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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plea hearing Wednesday for ex-Ankeny Chamber CEO in theft, money laundering case
DES MOINES, Iowa — The former head of the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to be back in court Wednesday for a plea hearing. Melisa Cox, 47, is accused of stealing more than $250,000 over the three years she led the organization. In January, she was charged with 14 counts related to the alleged theft. Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural The trial information filed in February showed she was facing eight counts: three counts of first-degree theft, three counts of unauthorized use of credit card, and one count each of money laundering and second-degree fraudulent practice. Online court records show the deal offered by the Polk County Attorney's Office is for Cox to plead guilty to one count each of first-degree theft, unauthorized use of credit card, money laundering, and second-degree fraudulent practice. Cox is expected to accept the plea deal at Wednesday's hearing. Cox faces a sentence of up to 35 years in prison. If Cox does not accept the plea deal, here trial is scheduled to begin on May 5th. Country star bringing tour to Des Moines in 2025 Plea hearing Wednesday for ex-Ankeny Chamber CEO in theft, money laundering case Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural The countdown is on: 100 days until the 2025 Iowa State Fair; see what's new Iowans share stories to help others on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Case against former Ankeny Chamber CEO headed to trial
POLK COUNTY, Iowa – The case against the former Ankeny Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer is headed to trial. Court records show 47-year-old Melisa Cox entered a not guilty plea on Feb. 27. Cox has been charged with nearly a dozen felonies for allegedly stealing more than $250,000 from the organization during her time as CEO. Police told WHO 13 that a criminal investigation was launched after an internal audit at the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce found 'financial irregularities.' Name of driver killed after semi veered off Marshall County highway released A pre-trial conference is set for April 3. A jury trial is scheduled to begin on May 5 at the Polk County Courthouse. Cox, who stated in a document that she made $100,000 in the 12 months before her arrest, was previously granted a public defender, but court filings showed she has since retained a private attorney. She is free on a $75,000 surety bond. WHO 13 reached out to Cox's attorney for comment. Metro News: Case against former Ankeny Chamber CEO headed to trial Thousands waking up without power amidst blizzard Mr. Worldwide and legendary rock band to play Grandstand at Iowa State Fair Blizzard conditions impact central Iowa Wednesday Des Moines Public Works prepping for blizzard conditions Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
