des Moines man admitted to striking the child in the back for soiling a diaper.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Has Reopened Two Major Roads: Updated
Normal traffic will be restored on Ashworth Road and South 60th Street, but work to widen Ashworth will resume in the spring.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Meet Former Hawkeyes QB Chuck Long On Sunday
Long will be signing a new biography and story about the resurgence of UI football in the 1980's.
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Iowa City, IA|News|
Kitchen Fires Peak At Thanksgiving: Tips For Safe Cooking
More than 1,700 kitchen fires were reported nationwide on Thanksgiving Day in 2015 — and that doesn't count the use of turkey fryers.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Man Pleads Guilty In Cedar Falls Stabbings
A man and woman were stabbed repeatedly outside an apartment complex in October 2016.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Kitchen Fires Peak On Thanksgiving: Safety Tips From Ankeny FD
Thanksgiving Day is prime time for kitchen fires nationwide and Ankeny's fire department offers tips to avoid becoming a statistic.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Valley Junction Encourages 'Shop Small' On Saturday
The Valley Junction businesses are among more than 6,700 groups nationwide planning special events for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In Des Moines On Yelp!
Looking for a new dining experience? How many of the Top 10 Restaurants In your community have you tried?
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In Urbandale On Yelp!
Looking for a new dining experience? How many of the Top 10 Restaurants In your community have you tried?
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In Ankeny On Yelp!
Looking for a new dining experience? How many of the Top 10 Restaurants In your community have you tried?
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Fall 2017 Top 10 Rated Restaurants In West Des Moines On Yelp!
Looking for a new dining experience? How many of the Top 10 Restaurants In your community have you tried?
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Kids Can Get A Letter From Santa
Ankeny Parks & Recreation is helping deliver letters to Santa from kids ages 3-6 and they will get a personalized reply.
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Des Moines|News|
Polk County To End Mobile Speed Camera Citations
The Polk County Sheriff's Department will let its current contract expire without renewal.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Credit Cards Stolen In Urbandale Used In Grimes
A woman seen on Walmart surveillance video is being sought by Urbandale police for theft.
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Des Moines|News|
Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open And Closed In The Des Moines Area
Whether you spend Thursday eating and Friday recovering or you shop nonstop over the holiday, here's what will be open and closed.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Area Malls Open Thanksgiving Night
Area malls and many big box retailers will get the jump on the Black Friday shopping rush with deals Thursday.
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Ames, IA|News|
Ames Holidays: Festival Of Trees, DIY Crafts, Shop Small And More
There's plenty to do yet this month to get in the holiday spirit in Ames, from wreath and garland making to craft shows and shopping.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Valley West Mall Younkers Remains Closed Following Fire: Updated
A call around 5 a.m. led West Des Moines crews to a fire in a mechanical area of the store.
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