Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Camden Woods Custom Home Features Reduced Price
Wow House: Custom-built Strahan home is a resale and comes with a $5,000 buyer bonus.
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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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Wow House: Price Reduced On Westwood Three-Story
A gourmet kitchen with all the bells and whistles is the 1923 home's showpiece.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Four Johnston Teens Charged In September Assault Enter Plea
Trial dates were set Monday for four teenagers who pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a male classmate in September.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Residents Can Help Families At Thanksgiving
More than 400 families will receive Thanksgiving meals from the Johnston Partnership and donations are being accepted to buy food.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Teacher Among 25 Finalists For Grammy Honor
Michelle Droe, a teacher in Cedar Falls for 26 years, was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator Award by a student and her family.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Tree Lighting Will Have New Location
A fireworks finale also will be part of the city's tree-lighting ceremony in Ankeny.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Citizen University Will Explore Ethical Leadership
The course will focus on communication, mindset, habits and accountability for ethical leadership in everyday interactions with people.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Quakers To Host Sanctuary Coalition Founder
Jeanette Vizguerra, who has battled numerous deportation orders over 20 years in the U.S., will speak in Des Moines on Saturday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Considers Aquatic Center Rate Increase
The city's parks board says rates have not been adjusted since 2005 for residents and 2009 for non-resident users of the city facilities.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Crews Repairing Water Main Break: UPDATE
City crews were alerted earlier today to a water main break that affects seven properties on Northwest 51st Street and Northwest 63rd Place.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ames, IA|News|
Ames Man's Sentencing On Sexual Exploitation Postponed
Kevin Muehlenthaler, a former teacher in the North Polk school district, was found guilty last month of three counts of sexual exploitation.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines October Building Permits Near $85M
A permit issued for construction at one of three Microsoft data center sites accounted for $69 million of October's $84.58 million total.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa City Veterans Day Closings
Military veterans can ride free on city transit on Saturday.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Marion, IA|News|
Marion Teen On Bicycle Struck By Truck
The teenager received minor injures in the accident Thursday at Tower Terrace and Tenth Street.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines New Year's Eve: Where To Ring In 2018 (UPDATED)
From comedy to symphony to bowling to themed parties, there will be plenty of New Year's Eve fun in the metro.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Suspect Sought In West Des Moines Theft
Police are hoping the public can help identify a man wanted in connection with a recent theft.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Offers Free Firewood At Terra Lake Park
Bring a truck to get some of Johnston's free firewood, which isn't yet cut in pieces small enough for a fireplace.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines' Hoover High Named A STEM Best School
Hoover students will have internship opportunities with area businesses and organizations over the next two years as a STEM BEST partner.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Owl's Head Home Offers Three Stories Of Living Space
Des Moines Wow House: Enjoy quiet relaxation South of Grand from a massive front porch, screened porch or sleeping porch.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Home On The Links Offers Great Views
Urbandale Wow House: Every bedroom is an en suite in this home with stunning golf course views and meticulous gardens.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
