Should Urbandale Residents Be Allowed to Raise Chickens at Home?

The Urbandale City Council on Tuesday discussed the issue of how to govern raising chickens, goats, small pigs and other animals within the city.

Urbandale Council to Discuss New Casey's General Store, Community Betterment Grant Application

The Urbandale City Council meets at 7 p.m.

Remembering Why Labor Day is Important

Senate Republican Leader Jerry Behn talks about the historical relevance of Labor Day and why a strong economy is important.

2012 Republican Convention: Central Iowa Watch Party in Urbandale Tonight

The storm-shortened GOP national convention wraps up tonight with Mitt Romney's speech accepting his party's nomination for president.

UPDATE: Get Tickets Saturday Morning at Clive Aquatic Center to See President Obama

President Barack Obama will pay another visit to Iowa on Saturday, this time to the Des Moines area. The campaign has extended the hours to give out tickets.

Iowa Woman Who Heckled Paul Ryan Writes About Incident on Salon.com

The protesters gained national headlines for disrupting vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's first speech in Iowa after being named Mitt Romney's running mate.

Urbandale Parks and Rec Fall Program Guide Released Today

Learn to skate, use the computer or improve your health through fall Urbandale Parks and Recreation programs. Signup starts today.

Dallas County Republicans Open Office in Waukee

The Dallas County Republicans will hold a grand opening for the new office space on Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 43 N.E. Carefree Lane.

Drought 2012: USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Recommends Disaster Designation for Polk, Other Iowa Counties

The historically low levels of precipitation has led to Department of Agriculture head Tom Vilsack to declare 42 Iowa counties primary natural disaster areas.

Iowa GOP Chairman: Remove Supreme Court Justice Wiggins

Chairman A.J. Spiker of Ames urged voters to vote against renewing Judge David Wiggins' term over same sex marriage ruling.

Controversial Urbandale Shelter House Gets OK from City Council

The shelter house and community center was approved last week by the council.

Urbandale Republicans Confident Latham Will Defeat Boswell: Red Iowa Survey

Republican Tom Latham will defeat Democrat Leonard Boswell in Iowa's New 3rd District, which pits the two incumbent congressmen, say Urbandale and Iowa Republicans surveyed.

Do You Have Renter Woes? Learn Your Rights

There will be a free Fair Housing Workshop on Monday.

Urbandale Finds Access Solution for Townhomes on Meredith Drive

The plan would solve access problems for about 34 residents of the Summer Ridge complex.

Rick Santorum Returns to Central Iowa on Thank-You Tour

The former Republican presidential candidate — who won the Iowa Caucuses — will thank Iowans for their support at a stop Wednesday in Windsor Heights.

Postal Worker Blames Rule Change For Truckers' Death in Urbandale

James Aten told a television reporter he's been concerned about the rule since 2009.

UPDATE: Truck Driver Dies After Being Run Over by Rig at Urbandale Postal Station

A safety captain at the postal distribution center told the Des Moines Register changes in how trucks are taken to the loading dock has led to four similar accidents.

Blue Iowa Survey: State Democrats Overwhelmingly Confident Obama Will Take Iowa

Our inaugural Blue Iowa survey also shows a bit of concern that Obama 2012 can pick up Iowa's independent voters in the same proportion as 2008.

Republican and Democratic Chairs Offer Differing Opinions on Health Care Ruling

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky and Iowa GOP Chairman A.J. Spiker both released statements on today's Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Health Care Act.

Latham, Boswell Have Opposing Reactions to Supreme Court Health Care Ruling

Tom Latham and Leonard Boswell are opponents in the race for Iowa's District 3 Congressional seat. Like many across their respective parties: the two stand on opposite sides of the Affordable Healthcare Act.

POLL: What do you think about the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare?

The court ruled Thursday that the landmark 2010 legislation is mostly constitutional. What do you think?

Urbandale's Douglas Avenue Closures This Week

If you're driving on Douglas Avenue at night this week, you'll have to take a quick detour, according to city officials.

Patch Election Guide 2012: The Races Most Important to You, Urbandale

Patch wants to make the next four months easier for you as a voter. So, we'll be covering the five races that will affect you most. Find out why.

Republican Victory Office Grand Opening

National Read the Declaration of Independence Day

See Who Likes John Forbes; Supporters Eat Brats and Burgers

Supporters of the Urbandale City Councilman helped him kick off his campaign for state representative for House District 40 (Urbandale) Tuesday night with a barbecue in Walker Johnston Park.

Ron Paul Supporters Win Delegate Spots to Republican National Convention

Ron Paul's supporters swept to victory during the weekend convention. Urbandale State Senator Brad Zaun is an alternate delegate

Former Gov. Chet Culver, Two Urbandale Residents Among 78 Iowa Delegates to Democratic National Convention

Former Gov. Chet Culver and two Urbandale residents are among the Iowa delegates for the DNC in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 3-6.

Couple Donates 'Stunning' Arboretum to Urbandale

An Urbandale couple spent 40 years developing a six-acre arboretum in the heart of city. They made the donation so others eventually will be able to enjoy it.

Patch Poll: Should Homeowner's Flag Pole be Removed from Urbandale Park?

So far, Patch readers say no. What do you think?

Flagpole Must Go, Urbandale Council Tells Resident

Steve Waage's flagpole is 6 feet off his property and onto park land.

Urbandale Library Cafe Now Open on Sundays; Cuts Evening Hours

The financially struggling library coffee shop and cafe has cut its evening hours and is now open on Sunday afternoons.

In Case You Missed It: Former Urbandale School Board President to Join Library Board

Mayor Robert Andeweg will appoint Diana Ripperger to the Urbandale Library Board of Trustees.

Urbandale Economic Development Luncheon and Tour

Peace Officers Memorial Service

Prescription Drug Drop Off

Urbandale Leaf Drop Off

Urbandale Police Department’s Veteran's Day observance

Mayor's Coffee

Drug Take-Back Event