West Des Moines, IA|News|
Travel Channel Adventurer Coming To West Des Moines
"Expedition Unknown" host Josh Gates has explored jungles, mountaintops and arctic climates — and now he'll check out West Des Moines.
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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Ankeny, IA|News|
Hy-Vee, New Hotels, Prairie Trail Highlight Ankeny Year Of Growth
Total construction in Ankeny in 2017 topped $300 million for the fourth consecutive year.
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Des Moines|News|
Sugarland, Reba: How To Get Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets
Tickets for the three grandstand performances that have been scheduled will go on sale Jan. 19.
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Des Moines|News|
Man's Overdose In Car Leads To Arrest, No Contact
The 24-year-old had his infant child in the back seat when he overdosed on drugs, a criminal complaint says.
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Des Moines|News|
Child Calls 911 To Report Father Assaulting Mother
The suspect, who had a rifle in the home, faces charges of domestic abuse assault and interference.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Child Enticement Attempt In West Des Moines Reported
A 12-year-old boy said he was asked to get into a vehicle as he was walking home from school.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Fire Reported At Cobblestone 9 Theaters In Urbandale
Customers and employees in the theaters reportedly have been evacuated safely.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa Hunters Ready To Trade Deer For Iowa's Top Predator
Coyote hunting is allowed year-round but most popular in winter. Pelts sold for $17 on average last year.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Schools Ask Voters To Support 11th Elementary School
The proposed elementary school would open in fall 2020 if approved by voters next month.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Teen Avoids Murder Trial With Manslaughter Plea
The plea deal reduced the charge of first-degree murder in the February 2017 case to voluntary manslaughter.
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Des Moines|News|
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 2018: Des Moines-Area Closings
Federal and state offices will be closed in observance of the King holiday.
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Des Moines|News|
Abigail Zapote To Keynote Latino Leadership Banquet In Des Moines
The former undocumented immigrant is now executive director for Latinos for a Secure Retirement in Washington, D.C.
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Marion, IA|News|
Marion Teacher Accused Of Ignoring Assault Goes On Trial Today
She allegedly failed to report the sexual abuse of two students for two months, which allowed the acts to continue.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Executive Ranch's 4 Bathrooms Feature Marble Upgrades
Wow House: Contemporary ranch home features European style cabinets, shiplap and beam ceilings.
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Des Moines|News|
Expansive, Private Woodland Retreat Is New On The Market
Wow House: Seven-bed, six-bath home upgraded with $60K steel roof, five new furnace/central air units.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Kidman Estate: Take A Peek Inside Ankeny's New Development
Wow House: Vaughan Homes makes upgrades a standard, from fireplace stone to Lennon granite.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Enclave Of Ashworth New Listing Boasts High-End Amenities
Wow House has it all with custom built-ins, 12-foot ceilings and high-end stainless appliances.
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Marion, IA|News|
Lowe Park Improvements: Give Feedback At Marion Open House
Ongoing improvements at the park are planned, with the city's first all-inclusive playground among the concepts.
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Des Moines|News|
Boesen, Mandelbaum Join Des Moines City Council Monday
Connie Boesen was elected to an at-large seat on the City Council; Josh Mandelbaum will represent Ward 3.
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Des Moines|News|
Powerball: Jan. 6 Winning Numbers
Iowa's latest Powerball millionaire missed the jackpot by one number, but he's happy with the $1 million prize — for now.
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