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Merle Hay Mall Madness Craft Show
More than 20 crafters & vendors will be selling a variety of Spring & Summer gift items. Free raffle drawing every 30-60 minutes. Located in the Merle Hay Mall, lower bridge court (under the...
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Making a Connection (MAC) Camp–2012 Funding
In the summer of 2010, the Parks and Recreation Department created the “Making a Connection (MAC) Camp” for youth living in the Karen Acres neighborhood. Since inception, the summer program has been...
View ArticleUrbandale Parks and Rec-June Pool Fun
For Immediate Release Contact: LeAnn Auxier – 515-331-6856 www.UrbandalePool.org SUMMER FUN BEGINS IN JUNE AT URBANDALE’S PUBLIC POOL Urbandale, IA – June 4, 2012– The season for swim...
View ArticleSafeguard Iowa Partnership Celebrates Five Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Jami Haberl, Safeguard Iowa Partnership 515-246-1707jhaberl@safeguardiowa.org...
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Need Success Stories From Dads
Looking For Success Stories From Dads Experienced fathers and writers Hogan Hilling and Al Watts are excited to announce a new book and website project titled, Dads Behaving Dadly: Chronicling the...
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Urbandale Police Lt. Douglas Hobart Retirement Reception
After 34 years and seven months serving the Urbandale community, Police Lt. Hobart is moving on to new endeavors. Please join us to wish him goodbye and good luck in his retirement from the Urbandale...
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Urbandale Republicans Celebrate!
Today the Urbandale Republicans, an organization of Patriots founded for the sole purpose of promoting the Principles of Liberty, celebrate yet another milestone: the apparent conversion of area...
View ArticleHelp Dad clean up this Father’s Day
Des Moines, IA— June 14, 2012 — Do you find yourself scrambling to find a great gift each year for Father’s Day? For the hard-to-buy-for Dad or the one who seems to already have it all, try giving a...
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Tips for Inspiring Young Readers
Tips for inspiring young readers It’s never too early – or too late – to help your child discover the joy of reading. In fact, reading aloud to your child helps build important vocabulary and...
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DART Extends Free Shuttle Hours for Yankee Doodle Pops
The hours of the free-to-ride D-Line Downtown Shuttle will be extended to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, to provide celebrators with an easier means of traveling to the Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee...
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Iowa State Fair Looks to Increase Recycling, Set New Record
For the third straight year, Waste Management is partnering with the Iowa State Fair to expand recycling opportunities. This year, organizers hope to set a new recycling record for the event, set...
View ArticleYMCA of Greater Des Moines Summer Youth Swim Lesson Registration Opens August 3
YMCA of Greater Des Moines Summer Youth Swim Lesson Registration Opens August 3 Des Moines, Iowa – Six branches of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines will be offering youth swim lessons this fall....
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Change The World
Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs! Help us welcome the world home by hosting a young person for an academic school year...
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Host an international High School Student
International Experience USA (iE-USA) is a non-profit educational exchange organization that supports high school students from around the world wishing to attend a US high school and live with an...
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Romney Will Cut Tax Credits Aiding Iowa Wind Energy Industry
Mitt Romney favors killing wind energy tax credits that have helped lead Iowa to become the leading wind energy state in the nation. Shawn McCoy, a Romney campaign spokesman told The Des Moines...
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Local Program Arms Families with Tools to Protect Senior Loved Ones from Scams
Local senior care experts are urging Polk County families to be alert for scammers who may be targeting their senior loved ones with a variety of clever cons that could jeopardize not only their life...
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Host an Exchange Student!
Local Families Needed to Share America with Exchange Students American freedom and democracy are a part of our everyday lives and something that we often take for granted. Have you ever thought about...
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In Iowa, Romney Attacks Obama's Welfare Changes
Watchdogs Call Romney’s Claims “False” In his visit to Iowa Wedneday, Mitt Romney kept up his attacks on President Obama’s changes to welfare rules. “In a very careful executive action, he (Obama)...
View ArticleFlavorful Gulf Coast Shrimp Promotion At 15 Hy-Vee Stores
Starting August 14 through August 21, Hy-Vee customers will be able to sample and learn more about America’s favorite seafood, Gulf Coast shrimp. Gulf Coast shrimp has a superior flavor note due to...
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Paul Ryan: Light on Facts
With Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin having joined the Republican ticket as vice presidential candidate, Urbandale voters will hear his comments as he campaigns in Iowa over coming weeks. However, based...
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