Linden
A city in Dallas County, Iowa — population 201 as of 2022.
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Little Cyclones see girls’ tennis season end against Johnston
URBANDALE — The Ames High School girls’ tennis team took the court Wednesday afternoon with its season on the line. The Little Cyclones faced Johnston at Lifetime Fitness in Urbandale to try to pave their way to the state tournament. Ultimately, they came up short, losing 5-0 as…
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In-state rivalry: Iowa State club hockey set to face Drake
AMES — The Iowa State Division III men’s hockey team will have a chance to bounce back this weekend after dropping two games last weekend. The Cyclones will take on the Drake Bulldogs at the MidAmerican Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, playing Friday at 8:15 p.m. and Saturday…
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Johnston-Grimes Fire District Responds to Apartment Fire
Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District responded to an apartment fire in Grimes on Oct. 2, 2026. There were no injuries reported in the incident.
Public SafetyElection Day is November 3. Get prepared by registering to vote or updating your registration if you have recently moved. Learn about absentee voting at satellite locations or by mail.
Government & Civic
Open House at the Recreation Station - Friday, October 16
A new space for recreation, connection and fun is opening in Urbandale.
Events
Glendale Drive Lane Closures
Plan for intermittent lane closures on Glendale Drive starting September 22 for about two weeks. Most of the work is concentrated at the intersection of Glendale Drive and Windfield Parkway. Work is dependent on weather.
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Linden by the numbers
- Persons per household
- 2.7