Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Kid's $34.01 Life Savings Triggers Outpouring of Donations
Riley Lafrentz was inspired by "The Wave" at Hawkeyes games. Facebook followers quickly reacted and are giving $34.01, too.
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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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines, Clive Customers Flocking To Christmas Tree Lot
Dean Lemke said most of the 1,400 fresh-cut Christmas trees he's bringing in from Wisconsin this season will be sold before Christmas Eve.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Sworn In: New Police Officer Joins Waukee Department
Scott Kinney served in Pleasant Hill and the Polk County Sheriff's Office previously, but law enforcement is a second career.
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Des Moines|News|
Live Nativities: Mangers and More In Des Moines
Animals and babies — what could be cuter? Check out the places to find live nativities in the metro area.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Runoff: Rob Green Wins Seat On City Council
Tuesday's runoff election drew about 14 percent of the registered voters and Rob Green captured 70 percent of the votes.
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Des Moines|News|
Ankeny DMACC Concert Features Simon Estes, Student Vocalists
The vocal music concert Friday is the first of three events featuring Estes, DMACC singers and musicians and Ankeny high school students.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Centennial Wins State Jazz Dance Championship
The dancers also were recognized with an academic achievement award and named Character Counts Team of the Year.
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Iowa City, IA|News|
Supporting Art: Family Donates $10M For UI Building
Construction on the new $50 million art building will begin in 2018, with a public opening expected in 2020.
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Johnston, IA|News|
'Back The Blue' Johnston Apparel Available Through Friday
Purchase of a shirt supports the Johnston Police Department and provides $3 to the Johnston Partnership to help serve the community.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Arrest Made In Cedar Falls Deer Hunter's Death
Authorities arrested Ethan Davis for stabbing and shooting Curtis Ross, but they have not revealed a motive for the killing.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Deere & Co. Plans International Tech HQ In Urbandale
The Intelligent Solutions Group division of Deere & Company designs and creates new technology for farmers and farm machinery.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Council Approves Development Agreement With Deere
Deere & Company will get an estimated $4.1 million rebate in property taxes paid over 10 years when it builds a new technology headquarters.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Winter Guard Wins Third Straight State Title
The color guard team from Ankeny High School took its third straight state title at the Iowa State Drill Team Association competition.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Driver Killed In Highway 5 Collision Identified
The accident Monday killed a high school senior active in wrestling, FFA and 4-H.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Record Store Owner To Be Tried For Child Pornography
Federal authorities want to speak to anyone who believes they might have been recorded in a changing room or restroom at Wayback Records.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Custom-Built Rocky Rothchild Home On The Market
Wow House: Sprawling walkout ranch has 7,300-plus square feet of space for entertaining indoors and outdoors.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Bent Creek Home Features In-Ground Pool
Urbandale Wow House: Impressive outdoor entertaining area includes pool, composite deck, covered patio and a fenced yard on a treed lot.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
New Heritage Village Neighborhood Home Open Sunday
Wow House: An upgraded version of the MJ Properties floor plan The Citation, this home has the extras to make it a signature property.
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Des Moines|News|
New Listing Has More Than A Century Of Charm
Wow House: Three stories of well-kept beauty with an updated kitchen, newer family room and "teen's dream" third floor.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa In The Pinstripe Bowl: Everything You Need To Know
One stop for all your questions about Boston vs. Iowa in the Pinstripe Bowl.
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