Ankeny, IA|News|
Uptown Ankeny Farmer's Market Winding Down; Two Remain
Uptown Ankeny's Saturday morning farmer's markets end this month so get ready to gather the last late-summer and early-fall produce.
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|
Ice Cream Season Ends Sunday at Granny's Sweet Freeze in Des Moines
Summer is officially over: Granny's Sweet Freeze will dish up its last treats of the season on Sunday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Living History Farms Will Host Juried Show Of Vintage And Handmade Items Oct. 7 & 8
The Vintage & Made Fair at Living History Farms will blend handcrafted and repurposed items with antiques and vintage decor.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Business Owner Brings Juried Show Of Vintage Items To Area
The Vintage & Made Fair at Living History Farms will blend handcrafted and repurposed items with antiques and vintage decor.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale School Fundraiser Will Have Kids Racing Around Webster
Webster Elementary School students are taking donations for the fifth annual Race Around Webster, a one-mile loop run on Oct. 12.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Chamber Seeking 'Best In Class' Nominations Through Nov. 1
The Urbandale Chamber will name Best in Class award winners and citizen and business of the year honorees at a Nov. 16 gala.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Man Awaits Sentencing On Lascivious Acts With A Child
A West Des Moines man pleaded guilty to a felony charge of lascivious acts with a child stemming from an incident reported in Perry in May.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Four Newcomers To Join Urbandale School Board, President Graham Giles Ousted
Only three veteran Urbandale school board members will remain when four newly elected members take their seats Sept. 25.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Police Practice Yoga As A Way To Reduce Stress
A nonprofit group that taught yoga to West Des Moines police this week will hold a free public session in Des Moines on Saturday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Store's Unique Stolen Bike Found, Man Arrested For Theft
An employee of Kyle's Bikes was driving through the city when he spotted a $4,600 bicycle that was stolen during the store's sidewalk sale.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines' Campbell's Nutrition Store Looking Good At 80 Years Old
Des Moines' oldest health food store, Campbell's Nutrition, will show you it's so much more than that when it celebrates 80 years Saturday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Police Seek Suspect In Credit Card Theft Case
Ankeny police continue to seek the identity of a woman who reportedly made thousands of dollars in purchases using a stolen credit card.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
East Village In Des Moines Is New Home To West Elm Store Featuring Local Artistans' Work
West Elm Des Moines will offer home goods for modern living and showcase work by seven area designers and makers in its downtown store.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowa National Guard Adjutant General's 'Gatekeeper' Readies For Retirement
Des Moines resident Carolyn Birch, executive assistant to the Iowa National Guard Adjutant General, retires on Thursday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Motorcyclist's Death in 2016 Leads To Arrest
A Woodward man is jailed for vehicular homicide stemming from the death of a Des Moines motorcyclist nearly 11 months ago.
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Des Moines|News|
Polk County Residents Alerted To Phone Scams
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said their employees do not typically make phone calls to people when warrants are issued.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
WDM Ushers In Fall With Tenth Annual Illumifest On Saturday
The Festival of Light includes hot air balloon rides, lantern making and fireworks over the city/school campus pond.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Four New Members Come To Urbandale School Board, President Ousted
Majority of Urbandale school board will be rookies when the newcomers take their seats on Monday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Six Ankeny Seniors Achieve National Merit Semifinalist Status
Ankeny's six semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program are among 16,000 nationwide to compete for scholarships.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Take A Shot At The Flu: Clinics Hosted By Polk County Health Department
Stave off the flu by getting a seasonal flu shot at one of the clinics or walk-in location hosted by the Polk County Health Department.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
