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Public Safety Halloween Open House Planned for October 28

The Waukee Police and Fire Departments will host their first annual Halloween Open House, treating costumed kids to candy and more on Sunday, Oct. 28. Read on...
Park Board Presents the Annual Haunted House October 26 & 27

Prepare to be scared at the Park Board's annual Haunted House Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. each night! Read on...
Waukee Public Works Brings Home Honors from Annual Snow Roadeo

Congratulations to Waukee Public Works employees Jason White, Eric Steward and Jacob Royster on top finishes at the annual Snow Roadeo! Read on...
Waukee Police to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day October 27

As part of the DEA's National Prescription Take-Bake Day, Waukee Police will accept pills for disposal at the Waukee Public Safety Building Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read on...
Waukee Firefighters Conduct Annual Burn Trailer Training

Waukee Firefighters conducts training with the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau's live fire simulator for one week each year. The objective of the training is to teach new recruits the basics of fighting fires. Read on...
Fill Your Bookshelves During the WPLFF Fall Book Sale

The Waukee Public Library’s Friends Foundation will host its annual Fall Book Sale with the Foundation Members presale on Friday, Oct. 19 and the public event on Saturday, Oct. 20. Read on...
Wet Weather Changes Fall Goals for Alice's Road Project

Extremely wet weather in June, early September and now into October has slowed crews working on the project to widen Alice's Road. The contractor and City staff have modified the construction timeline. Read on for an updated timeline...
Serve on a City of Waukee Board or Commission

The City of Waukee is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on one of the City’s boards and commissions. Apply by November 30! Read on...
Fire Prevention Week Set for October 7-13

The Waukee Fire Department will encourage "Look. Listen. Learn." during the 2018 Fire Prevention Week. Through school visits, social media posts and more, the Department aims to offer safety tips about home fire prevention and safety. Read on...
LIHEAP Offers Heating Assistance to Low-Income Qualifiers

This month's news features information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), how you can help a neighbor in need and how to reach the Iowa Utilities Board. Read on...
Thanks to John Gibson for 20 Years of Service

The City of Waukee would like to thank outgoing Waukee Public Works Director John Gibson for 20 years of incredible service to the community. Read on...
Absentee Voting Opens October 8; Election Workers Needed

Dallas County absentee voting will open October 8 for the November 6, 2018 General Election. The County Office of Elections is also seeking poll workers for Election Day. Read on...
Welcome to the New Waukee.org!

The new and improved Waukee.org is now live. It features a fresh design, easier navigation, mobile improvement and more! Read on...
Waukee Police Department Encourages the "9 p.m. Routine"

Waukee Police will utilize social media to remind residents to check security measures at their homes each evening at 9 p.m. as a way to ward off theft and other crimes. Read on...
Waukee Named One of the 10 Fastest-Growing Suburbs in the U.S.

Realtor.com recently named Waukee as one of America's fastest-growing suburbs based on its construction boom, home appreciation and population growth. Read on...
Waukee Police Officers Take on Lip Sync Challenge

Members of the Waukee Police Department took on the national police Lip Sync Battle Challenge with "Happy". Check it out...
New U.S. Census Numbers Show Nine Percent Growth for Waukee

New population data released by the U.S. Census Bureau estimates Waukee’s population on July 1, 2017 was 20,649 residents, a growth of 9 percent. This is the highest percentage of growth by any Des Moines metro area city within that 12-month span. 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 more about the fireworks ordinance, and see a rules and safety video. Read on...