Iowa City, IA|News|
Iowa City Shares Budget Process Over 'Breakfast On A Budget'
Meet with council members and ask questions about the city budget over a light breakfast Saturday at City Hall.
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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Urbandale, IA|News|
Mayor Announces Appointments To Urbandale Boards And Commissions
The mayor selected residents to serve on a number of community groups.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
West Des Moines Workshop Will Focus On 'White Anti-Racism'
Jennifer Harvey's workshop will tackle the impact of race on white children.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Chamber Celebrates 2017 Successes At Annual Dinner
The event will include awards for the Citizen of the Year and other honorees selected by the Chamber.
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Des Moines|News|
Warming Cars Unattended Gives Des Moines Thieves Easy Targets
So far this year Des Moines police have already taken 10 reports of stolen cars — most left with the engine running.
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Des Moines|News|
Best Places To Find A Job? 30 Cities Outrank Des Moines: Study
The capital city ranks in the top 20 percent among 182 cities studied, WalletHub found.
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Iowa City, IA|News|
Mayor Chosen Today By Iowa City City Council
The positions of mayor and mayor pro-tem are selected among council members rather than a public vote.
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Des Moines|News|
Iowa Auto Fatalities See Significant Drop In 2017
Nearly 20 percent fewer fatal collisions were reported on Iowa roadways in 2017 after a high of more than 400 the previous year.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Lottery Ticket Brings $50,000 Win To Ankeny Man
Only one top prize remains in the $5 scratch ticket game.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Cedar Falls Man's Winning Lottery Ticket Brings A Holiday Bonus
Chad Wilming of Cedar Falls got an extra $25,000 over the holidays via a scratch-off bingo game ticket.
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Des Moines|News|
Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Fun Night Tickets Now On Sale
Registration is required in advance for the Feb. 3 Father/Daughter Dance and March 3 Mother/Son Fun Night.
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Des Moines|News|
Des Moines Fire Department Sees Record Calls In 2017
The department broke the 2016 record of calls on Dec. 14 when it recorded its 24,171st trip of the year.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale New Year's Day Fire: Cause Remains Unknown
The fire began Monday afternoon in an attic at the Plumwood Terrace Condominiums. No injuries were reported.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Entertainer's Dream Home With Bar, Custom Stone Work: New Listing
West Des Moines Wow House: Entertain, relax and enjoy water and trail with a mix of amenities with this new listing.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Ankeny, IA|News|
Ankeny Home's 'Big Ticket' Items Updated, Flooring Just Redone
Ankeny Wow House: Worry-free at move in with new roof, hot water heater, siding and just-added entry, eating area and kitchen floor.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
Urbandale, IA|News|
Storage Needs? Urbandale Home Has Hidden Closet Within A Closet
Urbandale Wow House: Feel the warmth of natural light everywhere — even in the laundry room.
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Des Moines|News|
Enjoy Serenity Of Nature With Pond View At Easter Lake Home
Des Moines Wow House: This Easter Lake home is set up for easy entertaining inside or out.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Weather-Related Delays Tuesday: Schools Facing 2-Hour Late Start
The continued deep freeze has delayed the return to classes in some districts following winter break.
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Des Moines|News|
Popcorn, Penguins, Peculiar People And Pie: January Holidays
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day aren't the only things we'll have to celebrate in the first month of the year.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Police To Watch For Holiday Weekend Traffic Violations
The special traffic enforcement effort will focus on seatbelt violations and drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Melissa Myers, Patch Staff
