Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Showzam: Crowd May Exceed New School Theater Capacity
The theater holds 1,200 people and organizers are planning for students to watch from screens in overflow seating areas.
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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Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Bond Vote: District Seeks $117M For Second High School
District officials say the plan to build a second high school and redraw school boundaries won't increase property taxes.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Brutal Home Invasion Causes Urbandale Man's Death 4 Months Later
An attempted murder charge against Magai Anai Kur could be upgraded following the death of the victim.
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Des Moines|News|
School Closings, Parking Bans, Icy Roads: Des Moines-Area Weather
Overnight rain and dropping temperatures have led to icy conditions throughout the metro area.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Emergency Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the parking ban face a $25 fine and/or towing.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Emergency Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the emergency parking ban could face a $25 ticket or having a vehicle towed.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Jason's Deli Alerts Customers To Data Breach
The restaurant's only Iowa location is in West Des Moines, but officials are uncertain where credit card data may have been compromised.
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Des Moines|News|
Rain, Snow, 'Flash Freeze': Des Moines Area Forecast
The National Weather Service says rain and dropping overnight temperatures may cause a "flash freeze" by Thursday morning.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Parking Ban In Effect
Violators of the emergency parking ban face a fine of $50 and/or towing.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa's Drivers Are Best In The Nation: Survey
On a list of states with the worst drivers, Iowa gets good marks.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa Gonorrhea Cases Up 145% In Five Years: Health Department
"Some combination of social forces are at work" in increased number of gonorrhea cases, a health department official says.
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Davenport, IA|News|
Iowa's $225 Million Kraft Heinz Factory Earns National Honor
The state-of-the-art factory was recognized for innovation, automation and hygienic design elements.
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Davenport, IA|News|
Truck Stop Death Ruled A Homicide: Davenport Police
Police are looking for anyone with information about the Louisiana man's death.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Waukee Seeking Exemplary Citizen Nominees
The honoree will be recognized at a public reception.
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Des Moines|News|
Two Arrested In Des Moines' First Homicide Of 2018: UPDATE
First-degree murder charges have been filed against two people in the shooting death of Cory Channon.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
North Of Grand Home Features New Family Room Addition
Wow House: Third-floor bonus space functions as retreat space for teen.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Reduced Price On Award-Winning Urbandale Home Show Property
Wow House: A blend of woods and stone give a unique, custom elegance to this Urbandale stunner.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Aspen Valley: West Des Moines Farmhouse, All Modern Features
Wow House: Shiplap, barn beams and rolling barn doors give a farmhouse feel to this new build.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Fire Cleanup: Cobblestone 9 Theaters Remain Closed
The Urbandale fire marshal said there was smoke and slight water damage inside the theaters, but little heat or fire damage.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Fairground Hardware Owner Laments Des Moines Store's Closing
An auction Saturday morning will clear out the remaining inventory, fixtures and decor from the business that started 75 years ago.
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