"The embezzlement of over $250,000 from our organization was not only a serious financial crime; it was a profound betrayal ...

ANKENY, Iowa — The former president and CEO of the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce who admitted to stealing hundreds of thousands ...

Melisa Cox could have faced up to 35 years in prison for stealing more than $250,000 from the organization and trying to ...

The former CEO of the Greater Ankeny Chamber of Commerce was sentenced during an emotionally charged hearing Wednesday ...

Melisa Cox, who initially maintained her innocence, pleaded guilty to four charges, including theft, fraud, money laundering, and unauthorized use of a credit card.

Police allege Melisa Cox used a chamber-issued credit card on unauthorized purchases totaling more than $250,000.

Melisa Cox, the CEO and president of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, was dismissed following an internal audit that discovered financial irregularities allegedly tied to the former leader.

Melisa Cox, the CEO and president of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, was dismissed following an internal audit that discovered financial irregularities allegedly tied to the former leader.

The former leader of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the theft of more than $250,000 from the organization. Melisa Cox, 47, entered the plea April ...

Melisa Cox, the CEO and president of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, was dismissed following an internal audit that discovered financial irregularities allegedly tied to the former leader.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The former CEO, who admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce, will not see any jail time. Melisa Cox, who pleaded guilty to charges ...