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City of Urbandale

City of Urbandale

Categories

Government/City

Hours:

City Hall
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Driving Directions:

Urbandale is located just west of Des Moines at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and 35.

About Us

Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 45,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa Highway 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network.

Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining those who already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools.

The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Video Media

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Images

Barrett Boesen Park Grand Opening
Captain with child at Trunk or Treat 2019
Dad and son with girl in background with bubbles at Party in the Park 2019
Men eat hot dogs
Fall October day in Urbandale neighborhood with trees changing color 2023
Girl in police car at Urbandale Homecoming Parade
Man runing at Walker Johnston Park, Trail Run for the Badge 2023
Police Officer high fives girl at National Night Out 2019
Santa at Lions Park with lit tree 2021
Skate Park October 2019
Thousands listen to U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign event at the Living History Farms in Urbandale
Urbandale Fire Department looks at roof
Urbandale Fire Station 43
Urbandale interstate at dawn with water tower in background
Urbandale Softball team throwing candy at Parade 2019
Walker Johnston Park and Pond Fall October day in Urbandale neighborhood with trees changing color 2023
Women and kids with sunglasses smiling at parade

Jobs

Summer 2025 Civil Engineering Internship
Category: Internship
The City of Urbandale is seeking interested candidates for our Summer 2025 Civil Engineering Internship. Urbandale is a progressive and growing community of over 45,000 people. We are a suburb of Des Moines, located on the northwest side, and nestled between West Des Moines, Clive and Johnston. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, the summer Civil Engineering ...read more
Contact: Jamie Bobst
jbobst@urbandale.org
Phone:(515) 331-6738
Fax:(515) 331-6755
Economic Development Project Intern
Category: Government
Do you have a passion for coordinating? Are you a connection-maker and love talking to people? Spend your summer building relationships and sharing your passion with the Urbandale community!   The City of Urbandale is seeking highly motivated candidates for the seasonal position of Economic Development Project Intern. Urbandale is a suburb of Des Moines, located on the northwest side, and is ...read more
Contact: Jamie Bobst
jbobst@urbandale.org
Phone:(515) 331-6738
Fax:(515) 331-6755
Library Youth Services Summer Reading Intern
Category: Library Services
Join the Urbandale Public Library for a fast-paced, fun-packed summer! The Youth Services Summer Reading Intern plays an integral part in implementing our reading challenge and summer programming for youth. Our highest priorities for summer reading are: 1) To offer high-quality programming with an emphasis on literacy; 2) To present opportunities for family engagement and STEAM (Science, ...read more
Contact: Jamie Bobst
jbobst@urbandale.org
Phone:(515) 331-6738
Fax:(515) 331-6755
Summer Parks/Public Works Laborer
Category: Government
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor or Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, performs manual labor for a variety of maintenance, operational and construction activities related to Public Works or Parks infrastructure, or service delivery. Performs heavy manual labor for extended periods; and works in adverse weather conditions.   Employment for Summer Laborer in the ...read more
Contact: Jamie Bobst
jbobst@urbandale.org
Phone:(515) 331-6738
Fax:(515) 331-6755
Summer Arboretum/Horticulture Intern
Category: Government
Reporting to the Parks Supervisor, this internship will offer a broad range of work experience in an arboretum to individuals interested in a career in public and ornamental horticulture. The internship will provide an opportunity to enhance creative problem solving skills as well as development practical career experience in public garden management. The anticipated length of the internship is ...read more
Contact: Jamie Bobst
jbobst@urbandale.org
Phone:(515) 331-6738
Fax:(515) 331-6755

Rep/Contact Info

Honorable Robert D Andeweg
Mayor
Kristi Bales
Community Development Manager/Chief Planner
Pat Boddy
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Josh Boyle
Lieutenant
James Briear
Director of Technology
Anthony Brooks
Police Officer
Kristin Brostrom
Curtis Brown
Assistant City Manager
Angela Butler
Deputy City Clerk
Bridget Carberry Montgomery
Councilmember
Mike Cardwell
Fire Chief
Kristin Coggeshall
Police Officer
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Meagan Cowden
Community Relations Officer
Amy Croll
Councilmember
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Aaron DeJong
Director of Economic Development
Steve Franklin
Community Development Director
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Erin Freeman
Human Resources Director
Jan Herke
Park and Recreation Director
Rob Johansen
Chief of Police
David Jones
City Manager
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John Konior
Director of Risk Management/Support Services
Nicci Lamb
Finance Director
John Larson
Director of Engineering and Public Works
Beth Lauck
Senior HR Analyst
Matt Logsdon
Police Captain
Nicole Lunders
City Clerk
Larry McBurney
Councilmember
Holly Pickett
Police Sergeant
Jon Rech
Fire Marshal
Blake Rozendaal
Councilmember
Dan Stein
Police Captain
Tim Stovie
Assistant Director of Public Works
Rebecca Taylor
Police Sergeant
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Chad Underwood
Police Captain
Carissa Williams
Program Supervisor Senior Center
Ebonee Woods
Economic Development Specialist
Elisa Wright
Payroll Specialist
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Derek Zarn
Director of Marketing & Communications