Urbandale, IA|News|
Authorities Share Tips on How to Prevent Children's Abductions
Urbandale DARE Officer Jeff Casey tells kids to always pay attention to their surroundings.
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Mix of Steve King Fans and Detractors Trade Shouts at Iowa State Fair
Hecklers argue and supporters chant as Rep. Steve King takes the Des Moines Register soapbox at the fair Wednesday.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Illustrator Builds Freelance Career Over Nearly Thirty Years
Buck Jones works across a multitude of platforms to get his illustrations to a national audience. The sluggish economy means this Labor Day he's laboring more for less work.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Hy-Vee Opens with Fanfare and Ribbon Cutting: PHOTOS
You can find pretty much anything in the clean and spacious new store, which is billed as the West Des Moines-based chain's largest. Dignitaries at Tuesday's opening included Gov. Terry Branstad.
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Waukee, IA|News|
Bob Vander Plaats Launches 2012 Effort to Oust Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins
The three-time GOP Iowa gubernatorial candidate is organizing efforts to unseat a fourth Iowa Supreme Court justice who voted to allow same-sex marriage in the state.
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Cedar Falls, IA|News|
Iowa State Fair Boasts Food, Livestock and Fun: PHOTOS
The barns are full, you can find pretty much any food you want on a stick, Cedar Falls.
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Ankeny, IA|News|
Iowa State Fair Boasts Food, Livestock and Fun: PHOTOS
The barns are full, you can find pretty much any food you want on a stick, Ankeny.
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Ames|News|
Iowa State Fair 2012 Photos of Food, Livestock and Fun
See photos of the Iowa State Fair 2012 Thursday the first day.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Iowa State Fair Boasts Food, Livestock and Fun: PHOTOS
The barns are full, you can find pretty much any food you want on a stick, Urbandale.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Man Charged with Spitting Blood onto Referee's Phone During Urbandale Hockey Game
An expensive phone led to an upgrade in charges filed against a Pleasant Hill man after a fight at the Metro Ice Sports Arena.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Residents Learn Safety at 2012 National Night Out
A K-9 dog demonstrated bite techniques for the crowd.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
Mitt Romney Touts Jobs, Energy Independence in Des Moines
The Republican presidential candidate discusses his five-point plan for a stronger middle class.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Your Sneak Peek at New Urbandale Hy-Vee: PHOTOS
Take a look at the wine bar, full-service restaurant and sushi bar.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale has Four OWIs in First Five Days of August: Police Blotter
Here's the report on those arrested for operating while intoxicated between July 30 through August. 5.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Skateboard Enthusiasts to Show Their Tricks at Skate Board Xtreme Challenge
This is the 11th annual skateboard competition Urbandale has sponsored. The action starts Saturday at 11 a.m.
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West Des Moines, IA|News|
VIDEO: Gabby Douglas's Friends and Coaches React to her Winning Gold at West Des Moines Watch Party
Teammates describe local gold medalist as a friend and role model.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Drug and Alcohol Arrests: Urbandale Police Blotter for Aug. 4
Here's the list of arrests for drugs and alcohol during late July through early August.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Urbandale Little League Team Looks to Little League World Series
Thursday's fundraiser drew dozens of parents and team supporters. The boys play in Indiana this weekend with the tourney winner heading to the World Series.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
Host Families Urgently Needed for Urbandale International Students
Two host families are needed so students from Brazil and China can start school on time.
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Urbandale, IA|News|
What Are the Best Sports Bars in Urbandale to Watch the Olympics?
Need to get your fix of the Olympics? Check out any of these Urbandale sports bars, arranged by number of high-definition TVs available.
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