Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Emergency Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the parking ban face a $25 fine and/or towing.
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 Emergency Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the emergency parking ban could face a $25 ticket or having a vehicle towed.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Jason's Deli Alerts Customers To Data Breach
The restaurant's only Iowa location is in West Des Moines, but officials are uncertain where credit card data may have been compromised.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Rain, Snow, 'Flash Freeze': Des Moines Area Forecast
The National Weather Service says rain and dropping overnight temperatures may cause a "flash freeze" by Thursday morning.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the emergency parking ban face a fine of $50 and/or towing.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowa's Drivers Are Best In The Nation: Survey
On a list of states with the worst drivers, Iowa gets good marks.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowa Gonorrhea Cases Up 145% In Five Years: Health Department
"Some combination of social forces are at work" in increased number of gonorrhea cases, a health department official says.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Davenport, IA|News|
Iowa's $225 Million Kraft Heinz Factory Earns National Honor
The state-of-the-art factory was recognized for innovation, automation and hygienic design elements.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Davenport, IA|News|
Truck Stop Death Ruled A Homicide: Davenport Police
Police are looking for anyone with information about the Louisiana man's death.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Seeking Exemplary Citizen Nominees
The honoree will be recognized at a public reception.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Two Arrested In Des Moines' First Homicide Of 2018: UPDATE
First-degree murder charges have been filed against two people in the shooting death of Cory Channon.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Fire Cleanup: Cobblestone 9 Theaters Remain Closed
The Urbandale fire marshal said there was smoke and slight water damage inside the theaters, but little heat or fire damage.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Fairground Hardware Owner Laments Des Moines Store's Closing
An auction Saturday morning will clear out the remaining inventory, fixtures and decor from the business that started 75 years ago.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Travel Channel Adventurer Coming To West Des Moines
"Expedition Unknown" host Josh Gates has explored jungles, mountaintops and arctic climates — and now he'll check out West Des Moines.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Hy-Vee, New Hotels, Prairie Trail Highlight Ankeny Year Of Growth
Total construction in Ankeny in 2017 topped $300 million for the fourth consecutive year.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Sugarland, Reba: How To Get Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets
Tickets for the three grandstand performances that have been scheduled will go on sale Jan. 19.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Man's Overdose In Car Leads To Arrest, No Contact
The 24-year-old had his infant child in the back seat when he overdosed on drugs, a criminal complaint says.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Child Calls 911 To Report Father Assaulting Mother
The suspect, who had a rifle in the home, faces charges of domestic abuse assault and interference.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Child Enticement Attempt In West Des Moines Reported
A 12-year-old boy said he was asked to get into a vehicle as he was walking home from school.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Fire Reported At Cobblestone 9 Theaters In Urbandale
Customers and employees in the theaters reportedly have been evacuated safely.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
