Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Burglars Caught On Video Breaking Into Home
Urbandale police are looking for help in identifying two men who broke into a home Saturday and were recorded on video during the crime.
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 School District Receives National Honor For Energy Efficiency
The focus on facility planning and energy use in Des Moines school buildings over the past decade has saved money and garnered awards.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Focus Groups Will Help West Des Moines Schools Plan Facility Needs Over Next 10 Years
Parents, students and staff in the West Des Moines school district can attend one of six focus groups to offer input on facility planning.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Survey Asks What Qualifications Next Valley High Principal Should Have
Valley High School Principal Tim Miller will retire at the end of the school year and a search is underway to find his replacement.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
4 Finalists For West Des Moines Police Chief Will Be Interviewed On Wednesday
The West Des Moines Police Department has been without a chief since Shaun LaDue resigned at the request of city leaders 11 months ago.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Wow House: Kitchen Update, New Bamboo And Italian Tile Floors Add To Glen Oaks Beauty
A kitchen renovation and new Italian tile and bamboo floors add unique character to this Glen Oaks home.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Wow House: Indoor Sport Court Feature Makes This Home A Slam Dunk
Wow House: Spacious Urbandale home boasts an indoor racquetball/sport court, secluded patio, wooded privacy and outbuilding for RV or boat.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Wow House: Three-Story Westwood Neighborhood Home Has Upgrades Galore
Wow House: A near-century-old three-story home in the Westwood Neighborhood has been updated for luxury living.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Wow House: Relax And Enjoy The Views From Family Room, Hearth Room, Sunroom
Ankeny 1.5 story has ample room for the family to roam, stunning views and sits next to a private golf course.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Police Schedule Coffee With A Cop And Prescription Drug Take Back Event
Have coffee with Ankeny police officers Oct. 28 as they collect prescription medications through a national drug take back campaign.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Arrest Made in West Des Moines Text Threat Case
Police found text threats made in WDM earlier this month were by a copycat and not related to an earlier data breach in Johnston schools.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
Recent West Des Moines Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide
Five recently sold West Des Moines homes, plus homes for sale, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data and nearby offerings.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
10th Annual Winter Warmth Drive Needs Volunteers in Des Moines, West Des Moines
More than 10,000 donated winter clothing items will be provided to the homeless and near homeless by working with social service agencies.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Recent Des Moines Home Sales | Local Real Estate Guide
Five recently sold Des Moines homes, plus homes for sale, local mortgage rate comparison, housing data and nearby offerings.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
2 Who Died In West Des Moines Crash Sunday Have Been Identified
Two people were killed Sunday after a driver heading the wrong way on Interstate 35 collided with another vehicle.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Wow House: Otter Creek Resale Sits On Golf Courses's 11th Hole
WOW House: Score a hole in one with a sprawling Ankeny ranch home featuring nearly 5,000 square feet of finished space.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Wow House: New On Market South-Side Executive Home Will Be Open Sunday
WOW House: Story-and-a-half south-side home is ready to move into and will move quickly with a new reduced price.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Wow House: Updated 2012 Home Has New Addition And High-End Finishes
WOW House: Stone entry, granite counters and built-ins mean Urbandale move-in-ready new listing won't last long.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Wow House: Historic Log Cabin And Carriage Barn Sit On 6.3 Acres
WOW House: Stocked pond, wrap-around deck and a party barn give you plenty of room to play and relax.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Des Moines City Hall Scrubbed Clean Through German Company's Generosity
A German company that donates the money and manpower to fix up public buildings worldwide has steam-cleaned Des Moines City Hall.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
