Urbandale Man Spreads Joy with Morning Waves to Commuters

Urbandale man spreads joy with morning waves to commuters

Kent Proudfit, a retired Urbandale resident, has become a local favorite by greeting morning commuters with waves and well wishes at a busy intersection.

Urbandale man lifts spirits by waving at morning commuters at busy intersection

URBANDALE, Iowa -- Every Tuesday through Friday, commuters are used to seeing a man waving at them at a busy intersection in Urbandale, but now they can learn more about the man behind the wave. After completing a three-mile walk, Kent Proudfit, stands at the intersection of Meredith Drive and 142nd Street, waving at drivers. The Des Moines native started doing this seven weeks ago, because he wanted to uplift people. Driver killed in high …