URBANDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Preserving yesterday and today for tomorrow
Historical Society Programs
September - May
Programs are held the Second Sunday of the month at 2:00p.m. at the Urbandale Public Library.
Programs of historical or general interest are presented. Everyone is welcome!
September 13, 2026
100 Years of Pioneer
1926-2026
Presented by David Bowen, Corteva Laureate and Data Strategy & Governance Analyst will share details on how Pioneer has used data since the early days to help their farmer customers. David is the author of Pioneer: 1926-2026
December 13, 2026
Christmas Open House
Join us at Olmsted-Urban House to celebrate the holidays. 2-4pm
March 14, 2027
Iowa Orchard
October 11, 2026
Pope Vist to Urbandale
Presented by Fr. Frank Bognanno and Fr Sreve Orr
November 8, 2026
White Pole Road
Presented by Brenda Dudley
January 10, 2027
Urbandale Historical Society
50th Anniversary
1977-2027
Come celebrate with us as we highlight the last 50 years with the Urbandale Historical Society.
April 11, 2027
Iowa Church of Christ
February 14, 2027
History of Drake University
Presented by Benedict Chatelain
May 16, 2027
To Be Announced
We are looking for ideas and presenters. Please contact us with input.
We need your ideas for programs, please email us at urbandalehistory@gmail.com