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In today's newsletter:
- Urbandale resident faces charges over alleged sex-offender registry violation.
- Why Buc-ee's might skip Urbandale despite Iowa communities competing hard.
Also on today's calendar: Music and Movement and 9 more events.
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Urbandale woman allegedly violates sex-offender rules (theperrynews.com) — An Urbandale woman has been arrested for allegedly violating Iowa Sex Offender Registry rules by not reporting a recent job change in Waukee to Dallas County authorities within three days. The 21-year-old remains in jail on bond and faces a preliminary court hearing next week, with all charges still only accusations at this stage. 
• Buc-ee's Founder Says the Chain Will Focus on Expanding in Conservative States - Here's Why (financebuzz.com) — Urbandale appears in a high-profile example of how local politics can shape where Buc-ee's chooses to build, with a proposed store here reportedly facing city council opposition while nearby communities still court the project. The founder says the chain increasingly favors conservative, business-friendly areas with supportive local officials, which could influence whether Urbandale ultimately lands or loses this major travel center investment.
📸 Around Urbandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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★ Featured events ★
- Urbandale Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 2026 →
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Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Music and Movement →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
10:30 am - Iowa | Des Moines Christian High School Jobsite Tour →
Des Moines Christian School, 13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale
4:00 pm - DBIA-Iowa | Des Moines Christian High School Jobsite Tour →
Des Moines Christian School, 13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale
4:00 pm - Urbandale Chamber Board Retreat →
Urbandale IA - True Crime in Iowa's Early Years →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:00 pm - MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable →
Urbandale IA - North/East/South - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event, Presented by Copy Systems, Inc. →
Urbandale IA - West - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event →
Urbandale IA - Urban Loop - Beyond Our Boundary, A New Micro-Event, Presented By Dymin →
Urbandale IA - Craft Club →
Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Event for Shade Tree Auto →
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Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Urbandale Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Wendy's Shift Supervisor- Merle Hay Road in Urbandale. Apply here.
- New Horizon Academy posted a job opening for Assistant Toddler Teacher in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Identification of Juvenile Suspects in Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts in Polk County (westerniowatoday.com)
- Iowa Pork Producers Celebrate Porktober with Focus on Protein, Flavor, and Farm Values (americanagnetwork.com)
Grimes
- Aaron Peterson (kiow.com)
West Des Moines
- This $850K Urbandale lake home is a mid-century modern time capsule (desmoinesregister.com)
- Iowa nonprofit provides free and confidential help for an unplanned pregnancy (kcci.com)
- What Sen. Grassley said about dying in office (kcrg.com)
Ok Urbandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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