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New Safe House Program Coming This Summer

Posted on February 17, 2012
Waukee's McGruff House program has lost funding from the National Crime Prevention Council and will no longer be active. However, the Waukee Police Department is excited to introduce the Waukee Safe House Program to take the place of the McGruff House Program. The new program will apply to all… Read More »

Mayor Peard Recognizes Outgoing Citizen Board Members

Posted on February 6, 2012
During the February 6th regular City Council meeting, Mayor Peard recognized those citizens whose terms of office on a City board, committee or commission expired at the end of 2011. Receiving a certificate of appreciation from the mayor and council were:Denise Anderson, Park BoardJon Clement, Park… Read More »

Waukee Library to Honor Ori Family during Signing Ceremony

Posted on January 26, 2012
The City of Waukee is pleased to announce the Contract Signing Ceremony that will occur on Thursday, January 26th at 6:00 pm at the Waukee Public Library. Hiram Ori,once a member of the Shuler Coal Mining Camp, recently passed leaving the Waukee Public Library over $600,000 dollars to build an… Read More »

Alice's Road/105th Street Interchange: Approved!

Posted on January 18, 2012
Mayor Peard and City of Waukee Announce Major Milestone in Alice's Road Corridor ProjectMayor Bill Peard announced today on behalf of the city council and the city of Waukee that a major milestone has been reached in the critical Alice's Road Corridor project. On Tuesday, the Federal Highway… Read More »

Library Seeking Board Member Applications

Posted on January 18, 2012
The Waukee Public Library has a vacany on the Library Board of Trustees. Interested applications can download the application, here, and submit the completed application to Erik Surber, Library Director. Applications are due no later 5 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012. Applications can be emailed or… Read More »