The Mayor and City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 25.
The Council also approved a $31,000 agreement for monument sign designs which will end up being placed at the intersection of 100th Street and 54th Avenue, at the NW Urbandale Drive Interstate interchange, and at the north edge of town on 128th Street. This ongoing project will help identify Urbandale for visitors and residents, convey a welcoming entrance to Urbandale, promote community identity, and support economic development initiatives.
The Mayor and City Council will meet again tomorrow, January 29, for a budget worksession. Read more.
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Mayor's Update: 3 Things To Know |
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Urbandale Mayor Bob Andeweg takes a quick moment to share some great things happening in the community. Urbandale's population continues to grow, new construction set records this past year, and as soon as it’s warm enough we'll be enhancing Urbandale with some exciting new projects and amenities. |
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This year, new councilmembers Amy Croll and Larry McBurney join the City Council in helping to lead Urbandale into the future. Councilmembers Croll and McBurney were sworn in for new four-year terms at a meeting last month, while Mayor Andeweg was sworn in for his fifth term.
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Record Breaking Year for Urbandale Building Permits |
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The Community Development Department issued a total of 1,388 residential and commercial building permits in 2021, with a total valuation of more than $220.6 million. This is the highest valuation on record, surpassing the previous record from 2003 of $188 million. Urbandale saw the construction of 417 single-family homes and 25 new commercial buildings in 2021 which helped set the new record for permit valuation. |
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Fire Department Launches New SMS Alerts Program |
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To help keep you informed and improve emergency preparedness, the Fire Department has partnered with Dallas County Emergency Management Agency to send you text messages in emergency situations. These messages are “emergency” messages only (tornados, severe thunderstorm, high wind, flash flooding, extreme cold, and more). To receive these alerts, text “UFDAlerts” to 67283. That’s it. Any warnings or emergencies will be delivered right to your phone. Be sure to follow the Fire Department on Twitter @UFDPIO and the City @CityofUrbandale for non-emergency information. |
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Do you have a family reunion, high school graduation, or even a wedding coming up? You can now make a rental reservation online for any of our facilities. Warmer weather will be here before you know it! Urbandale has nine open air shelters located around town for rent. Our outdoor shelters are great economical places to host an outdoor party in our beautiful Urbandale park system. Book online today.
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Affordable Connectivity Program |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps ensure households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. Eligible households are encouraged to apply to receive up to $30 per month discount toward internet service. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Learn more about the FCC program here.
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Scholarship Applications Due February 15 |
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The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IMAU) is offering a scholarship program for students pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus. The City of Urbandale is an IMAU member, making high school graduates that live in Urbandale eligible for consideration. Find out more about the $1,000 scholarships here.
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The Portable Ice Rink is now open and located just south of the Urbandale Public Library (open from Dawn – Noon for hockey players and from Noon – Dusk for all other skaters). If the Red Flag is up, the rink is unsafe to use and is closed. If the Green Flag is up, the rink is suitable for skating! A special thank you to Iowa Wild and Wells Fargo that donated the rink to the City last year! Check the open/closed status here.
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Get Your 2022 Recycling Calendar Magnet |
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Kick off the new year with the 2022 Curb It! calendar. This information is available as a magnet at City Hall or for download on Metro Waste Authority’s website today! The calendar shows which weeks to put out your Curb It! cart, as well as any holiday collection delays. If you have questions about your recycling, visit www.WhereItShouldGo.com or call 515-244-0021.
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Discussion Panel: Continuing the Conversation |
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Join us this Sunday, January 30, at 2 PM at the Library for a panel discussion with a group of women who will share their experiences as African American community and business members. Learn more and register here.
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Urban Loop Development Projects Map Now Interactive |
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There have been over 30 private investment projects in the Urban Loop development area since the brand launched in late 2017. This interactive map provides locations, information, and photos of the major projects.
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Join us for the 2022 Library Winter Reading Challenge, “Cozy Up With a Classic.” Log 15 days of reading through February 28 to complete the challenge. Participants ages 0 – 17 will win a classic book to keep, while adults ages 18+ will be entered into a prize drawing! Register and learn more.
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New Grimes/Urbandale boundary line may signal growth ahead… Read more.
Central Iowa cities report record growth… Read more.
Valuation of building permits issued for new projects in Des Moines area in 2021 exceeded $1.7 billion, records show… Read more.
Urbandale poised to vote on water regionalization… Read more.
Urbandale Water Utility votes to join Des Moines in taking steps toward regionalization… Read more.
Regional water plan advances with Urbandale vote… Read more.
Turning a sour situation sweet | Kids donate lemonade stand earnings to Blank Children's Hospital… Read more.
Waukee School District plans for its 11th elementary school in Urbandale… Read more.
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