The first community discussion for All Urbandale Reads is Thursday, August 4 at 6:00 PM in Meeting Room A at the Urbandale Public Library. This year’s title is This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Registration is encouraged. 

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Urbandale for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. This is the 39th consecutive year that the City of Urbandale has received this award. Take a look at the ACFR here.

Summer is almost over but there’s still time to check out some local area attractions with the Library’s Adventure Pass, which includes free admission to the following establishments: Brenton Skating Plaza (Seasonally; weather permitting), Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Children’s Museum, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and Science Center of Iowa. The Adventure Pass is available to residents of Urbandale and rural Polk County who are 18 years or older.

Join us on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in the Urbandale Police Department's front parking lot (3740 86th Street) and the soccer field to the west of the Police Department. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Learn more at www.Urbandale.org/NNO.

Pack your lawn chairs and blankets and bring your friends and family to enjoy an evening under the stars at our free outdoor movie on Friday, July 29. We'll be showing "Encanto" at Walker Johnston Regional Park (9000 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale). Mobile Recreation will be on-site starting at 7 PM with free games and activities for the whole family! Kona Ice will be on-site with cool and delicious treats for purchase! Learn more.

Registration opens on September 1 for Urbandale Parks & Recreation's fall classes and events. From computer programming to power lifting, we're sure to have classes, program, and events that your whole family will love! Summer classes/events are still open, register here.

Grow Solar Polk County is a great way to reduce your energy bills, support the local economy, and help create a healthier environment! If you're an Urbandale resident, attend a free Solar Power Hour either in person or on Zoom to learn more about Grow Solar Polk County, a program that makes solar more accessible and affordable in our community. Come learn about the basics of solar, its financial benefits, and how the solar group buy program can lower the cost of installing solar. After the session, you can schedule a free, no-obligation site assessment/cost estimate.

Urbandale Community School District is hosting two public feedback sessions on Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26 in order to gather feedback from District residents regarding the options being considered. Attendees of the sessions will have an opportunity to view boundary sketches, listen to a presentation for each boundary option, and provide feedback. The same content will be presented both nights. Learn more.

Let’s meet at the courts and have some fun! Games will be played on Tuesdays with Thursdays used for weather make-ups. Paddles & balls are available if needed, or bring your own. Played at the Walker Johnston Pickleball Courts. Register and learn more here.

This project will widen the street to 37 feet to allow for one lane in each direction plus a painted left turn lane. Link to page.

This project is reconstructing the road as a four-lane roadway with left-turn lanes, including grading and storm sewer. Link to page.

The City of Grimes is constructing a new sanitary sewer through portions of Urbandale and Walnut Creek Regional Park. The new sanitary sewer will allow Grimes to connect to the regional wastewater system. Link to page.

This project involves the reconstruction of the northbound lanes of 128th Street from Douglas Parkway to Aurora Avenue, the reconstruction of the southbound lanes of 128th Street from Douglas Parkway to 750 feet north of Douglas Parkway, and patching of remaining southbound pavement to Aurora Avenue. Link to page.

This project is reconstructing Waterford Road from 156th Street to 142nd Street as a four-lane arterial with median, sidewalks, and separated bike lane. Link to page.

This project is urbanizing Douglas Avenue from 100th Street to North Walnut Creek. Link to page.

Bailey Hodson, an Urbandale teacher from Berwick, Iowa, will represent the state at the Miss America pageant in December. Read more.

Urbandale to Build Hundreds More Single Family Homes. Read more.

3 Urbandale Residents Named Athene USA Game Changer Scholars. Read more.

Urbandale police officer, former J-Hawk standout wrestler, competing overseas. Read more.