Customers and employees in the theaters reportedly have been evacuated safely.
The store will close in early April as part of the effort by parent company Sears Holdings to "right size our footprint."
Officials say replacing four elementaries with two new ones will be more efficient and create equitable learning in 21st century buildings.
Fire Chief Jerry Holt says the department may never determine the fire's cause because of the layer of ice built up on the debris.
The mayor selected residents to serve on a number of community groups.
Wi-Fi service to tie in with new fareboxes slated for this summer.
The fire began Monday afternoon in an attic at the Plumwood Terrace Condominiums. No injuries were reported.
Ross McCarty announced his retirement in late summer and a search began for the next chief; the successor comes from within the department.
The new Hope In Action student-led organization at Urbandale High School aims to make the community better by giving hope to those in need.
McCarty joined the department as a sworn officer in 1984 and was appointed chief in 2009.
A man claiming to represent a high school fundraiser through the "Moms and Dads for Kids" organization was arrested last month.
Deere & Company will get an estimated $4.1 million rebate in property taxes paid over 10 years when it builds a new technology headquarters.
Luminarias, movies and more will put you in the holiday spirit; here's what's scheduled around Urbandale.
Officials will use fire to remove invasive plants in the Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Park and Arboretum and Walnut Creek Regional Park.
Participation in National Night Out this year gave Urbandale its first top 10 ranking among communities of a similar size.
The new Urbandale High School student group inspires students to change the world by taking action to meet community needs.
A woman seen on Walmart surveillance video is being sought by Urbandale police for theft.
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Clark Wesley Betts Jr. was convicted of offering minors to a drug dealer for sex in exchange for drugs.
Urbandale High School basketball teams will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at their season home openers on Nov. 28.
The course will focus on communication, mindset, habits and accountability for ethical leadership in everyday interactions with people.
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Ron Pogge and David Russell were re-elected to the Urbandale City Council Tuesday.
Construction on the $6 million fire station and a fueling station will begin early in 2018, with completion expected by mid-2019.
Voters will decide whether to build a $6 million fire station and pass a one-cent sales tax in addition to electing a City Council member.
Citizens big and small will have a chance to meet and interact with Urbandale police at two events at the library this week.
Members of several metro-area police departments attended a service to honor Officer Justin Martin and support his family and colleagues.
One year ago today, Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin was ambushed by a gunman and killed in the line of duty.
Challenger Michael Sadler is making his first bid for political office in a race against incumbents Ron Pogge and David Russell.
The Urbandale Education Foundation awarded 11 teachers with grants in its fifth year of helping meet classroom needs.
A house will be set on fire Nov. 1 as part of training for the Urbandale Fire Department.
Police have not released many other details relating to the fatal crash Saturday in the 9000 block of North Park Drive.
Three or four new sculptures will be displayed in the Urbandale Art Park starting in March; artists may apply now to have their work chosen.
Students at Urbandale and Ankeny high schools are holding fundraising events all week to see which can do the most to support Combat Hunger.
Urbandale police are looking for help in identifying two men who broke into a home Saturday and were recorded on video during the crime.
There are 21 registered sex offenders living in Urbandale, according to the Iowa Sex Offender Registry.
Riders can purchase passes on their phones to be used when boarding.
The eagle statue "Vigilance" at the Urbandale Police Department will get a plaque and engraved star honoring fallen officer Justin Martin.
Urbandale officials say a third fire station would reduce fire and medical call response times in north and west growth areas of the city.
The known web hackers The Dark Overlord has claimed responsibility for threats and breach of personal information in Johnston schools.