Des Moines|News|
Iowa Hunters Ready To Trade Deer For Iowa's Top Predator
Coyote hunting is allowed year-round but most popular in winter. Pelts sold for $17 on average last year.
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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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Schools Ask Voters To Support 11th Elementary School
The proposed elementary school would open in fall 2020 if approved by voters next month.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Teen Avoids Murder Trial With Manslaughter Plea
The plea deal reduced the charge of first-degree murder in the February 2017 case to voluntary manslaughter.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 2018: Des Moines-Area Closings
Federal and state offices will be closed in observance of the King holiday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Abigail Zapote To Keynote Latino Leadership Banquet In Des Moines
The former undocumented immigrant is now executive director for Latinos for a Secure Retirement in Washington, D.C.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Marion, IA|News|
Marion Teacher Accused Of Ignoring Assault Goes On Trial Today
She allegedly failed to report the sexual abuse of two students for two months, which allowed the acts to continue.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Marion, IA|News|
Lowe Park Improvements: Give Feedback At Marion Open House
Ongoing improvements at the park are planned, with the city's first all-inclusive playground among the concepts.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Boesen, Mandelbaum Join Des Moines City Council Monday
Connie Boesen was elected to an at-large seat on the City Council; Josh Mandelbaum will represent Ward 3.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Powerball: Jan. 6 Winning Numbers
Iowa's latest Powerball millionaire missed the jackpot by one number, but he's happy with the $1 million prize — for now.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Leadership Academy Gives Des Moines Students A Jump On 'Rigor'
The Schools for Rigor urban education model is being phased in throughout the district and north-side students got a glimpse of the program.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa City Plans King Holiday Events Over Three Days
Events are categorized by Family Day Jan. 12, Youth Day of Celebration Jan. 13 and a Community Day of Service Jan. 15.
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Marion, IA|News|
Marion City Engineer Retires After 17 Years
Dan Whitlow is credited with implementing the city's capital improvement program.
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Des Moines|News|
Arrest Made In Des Moines Arson Fire
No one was injured in the fire Wednesday night at a north-side home.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
2018 King Holiday In Des Moines: Prayer, Service, Reflection
Des Moines will recognize the holiday with community service projects, a winter clothing drive, a prayer breakfast and awards.
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Des Moines|News|
Flu Building In Iowa, 4 More Dead: Health Department
State health officials say more cases have been investigated in the past week than last flu season's peak week.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
One Injured In West Des Moines Hotel Fire Friday Morning
A woman staying at the Valley West Inn cut her hand breaking the glass on a fire alarm.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Mayor's Challenge Amounts To 381 Miles Of Running
Mayor Paula Dierenfeld had pledged to run a mile for every $10 donation to the Johnston Partnership food pantry.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Waterloo Sears To Close In April, Company Announced
Sears Holdings also announced today it would close Kmart stores in Urbandale and Read Oak in mid April.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Kmart Store To Close; 1 Of 3 Iowa Closings By Company
The store will close in early April as part of the effort by parent company Sears Holdings to "right size our footprint."
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Weather 2017: Warmer, Drier Than Average: Report
2017 was the eighth warmest year on record in Iowa based on the state's average temperature.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
