The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce is suing its former CEO. Melisa Cox pleaded guilty to four felonies in April. She was accused of stealing more than $250,000 in 2023 and 2024. According to a lawsuit filed in Polk County, an internal audit and police investigation found she made unauthorized personal charges to the chamber's credit card. Jan. 1, 2022-June 30, 2022: $26,598.77 July 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2022: $37,666.47 Jan. 1, 2023-June 30, 2023: $36,410.39 July 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2023: $48,097.21 Jan.