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40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

KeeTown Loop, the 40-acre entertainment district headed to the Kettlestone Development is now expected to break ground in the fall of 2021 with a live entertainment venue, two hotels, multi-family housing and more to come! Read on...
Capital Improvement Projects Update - June 14, 2021

Get the latest information about the construction progress being made on Waukee's capital improvement projects! Read on...
DMWW Asking Customers to Reduce Lawn Watering by 25 Percent

Des Moines Water Works has implemented Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Plan because of drought-induced low river levels and record-breaking customer demand for water. Customers are asked to reduce their lawn watering by 25 percent. Read on...
Alice Nizzi Park Noodle-Cutting Event Celebrates a Legacy

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, City of Waukee officials, the Waukee Park Board, family members of the late Alice Nizzi, mining historians and others gathered for the Alice Nizzi Park noodle-cutting event! Read on...
Public Safety Building Offered as Cooling Center

During extreme hot temperatures, the Waukee Public Safety Building is open as a cooling center for those needing to seek refuge from the heat. The building will welcome those in need on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Read on...
Leadership Institute Brings New Amenities to Trailside Dog Park

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Waukee Leadership Institute Class of 2021 cut the ribbon to celebrate the installation of a new shade structure and bench at Trailside Dog Park. The group raised more than $13,000 for the new amenities. Read on...
Celebration of Independence Returning for Three Days

Waukee’s Celebration of Independence will take place July 2-4! The newly expanded three-day event will feature a carnival, food vendors, a parade, live music, skydivers, bags and sand volleyball tournaments, the beloved fireworks show and more. Read on...
Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

The use of consumer fireworks is legal within the Waukee city limits only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Read on...
Warrior Lane Project Shuts Down Ashworth Drive Intersection

Ashworth Drive near Warrior Lane is now closed. This shuts down the five-way intersection located at Warrior Lane for the remainder of the summer, to allow crews to build the new roundabout intersection. Read on...
Waukee PD 2020 Annual Report Available

The Waukee Police Department's 2020 Annual Report is now available. Read on...
Waukee Named to SafeWise 2021 Safest Cities in Iowa Report

National home security and safety company SafeWise named Waukee #5 on its list of the 20 safest cities in Iowa for 2021. Read on...
Waukee Population Estimates Show 8.42 Percent Growth from 2019-2020

Recent U.S. Census estimates have Waukee's 2020 population listed as 26,166, equaling 8.42 percent growth from the previous 2019 estimate. Read on...
Registration Now Open for Girls Fall Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Fall Girls Softball League is now open. Register girls in grades 2nd-7th by Aug. 1! Play starts in September. Read on...
Registration Open for Introduction to Soccer

Introduction to Soccer is designed to teach kids the basics of soccer while having fun! Kids ages 4-5 can sign up for the program which will take place on Tuesday evenings (5:45 p.m.) Aug. 24-Sept. 21. Read on...
Yoga in the Park Offered Twice Monthly This Summer

Yoga in the Park is back! Join local, certified yoga instructors for yoga at Waukee's Windfield Park on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July, August and September. Read on...
Represent Waukee in the Battle of the 'Burbs Race

Race for Waukee on Saturday, Aug. 7! Proceeds from Waukee participants will go to the Waukee Betterment Foundation. Read on...
Peddler's Permit Reminders

All solicitors and peddlers are required to be licensed by the City of Waukee with certain specific exemptions. Feel free to ask peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants who knock on your door to display permits. Read on...
Park Play Series Runs June-July

The Park Play: in a Local Way series brings neighbors together to enjoy specific parks close to their homes. Games, crafts and activities are provided free of charge! Read on...
Waukee Rules for Placing Yard Signs

Events such as garage sales, open houses, etc. are picking up. Yard signs are a great way to share messages about these events, however, the City encourages residents to follow these basic rules to ensure signs are legally placed in proper locations. Read on...
Outdoor Warning Sirens and Severe Weather Information

Outdoor warning sirens are considered an outdoor warning system that prompts anyone outdoors to seek shelter; they are not necessarily meant to be heard from indoors. Members of the public can sign up for free weather alert text messages. Read on...
Waukee Police Encourage Residents to Lock Up Belongings

Waukee Police are encouraging residents to lock up property, especially at night. The department often receives calls of theft incidents involving unlocked homes and vehicles. Read on...
Adventure through the Animal Kingdom with the Library!

Summer is almost here, and the Waukee Public Library is getting ready for the Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s theme is “Tails & Tales”. The program will run from June 1-July 31. Read on...
Rules for a School-Driving Permit

Driving to school is an adult-level responsibility, which students need to take seriously in order to keep themselves and others safe. Learn about the rules that apply to having a school permit. Read on...
CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended through June 30

The CDC has extended its eviction moratorium to further prevent the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. The moratorium that was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021, is now extended through June 30, 2021. Read on...
State of Iowa Offering Rent, Utility and Mortgage Assistance

The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program may provide eligible Iowans with assistance for a period of up to 12 months. Mortgage payment assistance is also available for income-eligible homeowners impacted by COVID-19 who are at risk of foreclosure. Read on...

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Juneteenth and Emancipation
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New Dial-A-Story Recordings
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Elementary Maker Monday
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CITY NEWS

40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

Capital Improvement Projects Update - June 14, 2021

DMWW Asking Customers to Reduce Lawn Watering by 25 Percent

Alice Nizzi Park Noodle-Cutting Event Celebrates a Legacy

Public Safety Building Offered as Cooling Center

Leadership Institute Brings New Amenities to Trailside Dog Park

Celebration of Independence Returning for Three Days

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

Warrior Lane Project Shuts Down Ashworth Drive Intersection

Waukee PD 2020 Annual Report Available

Waukee Named to SafeWise 2021 Safest Cities in Iowa Report

Waukee Population Estimates Show 8.42 Percent Growth from 2019-2020

Registration Now Open for Girls Fall Softball

Registration Open for Introduction to Soccer

Yoga in the Park Offered Twice Monthly This Summer

Represent Waukee in the Battle of the 'Burbs Race

Peddler's Permit Reminders

Park Play Series Runs June-July

Waukee Rules for Placing Yard Signs

Outdoor Warning Sirens and Severe Weather Information

Waukee Police Encourage Residents to Lock Up Belongings

Adventure through the Animal Kingdom with the Library!

Rules for a School-Driving Permit

CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended through June 30

State of Iowa Offering Rent, Utility and Mortgage Assistance

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