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🌱 Patch AM: Toddler Time and 9 more events
And on the Urbandale Patch calendar - Baby Bounce

Hello again Urbandale! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Baby Bounce
- Toddler Time
- Family Storytime
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Urbandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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★ Featured events ★
- Baby Bounce →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
9:00 am
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Toddler Time →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
10:00 am - Family Storytime →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
11:00 am - Public Art Committee →
3600 86th Street, Urbandale
4:00 pm - Afterschool Fun STEM: Pasta Model Cell →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
4:15 pm - City Council - September 15, 2026 →
3600 86th St, Urbandale
5:30 pm - City Council →
3600 86th St, Urbandale
5:30 pm - Evening Family Storytime →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
6:30 pm - Social Backgammon: Beginners Welcome →
Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery, 3281 100th Street, Urbandale - Music and Movement →
3520 86th St, Urbandale
10:30 am - Parks and Recreation Commission →
3600 86th Street, Urbandale
5:30 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 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 have no complaints about my landline or internet services… until now.
Like many people in the Des Moines area I received the letter that they're discontinuing my landline service as of October 8. The letter states your… (Nextdoor Olmsted Talley Acres) - Hi everyone, I'm looking for a professional electrician to come out to my house.
Any trusted local recommendations would be greatly appreciated! (Nextdoor Olmstead Place)
- Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company posted a job opening for Property & Casualty Insurance - Casualty Claims Adjuster in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Senior Helpers posted a job opening for AidQuest (Chat) Caregiver Leads (corp paid) in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Ferrell Injury Law - United States Firm (bestlawyers.com)
- Iowans warned about cleanup, repair scams after severe storms (kcci.com)
West Des Moines
- Full-Time Security Officer Job in West Des Moines, IA (news-usa.today)
- Coding Quality Analyst Job in West Des Moines, IA (news-usa.today)
- Iowa truckers prepare for convoy to benefit Special Olympics (thetrucker.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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