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2025
State of the City Address
2025 State of the City
You’ll hear why Urbandale’s greatest asset isn’t what we build, it’s who shows up when it matters most.
See how trust is built – one call, one moment, one life-saving decision at a time. Learn why Urbandale’s police and fire departments are national leaders in safety and service.
Meet the next generation of first responders, and discover the investments that keep your family safe every day.
Featuring voices from the Human Services Committee and Urbandale Food Pantry, we’ll highlight the real faces of service – and second chances.
Get a front-row look at the people reshaping how we support one another.
From rain gardens to carbon reduction, learn how everyday actions — backed by smart systems — are changing the landscape of what’s possible.
You’ll leave inspired to act and proud of the City’s leadership. The future doesn’t wait. In Urbandale, it starts on your street.
Fiscal transparency meets visible results. In 2024, Urbandale retired major infrastructure debt ahead of schedule − and turned it into momentum.
This segment illuminates where your dollars go, shows how we plan for long-term progress, and puts powerful new tools in your hands.
2025 State of the City
You’ll hear why Urbandale’s greatest asset isn’t what we build, it’s who shows up when it matters most.
See how trust is built – one call, one moment, one life-saving decision at a time. Learn why Urbandale’s police and fire departments are national leaders in safety and service.
Meet the next generation of first responders, and discover the investments that keep your family safe every day.
Featuring voices from the Human Services Committee and Urbandale Food Pantry, we’ll highlight the real faces of service – and second chances.
Get a front-row look at the people reshaping how we support one another.
From rain gardens to carbon reduction, learn how everyday actions — backed by smart systems — are changing the landscape of what’s possible.
You’ll leave inspired to act and proud of the City’s leadership. The future doesn’t wait. In Urbandale, it starts on your street.
Fiscal transparency meets visible results. In 2024, Urbandale retired major infrastructure debt ahead of schedule − and turned it into momentum.
This segment illuminates where your dollars go, shows how we plan for long-term progress, and puts powerful new tools in your hands.
The next chapter is already being written. From reimagining Urbandale’s downtown to smarter infrastructure, the road ahead is great − and built with you in mind.
Mayor Andeweg closed the night with a powerful invitation: to keep building Urbandale together.