Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Municipal Election: Expect Low Turnout
A mayoral candidate who has since dropped out of the race will still appear on the ballot. That leaves no contested races in Ankeny.
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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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Theft Suspect Sought In West Des Moines
The man police are looking for in connection with recent thefts was recorded on store surveillance.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Challengers Seek To Unseat West Des Moines Council Incumbents
West Des Moines' six city council and mayoral candidates will participate in a forum from 6 to 7:30 tonight in Valley Junction.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Three-Way Race For Two Urbandale City Council Seats
Challenger Michael Sadler is making his first bid for political office in a race against incumbents Ron Pogge and David Russell.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines City Council: 2 Vie For At-Large Seat
Incumbent Skip Moore faces a challenge from Connie Boesen.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Learn About School Options At West Des Moines Preschool Palooza
Preschool Palooza will provide details on preschool and kindergarten enrollment for parents while kids enjoy games and activities.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Teachers Surprised With Grants
The Urbandale Education Foundation awarded 11 teachers with grants in its fifth year of helping meet classroom needs.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Season's First Flu Death Confirmed In Central Iowa
State health officials say a man 81 or older is the first confirmed death of the 2017-18 flu season in Iowa.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Schools' Winter Clothing Drive Ends Friday
Coats and other winter outerwear collected at 16 Ankeny schools this week will be distributed to those in need on Nov. 11 and 13.
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Des Moines|News|
One Person Dead After Early Morning Fire
A fire broke out before 5 a.m. at the Highland Park Plaza apartments on the city's north side.
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Des Moines|News|
68 Iowa Nursing Homes Rated As Top Performing
These Iowa nursing homes provide the absolute best care in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Des Moines|News|
Trick Or Treaters Brave Cold, Wind In Des Moines
The childhood tradition of trick-or-treating is over for another year in Des Moines, but a few Halloween events remain.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale To Conduct Training Fire On Wednesday
A house will be set on fire Nov. 1 as part of training for the Urbandale Fire Department.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Dallas County Residents Face Sales Tax Vote
Contiguous cities voting as a bloc on the local option sales tax question would use the bulk of the money collected for property tax relief.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
'Vote Valley Junction' Campaign Winding Down
The Lyric Building, home to the Theatrical Shop, is in the running for a $150,000 grant to be decided by a public vote that ends Tuesday.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Commute Least Stressful Among U.S. Cities
Of 27 major cities studied, Des Moines also has one of the shortest travel times, placing 26th.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend
The 25-year-old also faces child endangerment charges from earlier this month after leaving her three young children home alone.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Victim Identified In Urbandale Rollover Crash
Police have not released many other details relating to the fatal crash Saturday in the 9000 block of North Park Drive.
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Des Moines|News|
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Police Honor Crime Fighters, Heroes
Nine people were recognized in Des Moines Friday for saving lives, stopping crime and making a positive difference in the city.
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