News Flash

McDivitt Grove Cemetery Seasonal Clean-Up

There will be a seasonal clean-up at McDivitt Grove Cemetery the week of October 11, 2021. Individuals are encouraged to remove anything they wish to keep before the cleanups begin. The cemetery is cleaned at least three times a year: Spring (before mowin...

Mayor's Bike Ride

Join us at the Giovannetti Community Shelter at Walker Johnston Regional Park on Saturday, October 2, for the Mayor’s Bike Ride! Urbandale Lion’s Club will be providing a pancake breakfast from 7 AM - 9 AM. The ride starts at 9 AM! Thi...

Run For The Badge 5K with Mayor Andeweg

Run for the Badge on Sunday, October 10

Join us in front of the Urbandale Police Department for our 5K run and/or walk on Sunday, October 10, 2021 to support the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. Our Mayor, Bob Andeweg, will be running and you ...

Drop Off Your Leaves for Free

Urbandale residents may drop off leaves, free of charge, at Urbandale Public Works Facility, 9401 Hickman Road, on the following dates:

• Saturday, October 30, from 8 AM - Noon
• Saturday, November 6, from 8 AM - Noon 
• Saturday, November 13, from 8AM - ...

Draining Your Pool or Spa

Chemicals used in pools and spas can be toxic when released into nearby streams and lakes. Discharging chemically treated pool and spa water into a storm sewer without following water quality recommendations is considered an illicit discharge, and is regu...

Drive-in Movie: The Goonies

Join us on Friday, October 22 as we watch a group of teenagers find a map leading to a hidden treasure. They must overcome booby traps, natural obstructions, and a gang of desperate thieves in their race for the loot. This event is FREE but you must pre-r...

Need help with your heating bill?

The 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on hous...

Postponed: 2021 State of the City Address

As we’re sure you’re already aware, the coronavirus delta variant has once again meant increasing positivity rates in Polk and Dallas Counties. That has required taking steps to limit potential transmission of the virus. For that reaso...

Rent and Utility Assistance Programs

With the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling ending the CDC's eviction moratorium, help is still available. The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program provides aid to eligible Dallas County households. For details and eligibility, visit...