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π± Patch AM: Fall 2026 Urbandale Electronics Recycling Event and 10 more events
And on the Urbandale Patch calendar - Applefest & Historic Baseball

Morning Urbandale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Applefest & Historic Baseball at Living History Farms
- Fall 2026 Urbandale Electronics Recycling Event at Urbandale Library Parking Lot
- Adult Recreational Chess
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Cloudy with showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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★ Featured events ★
- Applefest & Historic Baseball →
Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Fall 2026 Urbandale Electronics Recycling Event →
Urbandale Library Parking Lot, 3520 86th Street, Urbandale
10:00 am - Adult Recreational Chess →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
1:00 pm - Declarations | Greater Des Moines Community Band Summer Concerts →
Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale
2:00 pm - Sensory Spaces →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
5:00 pm - Baby Bounce →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
9:00 am - Toddler Time →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
10:00 am - Family Storytime →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
11:00 am - Urbandale Public Library Board of Trustees →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
5:30 pm - Planning and Zoning Commission →
Council Chambers, 3600 86th St, Urbandale
5:30 pm - City Hall →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
5:00 pm - Evening Family Storytime →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
📣 Urbandale Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Urbandale PatchAM possible:
- Levels Family Chiropractic — (515) 461-9738
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I went to Toyota of Des Moines today, just looking to see what is available on the used cars and trucks, I can't believe the price of the vehicles, I consider high mileage compared to the price, most cars and trucks have over 60.
000, 70.000 miles, the prices were from $60.000 on up. (Nextdoor Colby Woods) - Looking for recommendations on flooring people.
Someone who can do hardwood floor restoration/refinishing as well as installing new floors. It's so hard to find both together! Bonus if they have… (Nextdoor Murphy Park)
- Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Front End Supervisor in Urbandale. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Raymond James Adds $1.75 Billion in Teams This Week (wealthmanagement.com)
Grimes
- As Iowa cities sue fire truck manufacturers for prices, one company has an alternative (who13.com)
- Nearly $1.1 million sports complex deal exceeds expectations (postbulletin.com)
- Tigers 18th at Pella meet (redoakexpress.com)
West Des Moines
- ARTSwork Launches The Invitational Art Fair (dmcityview.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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