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Urbandale, Iowa

Located in Polk/Dallas County, Iowa, Urbandale was established in 1917. Affluent Des Moines suburb with major insurance company offices. Consistently ranked among best places to live in Iowa.
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Founded 1917 | Population 46,000 | Peak 46,000 (2024) | County Polk/Dallas County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Urbandale, Iowa

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Urbandale.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Urbandale's character and economy.
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1917 Founded: Urbandale was founded as a railroad town in Polk/Dallas County.
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1990 Economic Development: Urbandale grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Urbandale continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Urbandale

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa — On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) — Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1917 Culture
Founded
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Affluent Des Moines suburb with major insurance company offices.
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Consistently ranked among best places to live in Iowa.
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Straddles Polk and Dallas counties.
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Urbandale is located in Polk/Dallas County, Iowa.
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Urbandale was founded in 1917.

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Famous People from Urbandale, Iowa

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Eddie Berlin
Football Player · Born Jan 14, 1978 · Age 48
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Scott Clemmensen
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jul 23, 1977 · Age 48
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Gannon Buhr
Disc Golfer
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Dan Gehlbach
Politician
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Karissa Schweizer
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