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1. Iowa Homes for Heroes gives Navy veteran new home in Urbandale (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — An injured Navy veteran and his family just received a fully accessible, mortgage-free home in Urbandale from the Iowa Homes for Heroes nonprofit, marking its second house in the city. The Urbandale property includes custom features to support his mobility needs and was unveiled with support from state and local partners, highlighting growing efforts to help Iowa veterans secure stable housing.
2. Here is What's Happening Across Indian Country on Indigenous Peoples Day (nativenewsonline.net) — Urbandale residents can mark their calendars for Indigenous Iowans' Day at Living History Farms on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The broader roundup highlights Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations nationwide, but this local event offers a nearby way to learn, celebrate Native cultures, and support Indigenous communities without leaving town.
3. Valley West Mall's new owner pushing out remaining tenants (weareiowa.com) — Families in Urbandale should know the Des Moines Children's Museum is relocating to a temporary site in town after Valley West Mall's new owner ordered all remaining tenants to vacate within 30 days. The sudden move, just months before the holiday season, has frustrated longtime mall businesses while museum leaders weigh a possible return after redevelopment.
4. Des Moines-area bars gear up for rush as Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State Cyclones draw fans (kcci.com) — If you're heading out in Urbandale, The Station on 86th Street is gearing up for a big Friday night as Hawkeyes and Cyclones fans pack local sports bars. The new restaurant, opened in August, is using the games to test how well it can handle large groups, game-day specials, and a lively crowd of football fans.
5. Construction on new Kansas City Buc-ee's progressing quickly, opening date moved (ktvo.com) — Urbandale residents may be interested to know the city previously rejected plans to host Iowa's first Buc-ee's, even as construction speeds up on a new location in Kansas City, Kansas. Several other Iowa communities, with help from Gov. Kim Reynolds, are now competing to land the massive travel center that Urbandale turned away.
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