City of Urbandale Employee Directory
Government AdministrationIowa, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Urbandale operates as a local government in the government administration sector, serving a community in the Des Moines Metro Area with a council-manager form of government. Located in northwest Des Moines metro, Urbandale emphasizes affordable, accessible amenities, safe neighborhoods, green spaces, and a strong park and trail network to support residents and local businesses. The city highlights a low municipal tax rate while delivering public services aimed at fostering a high quality of life, short commutes, and growth opportunities within the area. Based in Urbandale, Iowa, the city serves a population center of more than 45,000 residents and maintains a staff that supports governance and community initiatives. It pursues partnerships and projects that reflect its emphasis on trust, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship as guiding principles. Recent local initiatives include efforts such as a city flag redesign project and the development of infrastructure-related training facilities, illustrating an active, community-focused governance approach.