Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Fire Department Sees Record Calls In 2017
The department broke the 2016 record of calls on Dec. 14 when it recorded its 24,171st trip of the 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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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale New Year's Day Fire: Cause Remains Unknown
The fire began Monday afternoon in an attic at the Plumwood Terrace Condominiums. No injuries were reported.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Weather-Related Delays Tuesday: Schools Facing 2-Hour Late Start
The continued deep freeze has delayed the return to classes in some districts following winter break.
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Des Moines|News|
Popcorn, Penguins, Peculiar People And Pie: January Holidays
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day aren't the only things we'll have to celebrate in the first month of the year.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Police To Watch For Holiday Weekend Traffic Violations
The special traffic enforcement effort will focus on seatbelt violations and drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Des Moines|News|
East High Teacher Is Iowa's Debate Educator Of The Year
Jennifer Medina is in the running for the honor of national debate educator of the year, to be announced in March.
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Des Moines|News|
Statewide New Year's Day Hikes Canceled By Frigid Temperatures
The First Day Hikes are planned in every state as part of a national program to get people outside to enjoy parks and natural settings.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Brutal Cold, Wind Chills Will Last Through Tuesday
A wind chill advisory will go into effect overnight and continue through noon Tuesday; highs will fall below zero.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
New Hotel Chain Opens Second Iowa Location In Ankeny
The Ankeny My Place Hotel follows an Altoona location that opened in October; owners plan to build 40 hotels total in a 10-year period.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Iowa DOT Cautions Drivers To Steer Clear Of Snowplows
Last season Iowa DOT recorded eight accidents due to another vehicle hitting a snowplow, but the previous year there were 24.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Vandals Destroy Sioux City Honey Business, Donors Respond
Hundreds of thousands of bees died and all of Wild Hill Honey's hives were destroyed when vandals broke into a shed.
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Des Moines|News|
Does Iowa Owe You Money? Go On A Treasury Hunt
The state is holding on to $316 million in unclaimed assets and some of it could be yours.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls To Consider Plans For Six-Story Hotel
The new hotel would add 120 rooms or more to downtown in an area near shopping, dining and event venues.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Adult Ed: Register Early For Class Fee Discount
Cook new foods, try new exercises or experience a new activity through adult education classes.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa Health Department Tip: Fewer Resolutions Equal More Success
Whether your resolution is to lose weight, improve your diet or stop a bad habit, there are tips to help keep you on track.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Waukee, IA|News|
Parking Ban In Waukee Extends To Saturday
City crews will be plowing the roads for the next two days and parking is not allowed during that time.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Welcomes Two New Police Officers
The department has 22 sworn officers with the hiring of two women this month.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Father Mourns Daughter Shot In Triple Homicide
Claude Phillip saw his daughter on Christmas; a day later the teen and her grandparents were dead, shot by a relative, police say.
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Des Moines|News|
Happy Birthday, Iowa: State Is 171 Years Old Today
Brush up on your Iowa knowledge in celebration of the state's birthday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Names New Police Chief
Ross McCarty announced his retirement in late summer and a search began for the next chief; the successor comes from within the department.
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