Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: Where can Urbandale families pick apples close to home?
Also check out Labor Day on the Urbandale Patch calendar
What's up Urbandale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where can Urbandale families pick apples close to home?
- After Urbandale said no, where might Buc-ee's land next?
- Which Urbandale pie shop is drawing statewide attention for apple perfection?
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Urbandale Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Urbandale Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Urbandale. 
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Humid with sunny intervals, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Tuesday: Near-record heat, with a high of 98 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Looking for a nearby apple orchard? 6 central Iowa orchards are open (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — You can head to Iowa Orchard's Urbandale location now for you-pick apples, along with mums and fresh bakery treats. The guide also rounds up several other central Iowa orchards, from big family attractions to quieter country spots, and reminds visitors to check for last-minute closures before driving out for Honeycrisp and other early-season varieties. 
• 'Nobody puts Buc-ee's in the corner!' Petition to secure location for West Des Moines (who13.com) — Urbandale's recent rejection of a proposed Buc-ee's has prompted West Des Moines' mayor to launch a public petition to lure the mega travel center to his city instead. He's pitching multiple I‑35 and I‑80 locations, arguing the chain would boost tourism, jobs, and the tax base while other Iowa cities like Norwalk and Colfax also vie for the project.
• 12 Secret Iowa Pie Shops Where The Fruit Filling Tastes Like Grandma Made It (travelmag.com) — An Urbandale pie shop tied to a local orchard gets top billing in a statewide roundup for its fresh, fruit-forward apple pies and flaky crusts that feel homemade. The feature encourages Iowans to make it a must-visit stop, then explores other beloved pie destinations from Bondurant to Adel where seasonal fruit fillings and small-town bakeries keep dessert traditions alive.
📸 Around Urbandale
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Labor Day →
Urbandale, IA Calendar - Public Art Committee →
Urbandale, IA Calendar, 3600 86th Street, Urbandale
4:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission →
Urbandale, IA Calendar, 3600 86th Street, Urbandale
5:30 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Urbandale Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
- City Buildings Closed - Labor Day →
Grimes, IA Calendar Grimes, IA 50111 - All City offices CLOSED in observance of Labor Day →
Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
8:00 am - Splash Pad Closed for the Season →
Grimes, IA Calendar Grimes, IA 50111 - Music at the Market - Chris Powell →
Johnston, IA Calendar Johnston, IA 50131
4:00 pm - Girls Tennis: Southeast Polk vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:00 pm - Adel Farmers Market
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Beginning at 2pm through 8pm, the following intersections will be affected: Main St & N 9th St Main St & N 10th St Court & N 10th St Road closures will remain in place throughout the market event. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
4:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Boys Cross Country: Winterset Cross Country Invitational (Junior High)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
4:15 pm - Girls Swimming & Diving: Johnston vs Waukee (Varsity)
Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Urbandale PatchAM possible:
- Levels Family Chiropractic — (515) 461-9738
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a reasonably priced handyman to replace some siding & large decorative trim boards.
The siding is panels not lap siding. I have the materials. High areas. Will need the equivalent of 3 story house. (Nextdoor Sylvan Ridge)
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Western Pest Services posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grimes
- See the best moments from Dowling Catholic vs Johnston football (desmoinesregister.com)
- Closures begin for $146M Southwest Mixmaster renovation project (who13.com)
- Iowa DNR ends beach monitoring season at 15 lakes with high E.coli (desmoinesregister.com)
West Des Moines
- Iowa Farm Bureau's Farm/Ag Business Marketing + Branding Workshop Series December 2-3, 2026 (iowafarmbureau.com)
- Viewer shares video of bobcat spotted in West Des Moines (kcci.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.