Des Moines|News|
ISU In The Liberty Bowl: Everything You Need To Know
Your one-stop guide to everything about Iowa State vs. Memphis Dec. 30 in the Liberty Bowl.
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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Ames, IA|News|
Iowa State In The Liberty Bowl: Everything You Need To Know
Your one-stop guide to everything about Iowa State vs. Memphis Dec. 30 in the Liberty Bowl.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|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.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ames, IA|News|
ISU Soil Testing Lab To Close At Year's End
Once a go-to test site in the state, the lab has received fewer samples as more private businesses opened in recent years.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Adds Support For Sales Tax Vote
Seeking an increase in the state sales tax gained momentum in Polk County after Dallas County residents approved a one-cent hike last month.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Approves Vote For Sales Tax Increase
Seeking an increase in the state sales tax gained momentum in Polk County after Dallas County residents approved a one-cent hike last month.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
December Holiday Happenings In Urbandale
Luminarias, movies and more will put you in the holiday spirit; here's what's scheduled around Urbandale.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Alert: Wind Advisory Continues Overnight
Wind gusts will remain strong through Tuesday and the National Weather Service warns driving could be hazardous in much of the state.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
First-Year Iowa Fireworks Sales Fizzle Against Projections
The state had anticipated collecting $1.1 million in sales tax from fireworks sold, but the amount only reached $600,000 in the first year.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
City Council Honors Des Moines Store's 80-Year History
Campbell's Nutrition has evolved from a lunch counter serving carrot sandwiches to a full-service health and nutrition business.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
New Ankeny Ice Cream Business Is On A Roll
Sweet Swirls Rolled Ice Cream has expanded from serving out of a trailer over the summer to opening a permanent location in Uptown Ankeny.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Fatality Reported In Iowa Highway 5 Crash: UPDATED
An accident Monday morning killed one person and closed a portion of Iowa Highway 5 just south of Des Moines for more than three hours.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Park Areas To Undergo Prairie Burns
Fire is commonly used to control invasive plants and restore native plants to park areas.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Plans To Bulldoze Former Monfort Plant
The property is slated to be redeveloped for a $70 municipal services center.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ames, IA|News|
Get More Quarters: Ames Plans To Increase Meter Rates
Hourly parking at meters has cost the same for 24 years, but the price will double — or more — next summer.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Christkindlmarket Ends Today
Good weather has helped attendance at the annual German-inspired Christmas market hosted by the Des Moines European Heritage Association.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Prison Population Could Rise 24 Percent In A Decade: State
Current prison population has declined since a record high in 2011, but projections through FY 2027 show the increase will exceed capacity.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Stilwell To Host Dec. 16 Benefit
A silent auction and concert fundraiser is planned for West Des Moines schools employee Joe Turner, who is battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Body Found In Floyd County - UPDATED
The body was discovered in an area where authorities believed a Grundy Center man had disappeared last month.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Receives Grant To Combat Meth Trafficking
The money likely will be used for law enforcement officers' overtime connected to international trafficking investigations.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
