West Des Moines, IA|News|
Dallas County Residents Face Sales Tax Vote
Contiguous cities voting as a bloc on the local option sales tax question would use the bulk of the money collected for property tax relief.
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|
'Vote Valley Junction' Campaign Winding Down
The Lyric Building, home to the Theatrical Shop, is in the running for a $150,000 grant to be decided by a public vote that ends Tuesday.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Commute Least Stressful Among U.S. Cities
Of 27 major cities studied, Des Moines also has one of the shortest travel times, placing 26th.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend
The 25-year-old also faces child endangerment charges from earlier this month after leaving her three young children home alone.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Victim Identified In Urbandale Rollover Crash
Police have not released many other details relating to the fatal crash Saturday in the 9000 block of North Park Drive.
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Des Moines|News|
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Police Honor Crime Fighters, Heroes
Nine people were recognized in Des Moines Friday for saving lives, stopping crime and making a positive difference in the city.
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Des Moines|News|
East High Principal Honored By Journalism Group
Leslie Morris is named Administrator of the Year by the Iowa High School Press Association after being nominated by students and a teacher.
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Des Moines|News|
Recent Des Moines Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide
See recently sold homes in Des Moines: Plus homes for sale, foreclosures, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data and nearby offerings.
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Des Moines|News|
Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off Pills In Polk County
Prescription pills are a leading gateway to drug addiction and area law enforcement agencies are helping in collection efforts.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Tips From Public Lead To Arrest In West Des Moines Theft
Police said Saturday's theft was the third recent case in which they had sought the public's assistance and all have led to arrests.
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Des Moines|News|
Arrest Made In Des Moines Stabbing Death
The suspect, Michael Lee Bell, was found shortly after the incident Wednesday and later charged with first-degree murder.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Home Show Expo House Has Nanny Quarters, Dream Garage
Urbandale Wow House: Check out the view from front to back with the two-story entrance looking through to the two-story great room.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Recent Ankeny Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide
Five recently sold Ankeny homes, plus homes for sale, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data, foreclosures and nearby offerings.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Recent West Des Moines Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide
See recently sold homes in WDM: Plus homes for sale, foreclosures, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data and nearby offerings.
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Des Moines|News|
Man Stabbed At DM Apartment Dies, Suspect Detained: UPDATED
Police say a 42-year-old man died tonight after being stabbed at a north-side apartment building
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Des Moines|News|
Man Arrested For Des Moines Stabbing Remains In Jail Without Bond
Jared Smith, 24, of Saylor Township, accused of stabbing a man Tuesday, was denied bond based on outstanding Colorado and Nebraska warrants.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Lawyer Faces Disbarment For Criminal, Ethical Conduct
A disciplinary board said criminal convictions and ethical violations admitted to by Sandra Suarez Quilty warrant disbarment.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Chooses Des Moines Lieutenant As Next Police Chief: UPDATED
A Des Moines police vice and narcotics lieutenant was selected this morning to be the new chief of police for West Des Moines.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Seeks Artists For 2018-19 Exhibit
Three or four new sculptures will be displayed in the Urbandale Art Park starting in March; artists may apply now to have their work chosen.
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