Des Moines|News|
Stink Bugs Are Back: How To Trap And Kill The Pests
Seal cracks where the dime-sized flat stink bugs can get into your home or make homemade traps to kill them if they do invade.
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|
Iowa Cubs Will Open Ballpark For Fans To Watch And Cheer On Chicago Cubs In NLDS
Principal Park in Des Moines will be open Oct. 6, 7 and 9 for fans to watch the Chicago Cubs as they begin postseason play.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
UPDATE: Police, FBI Investigating Johnston School Threats; Schools Will Resume Classes Wednesday
Johnston police find threats not substantiated; classes will resume Wednesday across the district.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowans On Stage And In Crowd When Shooting Broke Out In Las Vegas Sunday
A Des Moines native was performing on stage and a Dexter man was in the crowd of 22,000 when Sunday's Las Vegas shooting began.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny's Northeast 36th Street Widening Project Nears Completion, Street Reopens
Streetlight and tree installation along Northeast 36th Street in Ankeny will take place all month, but the widened roadway has reopened.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Former President George W. Bush Will Speak In Des Moines Oct. 14
Trailhead International Builders will bring President George W. Bush to a Des Moines fundraising event this month.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Two Des Moines Intersections Make Iowa DOT Top Ten For Needed Safety Improvements
Intersections in Des Moines account for 25 percent of all sites where safety improvements are needed, a DOT statewide crash list shows.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Three Ankeny Boulevard Intersections Make Top 10 On State List Of Crash Ratings
Crash rates at three Ankeny Boulevard intersections make the top 10 on a statewide list compiled by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Low-Income Families Can Save On Utilities With Application For Energy Assistance
Elderly and disabled residents can apply for energy assistance starting Monday; all low-income residents can apply Nov. 1.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale-Clive Agreement Will Send Closest Emergency Unit To EMS, Fire Calls
Beginning Tuesday, Urbandale and Clive fire departments will respond to calls based on which unit is closest, rather than city boundaries.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Woman Dies After Being Struck By SUV While Crossing Street (Updated)
Police say a teen driver in an SUV struck and killed a 60-year-old Des Moines woman as she was crossing University Avenue Friday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Trunk or Treat: Urbandale Police Offer Safe Place For Kids To Collect Goodies
As trick or treating trends toward safer places to get goodies, Urbandale police plan to host a trunk or treat event.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Man Admits Guilt, Sexual Motivation In Strangling Death Of Woman
Kyle Jepson of Des Moines was sentenced today to 50 years in prison for murder in connection with the January death of Gloria Gary.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Halloween Hints: Costume Ideas, Haunted Houses, Beggars Night Fun And More
The metro area's first haunted house opens tonight, starting a month-long celebration of all things Halloween.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Energy Assistance Available To Ankeny Low-Income Residents; Applications Accepted Starting Monday
Elderly and disabled Ankeny area residents can apply for energy assistance starting Oct. 2; low-income residents can apply Nov. 1.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Energy Assistance Available To West Des Moines Elderly, Disabled Residents By Application
Elderly and disabled West Des Moines residents can apply for energy assistance starting Oct. 2; low-income residents can apply Nov. 1.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Harding Middle School Students' Stand Against Violence Will Lead To Community Walk Oct. 6
A rap artist and community leaders will join Harding Middle School students in a Stand Up Against Violence walk on Des Moines' north side.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Police Seeking Man In Connection With Theft From Holiday Inn
Urbandale police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a theft case last week.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Man Who Stole Rifle In West Des Moines Is Sought By Police
West Des Moines Police are looking for the identity of a man who stole a gun.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Listen To The Music: Urbandale Band Hosts Marching Invitational Saturday
More than 2,300 high school musicians will take part Saturday in the Urbandale Marching Band Invitational.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
