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4th of July

Urbandale is Home to one of the Largest 4th of July Celebrations in the Area! We invite you to bring the family to celebrate Independence day in the community. From a family-friendly street dance to carnival rides or a 2-mile long parade to a breathtaking fireworks display – the celebration has something for everyone!

American Rescue Plan Act

Information about the process to determine allocation of the City of Urbandale’s American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Banners

Banners have gone up around town and the designs relate to life in Urbandale. The recently constructed monument signs at the intersection of Douglas Ave. and I-35/80 have eight stones that represent Urbandale. The imagery from these stones is used as a visual bridge and cohesive identity for the banners around town. The banners include stylized images of clock from Downtown Urbandale, a water tower at Living History Farms, a historic streetcar, and representations of nature, technology, recreation, industry, and partnerships.

Controlled Bow Hunting

Find out information on Urbandale's Urban Controlled Bow Hunting program.

Coyotes

Coyotes are present across Iowa’s landscape including urban areas. As a remarkably adaptable species, Coyotes are able to survive in close proximity to humans and make use of the urban environment. Often drawn in to urban areas by abundant food items, coyotes may risk close encounters with people for available fruits, birdseed, pet food, and garbage as well as prey such as rabbits, squirrels, and mice. Coyotes will continue to exist in urban areas, making use of river systems, greenways, parks, and ditches.

Deer

Don't Feed the Deer: The Unintended Consequences of Baiting and Feeding Wildlife. At the City of Urbandale, we understand that many residents have noble intentions when it comes to helping wildlife. However, we want to remind you that deer, elk, wild turkeys, and other game species rarely need human handouts of corn and other supplemental feed.

Emerald Ash Borer

Flood Damage & Repair Information

Find information on flood damage and repair resources available to Urbandale residents. Learn about the Polk County Flood Assistance Program, Urbandale's waiving of certain permit fees and additional resources for those impacted by the June/July flooding.

Comprehensive Plan

The Forward Urbandale Comprehensive Land Use Plan serves as a foundation for decision-making and is intended to help guide the City over the next 20 years as it works to implement the community’s vision. The City’s residents, business community, elected and appointed officials, institutions and organizations all have a strong sense of stewardship for Urbandale’s success, and all share a determination to make the City the very best place it can be.

Living in Urbandale

Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,500 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa Highway 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale residents convenient access to a variety of amenities and attractions in the metro area.

Open City Bids

Find open Urbandale bids, request for proposals and solicitation for business

Polk County Master Gardener Program

The Master Gardener program is a volunteer service training program whereby adults are given advanced training in horticulture in exchange for volunteer service to the community. Urbandale has a Master Gardener project.

Social Media Center

Connect with the City of Urbandale through social media!

Solar Energy

Grow Solar Polk County is a grassroots residential and commercial group purchasing program for solar. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, and in collaboration with the City of Urbandale, homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Urbandale may participate in this program to help pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.

Urbandale's History

The city originated primarily as a “street car suburb,” with a scattering of coal mines also providing employment to some early residents while other miners used the streetcar line to reach the mines.

Urbandale Flag Project