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🌱 Patch AM: Public Art Committee and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Parks and Recreation Commission on the Urbandale Patch calendar

Morning Urbandale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Public Art Committee at Urbandale, IA Calendar
- Parks and Recreation Commission at City Hall
Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Urbandalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high of 11 and low of 5 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 17.
- Tuesday: Some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
📸 Around Urbandale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Urbandale
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- Public Art Committee
Urbandale, IA Calendar , 3600 86th Street , Urbandale
4:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission
City Hall , 3600 86th Street , Urbandale
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
📣 Urbandale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DIY Christmas Patio Pot 5 - 2025
Bentley Ridge Tree Farm , 4400 W 1st St , Grimes
12:00 pm - Ballet Des Moines - Des Moines
Hoyt Sherman Place , 1501 Woodland Ave , Des Moines
1:00 pm - Holiday Spectacular – West Des Moines
Staplin Performing Arts Center , 3650 Woodland Ave , West Des Moines
3:00 pm - JC Collectibles Show
2100 NW 100th St , Clive
3:00 pm - The Holiday Ball
Scottish Rite Consistory , 519 Park St , Des Moines
5:00 pm - Board of Adjustment December 15, 2025
Grimes, IA Calendar
5:30 pm - Girls Basketball: Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
6:00 pm - Single & Social Holiday Meet-Up Des Moines
Destination Grille , 2491 E 1st St , Grimes
6:30 pm - Girls Basketball: Dallas Center-Grimes vs Des Moines Roosevelt (Varsity)
Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
7:15 pm - Girls Basketball: Des Moines North vs Des Moines Roosevelt (JV1)
Roosevelt High School Des Moines, IA 50312
4:45 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Urbandale Community School District posted a job opening for .5 Art Teacher in Urbandale. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Urbandale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Urbandale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clive
- Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: What you need to know (kimt.com)
Grimes
- Iowa snowfall totals: See how much snow has fallen Saturday (kcci.com)
- Holiday excitement builds with $1 BILLION Powerball® jackpot tomorrow! (publicgaming.com)
- Alan Kruthoff of Ames formerly of Lake View (1380kcim.com)
West Des Moines
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
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