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.
West Des Moines schools are teaching students how to take charge of their fitness and activity levels through heart-rate monitors.
West Des Moines police will teach women to learn dangers of assault and defend themselves in a four-night course in October.
The newly designated Urban Loop in Urbandale will be a focal point for development as Iowa DOT interchange projects are completed.
Millions of dollars from a Des Moines franchise fee settlement remain unclaimed by more than 60,000 property owners.
Details of Urbandale's proposed third fire station, which would cost $6 million, will be available at an informational session tonight.
Five restaurants are highlighted in a Yelp Local roundup of vegan options in Des Moines.
If your fall cleanup includes getting rid of appliances, electronics or tree branches, Ankeny has a place for residents to take them Oct. 7.
Travelers will find nonstop direct flights from Des Moines to San Francisco seasonally and year-round flights to Orlando by spring.
A vehicle collided with a home in West Des Moines Monday night, resulting in critical injuries to the driver.
A new Ankeny restaurant will feature a large wood-fired rotisserie cooking chicken on view from the dining room.
The comedy of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" takes the stage in Ankeny's theater season debut.
Urbandale celebrates its centennial this year and the mayoral State of the City address will highlight growth and upcoming projects.
Salvation Army aims to outfit everyone in need for winter with its Great Coat Giveaway on Friday.
The lone theater complex in Ankeny is being sold to the Kansas City firm that plans to build a 12-screen theater and 12-lane bowling center.
Give old shoes the boot and help Walnut Hills Elementary School students in Urbandale raise money for their school.
The Theatrical Shop in Valley Junction is among 25 projects in a national contest to award renovation money, based on public voting.
Urbandale branding campaign will focus on two major interchanges and more than 700 acres of development area.
Des Moines Police seek a shooter who injured one person, fled the scene and crashed at a fast-food restaurant early Sunday.
Des Moines Police Mobile Radar Units Are Watching For Speeders; Here's Where They Are This WeekWelcome back to the work week. As you make yo
Sixteen houses in six metro Des Moines communities are featured in this weekend's Tour of Remodeled Homes.
