Gabriel De La Cerda, 34, Iowa Political Coordinator for the United Steel Workers Union seeks 3rd District Democratic Nomination.
The latest news from the Iowa Statehouse, including efforts to change Iowa's individual income tax system.
The event will take place April 15-18, but make sure you double-check what it is you can get rid of.
The two-year contract between the city and unions will include a 2.5 percent raise for the firefighters in the first year, but a raise the second year is in doubt.
Iowa veterans have discovered the G.I. Bill promise isn't what they thought.
Urbandale didn't use its full snow removal budget this year. Unless there's a spring surprise on the horizon, thousands of dollars were saved.
The city installed new street banners featuring local residents enjoying those activities and values that make Urbandale great.
The city recently received a Trees Please! Grant.
We are so fortunate to have hard working Iowans working on our behalf.
Officer Zac McDowell and ISU student Nick Schroeder will be honored by the Urbandale City Council.
We are now into our third month in the Iowa General Assembly and high profile issues continue to draw most of the attention in the press.
The Urbandale City Council approved the 2013-14 budget last week.
The students will be executing a full scope of work including design, budgeting, documentation, fabrication, and installation.
Legislation was filed last week that took a step toward greater government accountability by making the lawmaking process more transparent to Iowans.
The new fees will take effect on July 1.
After the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, and resulting gun control debate, Polk County saw a spike in concealed weapon permit applications.
As we have been clearing snow from the recent snow storms there is a silver lining, much needed moisture!
Get ready for a little spring cleaning in Urbandale.
The project provides for the replacement of approximately 5,200 square yards of concrete pavement at various locations in Urbandale.
Rep. John Forbes recalls work last week on an education reform bill.
We all should be thankful for the fruitful land that we live on here in Iowa.
Urbandale residents should have an easy morning commute.
The new siren will be located in the area near Walnut Creek Park.
Iowa gas prices could hit $4.20 in April, and they've already spiked 59 cents from January.
I always try to communicate the facts and as I was taught by my father to call a spade a spade.
When severe weather strikes, Urbandale residents will get update from the Urbandale Fire Department.
President Obama is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address tonight.
Presidents’ Day, always observed on the third Monday in February, falls on Feb. 18 this year. Just who are we celebrating?
The council approved the 2013-18 plans.
In addition to prison sentence, Walters ordered to make restitution to victims.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 5. Speak out: How will this affect you?
Raecker served the community for fourteen years.
Representative John Forbes' latest Legislative update.
The city of Urbandale awarded students for their efforts.
Congressman King leads potential Republican nominees, including Congressman Tom Latham and Zaun, for Tom Harkin's U.S. Senate seat, according to a poll by Harper Polling. But Politico wonders, "Could King actually win?"
This week, legislation was filed that would require a person to provide proof of identity on Election Day to a precinct election official before being allowed to vote.
Miyoko Hikiji's book, "All I Could Be: The Story of a Woman Soldier in Iraq," will be released in March.
Longtime Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin of Cumming says, "It's just time to step aside." Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley from Waterloo is mentioned as a likely contender for the seat. What do you think?
The state now has a healthy projected ending balance for the current fiscal year of over $800 million.