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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!

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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.

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Emerald Ash Borer

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Housing Resources

Learn about housing resources for community members, including home repair assistance, affordable housing options in Urbandale, and home improvement programs.

Human Services Strategic Plan

The Human Services Strategic Plan's purpose is: to elevate and maintain the quality of life in Urbandale through support and collaboration with community organizations.

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

Planned Projects in Urbandale

Stay informed about current construction projects and future plans. Explore active developments, view our interactive map of upcoming projects, and review our Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for detailed insights.

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.

Property Taxes Q&A

If you own property in Urbandale, you should have recently received a letter from your County about the upcoming budget hearings for the School District, the County, and the City that your property is located in. You may have questions about this mailing, and some of the most frequently asked questions about the letter are answered here.

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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.

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Sustainable Urbandale Action Plan

The Sustainable Urbandale Action Plan (SUAP) was created by the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University during 2024. The SUAP outlines an ambitious and holistic approach to implementing sustainable goals in Urbandale. It reflects the city’s dedication to sustainability, resiliency, and equity.