🌱 Patch AM: Got a tree in Urbandale? Here’s how to ditch it right.

Hey there, Urbandale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Got a tree in Urbandale? Here’s how to ditch it right.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 33, low: 21.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 38 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How to dispose of Christmas trees around the Des Moines metro (weareiowa.com) — Urbandale residents can leave real Christmas trees at the curb on their regular collection day through Jan. 9, 2026, with a single $1.50 “Compost It!” sticker and no decorations attached. Fake trees require a large-item sticker, while collection is delayed one day during New Year’s week, so planning ahead will keep your post-holiday cleanup hassle-free.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 1

• All City offices CLOSED in observance of New Year's Day
  Waukee, IA Calendar Waukee, IA 50263
  8:00 am

Friday January 2

• Snacks & Facts: Picking Priorities in the City Budget
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 950 S. Warrior Ln. , Waukee
  11:30 am

Monday January 5

• City Council Regular Meeting
  Waukee, IA Calendar , 230 W. Hickman Rd. , Waukee
  5:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: North Polk vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  6:00 pm
• Johnston City Council Meeting
  Johnston, IA Calendar , 6221 Merle Hay Road PO Box 410 , Johnston
  7:00 pm
• Girls Basketball: North Polk vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV1)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  4:45 pm
• Boys Swimming: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  5:30 pm
• Boys Swimming: Ottumwa vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Junior Varsity)
  Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
  5:30 pm
• Girls Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (Varsity)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  6:15 pm
• Boys Basketball: Des Moines Roosevelt vs Des Moines East (JV2)
  East High School Des Moines, IA 50316
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BootBarn, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Urbandale. Apply here.
• American Eagle posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clive

• Celebrate New Year's Eve: Where to ring in 2026 in the Des Moines metro (kcci.com)

Johnston

• Iowa bird rehab overwhelmed by avian flu calls (kcci.com)
• Top Iowa Political Stories of 2025 (radioiowa.com)
• One Iowan's quest for darker skies might benefit rural Iowa (voiceofalexandria.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 just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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