Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Remembers Officer Justin Martin One Year Later
Members of several metro-area police departments attended a service to honor Officer Justin Martin and support his family and colleagues.
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|
Valley Junction Wins $150K Main Street Preservation Grant
A $150,000 grant announced today will jump start repairs and upgrades to the exterior of the Lyric Building in WDM's Valley Junction.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Memorial Service Will Honor Fallen Officer
One year ago today, Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin was ambushed by a gunman and killed in the line of duty.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Municipal Election: Expect Low Turnout
A mayoral candidate who has since dropped out of the race will still appear on the ballot. That leaves no contested races in Ankeny.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Theft Suspect Sought In West Des Moines
The man police are looking for in connection with recent thefts was recorded on store surveillance.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Challengers Seek To Unseat West Des Moines Council Incumbents
West Des Moines' six city council and mayoral candidates will participate in a forum from 6 to 7:30 tonight in Valley Junction.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Three-Way Race For Two Urbandale City Council Seats
Challenger Michael Sadler is making his first bid for political office in a race against incumbents Ron Pogge and David Russell.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines City Council: 2 Vie For At-Large Seat
Incumbent Skip Moore faces a challenge from Connie Boesen.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Learn About School Options At West Des Moines Preschool Palooza
Preschool Palooza will provide details on preschool and kindergarten enrollment for parents while kids enjoy games and activities.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Teachers Surprised With Grants
The Urbandale Education Foundation awarded 11 teachers with grants in its fifth year of helping meet classroom needs.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Season's First Flu Death Confirmed In Central Iowa
State health officials say a man 81 or older is the first confirmed death of the 2017-18 flu season in Iowa.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Schools' Winter Clothing Drive Ends Friday
Coats and other winter outerwear collected at 16 Ankeny schools this week will be distributed to those in need on Nov. 11 and 13.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
One Person Dead After Early Morning Fire
A fire broke out before 5 a.m. at the Highland Park Plaza apartments on the city's north side.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Custom Home Offers South Of Grand Sophistication
Wow House: Formal spaces, master retreat, and abundant countertops and storage highlight Des Moines home.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Estates At Prairie Trail Home Was 2015 Home Show Model
Wow House: Ankeny ranch packs gourmet kitchen, master suite and great room all on spacious main floor.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Entertain In Style With Top-Quality Finishes
Wow House: WDM home has a walk-out level for entertaining and plenty of guest space.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Tudor-Style Home Includes Huge Safe Room
Wow House: 2 acres with mature-treed lot features a unique home with wood inlay in tiled floors.
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Des Moines|News|
68 Iowa Nursing Homes Rated As Top Performing
These Iowa nursing homes provide the absolute best care in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Des Moines|News|
Trick Or Treaters Brave Cold, Wind In Des Moines
The childhood tradition of trick-or-treating is over for another year in Des Moines, but a few Halloween events remain.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale To Conduct Training Fire On Wednesday
A house will be set on fire Nov. 1 as part of training for the Urbandale Fire Department.
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