West Des Moines, IA|News|
Jennifer Wells Will Join West Des Moines School Board; Elizabeth Brennan, Vicky Poole Return
WDM voters approved PPEL for ten years and chose candidates with a range of experience in education.
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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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale High School Receives Award For Academic Excellence And Outstanding Achievement Among State's 4A High Schools
The Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup Competition recognizes high schoolers' achievement in state-level academic events and activities.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Fall Foliage 2017: The Best Time To See Leaves Change In Iowa
Fall leaves are arguably the best part of autumn. Here's when and where to see the best fall colors this season, plus a fall foliage map.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Jim Ford, Lori Lovstad Elected To Ankeny School Board
Longtime Ankeny school board member George Tracy loses his re-election bid and Ankeny welcomes Lori Lovstad and Jim Ford.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Great Deals Offered In Ankeny Schools Online Auction
The occasional auction brings money to the Ankeny district by selling off equipment and furnishings no longer needed in schools and offices.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
