West Des Moines, IA|News|
Suspect Sought In West Des Moines Theft
Police are hoping the public can help identify a man wanted in connection with a recent theft.
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 Offers Free Firewood At Terra Lake Park
Bring a truck to get some of Johnston's free firewood, which isn't yet cut in pieces small enough for a fireplace.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines' Hoover High Named A STEM Best School
Hoover students will have internship opportunities with area businesses and organizations over the next two years as a STEM BEST partner.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Area Veterans Day Programs, Events
From concerts to wreath-laying events to school programs honoring military service personnel, central Iowa has numerous observances planned.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Love West Des Moines? Volunteer To Be A 'Patch Mayor'
If you love the people, places and events that make your community unique ad you like to share the news, you might make a good Patch Mayor.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Love Urbandale? Volunteer To Be A 'Patch Mayor'
If you love the people, places and events that make your community unique and you like to share the news, you might make a good Patch Mayor.
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Des Moines|News|
Love Des Moines? Volunteer To Be A 'Patch Mayor'
If you love the people, places and events that make your community unique and you like to share the news, you might make a good Patch Mayor.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Schools Recognize Student Volunteer Efforts
Since the school year began, 48 seniors have recorded at least 175 hours of volunteer service as part of the Silver Cord program.
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Ames, IA|News|
Missing Medallion Has Changed Iowa State University Landscape
Police and campus officials are asking for the public's help in locating a medallion awarded to the school in 1999 for its landscape design.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Love Ankeny? Volunteer To Be A 'Patch Mayor'
If you love the people, places and events that make your community unique and you like to share the news, you might make a good Patch Mayor.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Votes To Ban Fireworks
The city is following what many other communities have done since a state law that changed earlier this year allows fireworks in Iowa.
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Davenport, IA|News|
Davenport Police Seeking Robbery Suspect
The public's help is sought in identifying a man seen on video surveillance during a pharmacy robbery on Nov. 2.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Has The Brains In Iowa, Job Site Says
Among Iowa's cities with a population of 10,000 or more, Johnston tops the smarts list; three other metro communities make top 10.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Incumbents Retain Council, Mayor Seats
Ron Pogge and David Russell were re-elected to the Urbandale City Council Tuesday.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Dallas County Sales Tax Increase Passed: Update
Cities in Dallas County will collect an extra penny per dollar spent on July 1 for purchases, services and items delivered in the county.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Election: Challenger Hardman Upsets Messerschmidt
A tight race for the at-large City Council seat in West Des Moines was decided on a margin of 70 votes with 4,300 votes cast.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Election: Lorenz, Walter-Ashby Re-elected; Whiting Elected
Both seats on the Ankeny City Council were uncontested, as was the race for mayor following one candidate's withdrawal.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Voters Choose Boesen, Mandelbaum For City Council
Incumbent Skip Moore, who has served two terms on the City Council, was defeated; Ward 1 representative Bill Gray won without opposition.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Fire Station Bond Referendum Passes By Large Margin
Construction on the $6 million fire station and a fueling station will begin early in 2018, with completion expected by mid-2019.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines School Board Approves Two Expansions, Additions
Cowles Montessori on the west side and Jackson Elementary on the south side will be expanded, the school board voted Tuesday.
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