Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa Sees Lowest Unemployment Level Since 2001
An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.
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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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Iowa's Unemployment Level Lowest Since 2001
An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Waukee, IA|News|
Iowa Unemployment Falls To Lowest Level Since 2001
An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Leaf Dropoff Extended Ends Wednesday
Residents may drop leaves of at no cost; assistance will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Sees Unemployment At Lowest Level Since 2001
An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowa Unemployment: October At Lowest Level Since 2001
An estimated 51,000 people were out of work last month, down from 60,800 in October 2016.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Proposes 'Disorderly House' Ordinance
Repeat offenders could face civil penalties or criminal charges for disturbing the peace under the suggested ordinance.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Governor Names Iowa's 2018 Teacher Of The Year
Aileen Sullivan, a chemistry teacher since 1996, is a "kid magnet" who understands students and draws them in, her superintendent says.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ames, IA|News|
Ames Chemistry Teacher Is Iowa's Educator Of The Year
Superintendent says Aileen Sullivan, a teacher in the district 21 years, is a "kid magnet" who understands students and draws them in.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Teacher Receives Language Education Award
Elizabeth Schupp is the second German teacher in the district recognized as a "Teacher of Promise" since 2015.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Juvenile Shot At West Des Moines Mall Treated For Injuries
Police searched for the teen Thursday night after he was injured when a gun he was carrying discharged.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Santa Sightings: Where And When In West Des Moines
There are dozens of places to visit with Santa throughout the metro area; here's where you'll find him in Clive, Waukee and West Des Moines.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Hey, Des Moines: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town!
Get those wish lists ready: Santa is here and will meet with kids (and pets) all over the metro area.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny's Otter Creek Closes For The Season Sunday
The Pro Shop at Otter Creek will remain open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays for golf merchandise and gift certificate sales.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Settles Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit
A man wrongfully arrested and held 11 days on a sexual assault charge will receive $450,000 from the city.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Police Department Seeking Additional Officers
The department of 29 sworn officers is accepting applications from candidates interested in community policing and citizen engagement.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Team USA Sled Hockey Athlete Visits Des Moines School
Athlete Kevin McKee will be back on the ice with sled hockey teammates for the Paralympic Winter Games 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Davenport, IA|News|
Davenport Native Eager For Gold Medal Shot In South Korea
Team USA sled hockey athlete Kevin McKee will be back on the ice for the Paralympic Winter Games 2018 in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Ready To Present 2040 Development Plan
City leaders have spent a year forming a plan to shape the city's future development and a draft will be shown at a Dec. 12 open house.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Davenport, IA|News|
Davenport-Area Groups Awarded $1.35 Million In Grants
The Regional Development Authority provides funding to human service, arts, education and economic development groups.
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