West Des Moines, IA|News|
Valley Junction Set For Holiday Shoppers
The Jingle Bell Drop Thursday night will be the launch to weekly Jingle in the Junction events from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14.
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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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Lawyer Jailed After Domestic Assault
Sandra Suarez-Kruger was denied bail for a parole violation and violating a no-contact order.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Basketball Games Will 'Back The Blue'
Urbandale High School basketball teams will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at their season home openers on Nov. 28.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Annual Cedar Valley Christmas Program Set For Nov. 27
The holiday concert will include symphony brass and choruses from area churches and schools, plus a carols sing with the audience.
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Des Moines|News|
Douglas Avenue Corridor Study Launched In Des Moines
A public input meeting to discuss revitalization ideas along Douglas Avenue will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Plaza Lanes.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
2016 Hate Crimes In Iowa Nearly Triple From Previous Year: FBI
FBI statistics show only eight states reported a lower number of hate crimes than Iowa in 2016.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Schools Enrollment Increases, Tops 33,000
Certified enrollment in the Des Moines schools has grown in eight of the past nine years.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Four Johnston Teens Charged In September Assault Enter Plea
Trial dates were set Monday for four teenagers who pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a male classmate in September.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Residents Can Help Families At Thanksgiving
More than 400 families will receive Thanksgiving meals from the Johnston Partnership and donations are being accepted to buy food.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Teacher Among 25 Finalists For Grammy Honor
Michelle Droe, a teacher in Cedar Falls for 26 years, was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator Award by a student and her family.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Tree Lighting Will Have New Location
A fireworks finale also will be part of the city's tree-lighting ceremony in Ankeny.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Citizen University Will Explore Ethical Leadership
The course will focus on communication, mindset, habits and accountability for ethical leadership in everyday interactions with people.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Quakers To Host Sanctuary Coalition Founder
Jeanette Vizguerra, who has battled numerous deportation orders over 20 years in the U.S., will speak in Des Moines on Saturday.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Considers Aquatic Center Rate Increase
The city's parks board says rates have not been adjusted since 2005 for residents and 2009 for non-resident users of the city facilities.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Crews Repairing Water Main Break: UPDATE
City crews were alerted earlier today to a water main break that affects seven properties on Northwest 51st Street and Northwest 63rd Place.
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Ames, IA|News|
Ames Man's Sentencing On Sexual Exploitation Postponed
Kevin Muehlenthaler, a former teacher in the North Polk school district, was found guilty last month of three counts of sexual exploitation.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines October Building Permits Near $85M
A permit issued for construction at one of three Microsoft data center sites accounted for $69 million of October's $84.58 million total.
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Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa City Veterans Day Closings
Military veterans can ride free on city transit on Saturday.
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Marion, IA|News|
Marion Teen On Bicycle Struck By Truck
The teenager received minor injures in the accident Thursday at Tower Terrace and Tenth Street.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines New Year's Eve: Where To Ring In 2018 (UPDATED)
From comedy to symphony to bowling to themed parties, there will be plenty of New Year's Eve fun in the metro.
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