Urbandale Fire Station Open House Celebration

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
COMMUNITY AND MEDIA ADVISORY 
 
11/20/2024
 
Contact: 
Derek Zarn 
Director of Communications
dzarn@urbandale.org 
phone: 515-380-1714 (text or voice) 
 
Urbandale Fire Station Open House Celebration
The City of Urbandale saved taxpayers more than $1 million and is hosting a special event to celebrate. The celebration will feature a bond-cutting ceremony and tours of Fire Station 42. Community members are also invited to contribute letters or drawings for inclusion in a time capsule, which will be opened in the year 2074.
 
Join a special open house celebration marking the early retirement of the bonds used to finance the construction of Urbandale’s Fire Station. The event will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fire Station 42, located at 3927 121st Street, Urbandale.
Thanks to careful financial planning, Urbandale was able to pay off the bonds ahead of schedule, saving taxpayers over $1 million in interest costs. This milestone demonstrates the City’s dedication to using financial resources responsibly and efficiently.
The event will include a range of activities, with a short program starting at 11:15 AM:

  • Bond-Cutting Ceremony: Mayor Bob Andeweg will symbolically rip up a ceremonial bond to commemorate the City’s achievement.
  • Station Tours: Explore the station and view the trench rescue trailer and training area.
  • Time Capsule Collection: Community members are invited to contribute letters or drawings for inclusion in a time capsule that will be buried at the station.
The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. For more information about the event, please contact Derek Zarn, Director of Communications, at 515-380-1741 or dzarn@urbandale.org.
What: Fire Station Open House & Bond Retirement Celebration
When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Fire Station 42, 3927 121st Street, Urbandale
Who: Open to the public
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About Urbandale: 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.
  
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