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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.

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.

City Logo

The Uniquely Urbandale logo was established at the beginning of 2004 as the official logo for the City of Urbandale, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, and the former Urbandale Development Association. A few months later, the Urbandale Public School System adopted the logo for their official logo as well, creating a unique partnership between all entities. In 2020, the City recognized the logo was approaching the end of its life cycle and a refreshed logo was needed. The refreshed logo, designed internally by City staff, provides a unifying symbol of our quality of life and unique business opportunities in Urbandale.

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.

Mobile Food Vendors / Food Trucks

How to get a mobile food vendor / food truck in Urbandale.

Merle Hay Revitalization

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.

The Tomorrow Plan

The Tomorrow Plan creates a vibrant, enduring future for greater Des Moines. Historically, the many issues facing the region have been tackled by a variety of agencies and organizations. This planning effort brings together these many groups as well as people who live, work, and play in the area to work together toward a shared future.

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.

Veterans Memorial

The Urbandale Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 12, 2012. The Urbandale Veterans Memorial is a partnership between the Urbandale Community Action Network (UCAN), Urbandale Friends of the Parks, the City of Urbandale and private sponsorships.