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What's Open, What's Closed on Memorial Day
Plus When is the Memorial Day Parade.
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
- Ames, IA
Local Editor, Ames and Ankeny
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I grew up in Waterloo/Cedar Falls Iowa and studied journalism at Iowa State here in Ames.
I worked for daily newspapers as a reporter for the Fort Dodge Messenger and the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier before moving to South Carolina in 2006.
I was a staff writer for the Charleston Post & Courier in Charleston, SC until June 2011, when I took a job with Patch and returned to Iowa.
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Ames School Board Skips Cost Saving Value Engineering Sessions for New Schools
Board members decided not to pay $43,000 for value engineering sessions that could have found cost savings in elementary building projects.
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Ankeny Mayor Proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week
It's Emergency Medical Service Week.
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Ankeny Police Help Catch Alleged Bank Robber
A man accused of robbing two banks in Des Moines was found at an Ankeny hotel Monday according to a report.
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Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs and Domestic Abuse
Police Blotter May 11 to May 15.
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Ames Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Marijuana and Gun Charges
Colin Peter Thompson, 21, was sentenced on charges on May 17, according to the Department of Justice.
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Ames School District Superintendent Receives $153,000 Compensation Package
Board unanimously approves superintendent's contract extension.
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Coffee Shop, Book Stores Most Requested in Ankeny
Ankeny Patch readers said they would like a coffee house or book store more than any other in the vacant areas of Uptown.
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Branstad at Iowa State: 2013 is the Year of the Veterinarian
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds visited Iowa State University Monday afternoon.
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Ankeny Fire Department Hosts Open House Wednesday
Fire department headquarters is hosting the open house as part of National Emergency Medical Services Week.
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UPDATED: Body Found in Creek Might Be Missing Jewell Man Last Seen in Ames
Kenneth Heckman went missing just before his 46th birthday.
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Powerball Results: Who Won the $600 Million Jackpot
Saturday's Powerball Jackpot winning numbers will be announced at 9:59 p.m. central time.
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Obituary: Laconia Vanessa Selby
Laconia Vanessa Selby died May 11, 2013. Her services are set for Sunday.
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Ames Police Blotter: Statutory Rape
Police Blotter from May 13 to May 17.
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Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds Stop in Ames Monday
Both Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will be available to the public prior to the Story County Republican Central Committee meeting and fundraiser on Monday.
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Ankeny Police Blotter: Burglary and Theft
Incidents and calls for service reported to Ankeny Police from April 22 to April 28.
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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?
Here's the story of Marlene Konkoly, who found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
Jessica Miller, Patch Staff
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Ankeny Mayor Launches Inaugural Bike Ride on High Trestle Trail
The Ankeny Mayor Gary Lorenz has prepared two bicycle rides for the launch of his inaugural ride Saturday.
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Sheriff: Man Accused in Two Chases Struck Trooper Car
James Choate who has been accused of leading Ames police and Story County sheriff deputies on vehicle chases in April and May is expected to be arraigned on charges related to both chases near the end of May.
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