Des Moines|News|
Leadership Academy Gives Des Moines Students A Jump On 'Rigor'
The Schools for Rigor urban education model is being phased in throughout the district and north-side students got a glimpse of the program.
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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Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa City Plans King Holiday Events Over Three Days
Events are categorized by Family Day Jan. 12, Youth Day of Celebration Jan. 13 and a Community Day of Service Jan. 15.
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Marion, IA|News|
Marion City Engineer Retires After 17 Years
Dan Whitlow is credited with implementing the city's capital improvement program.
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Des Moines|News|
Arrest Made In Des Moines Arson Fire
No one was injured in the fire Wednesday night at a north-side home.
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Des Moines|News|
2018 King Holiday In Des Moines: Prayer, Service, Reflection
Des Moines will recognize the holiday with community service projects, a winter clothing drive, a prayer breakfast and awards.
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Des Moines|News|
Flu Building In Iowa, 4 More Dead: Health Department
State health officials say more cases have been investigated in the past week than last flu season's peak week.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
West Des Moines, IA|News|
One Injured In West Des Moines Hotel Fire Friday Morning
A woman staying at the Valley West Inn cut her hand breaking the glass on a fire alarm.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Mayor's Challenge Amounts To 381 Miles Of Running
Mayor Paula Dierenfeld had pledged to run a mile for every $10 donation to the Johnston Partnership food pantry.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Waterloo Sears To Close In April, Company Announced
Sears Holdings also announced today it would close Kmart stores in Urbandale and Read Oak in mid April.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Kmart Store To Close; 1 Of 3 Iowa Closings By Company
The store will close in early April as part of the effort by parent company Sears Holdings to "right size our footprint."
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa Weather 2017: Warmer, Drier Than Average: Report
2017 was the eighth warmest year on record in Iowa based on the state's average temperature.
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Iowa City, IA|News|
Christmas Tree Pickup Begins Jan. 8 In Iowa City
Remove all decorations, garland and lights from your tree before placing it on the curb for collection, city officials say.
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Des Moines|News|
Chance Of Snow Could Affect Afternoon Commute: Des Moines Weather
The National Weather Service says flurries could begin shortly, then turn to snow later today, with accumulation of less than an inch.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale District Seeks $59M To Close 4 Schools, Build 2
Officials say replacing four elementaries with two new ones will be more efficient and create equitable learning in 21st century buildings.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Iowa's STEM Director Picked For White House Post
He will serve as senior policy adviser and assistant director for STEM Education at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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Johnston, IA|News|
Johnston Saw $99 MIllion In Development In 2017
Based on site plans approved last year, Johnston expects to see continued residential growth in 2018.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Casey's Plans $35 Million Ankeny Headquarters Expansion
The convenience store chain is the fourth largest in the country and some shareholders are urging the chain to be sold.
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Des Moines|News|
Dangerous Wind Chills Will Cause Late School Starts Thursday
Classes will begin two hours late in a number of central Iowa school districts Thursday and some morning programs will be canceled.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
No Sprinklers In Urbandale Condominiums Destroyed By Fire
Fire Chief Jerry Holt says the department may never determine the fire's cause because of the layer of ice built up on the debris.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Des Moines|News|
Powerball: Winning Numbers For $460 Million Jackpot
Here are the winning numbers for the Jan. 3 Powerball drawing.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
