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Urbandale Votes on New Police Station | Des Moines News
Urbandale voters face a pivotal decision on November 3, 2026: approve a $25 million bond for a brand-new 95,000-square-foot police station — and here’s the twist: it won’t raise your property taxes. The city’s clever financing plan combines bonds, tax increment financing from the Northwest Market Center, and existing reserves to cover the $60 million total cost, paying off the debt in just 15 years. Built in 1982, the current station can’t handle Urbandale’s explosive growth — now home to nearly 50,000 residents and 62 officers. This isn’t just about space; it’s about safety, scalability, and…
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