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Waukee Parks & Recreation Seeking Vendors for FamilyFest

The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department is seeking vendors for its annual FamilyFest celebration on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Area businesses and organizations can take part in this free event attended by hundreds of Waukee area families. Read on...
Library Offers Food for Fines All December

December is Food For Fines Month at the Waukee Public Library! Bring in any non-perishable food items to pay off your fines. Each item equals $1 off your fines. Read on...
Fire Department Raises $600 with No-Shave November Effort

The Waukee Fire Department raised $600 through No-Shave November staff donations for the Peer Support Foundation! The foundation provides training for first responders in relation to peer support concepts and critical incident stress. Read on...
Reception Planned for City Council Member Hughes

A reception will be held on Monday, Dec. 16 from 5-5:30 p.m. to thank outgoing Waukee City Council Member Shelly Hughes for her eight years of service to the City and its residents. Read on...
NW 10th Street Closed North of Hickman Road

NW 10th Street is closed approximately a half-mile north of Hickman Road. The closure is expected to last four to five weeks. Read on...
Deadline Extended for City Board and Commission Applicants

The City is extending its application deadline for WAUKEE RESIDENTS interested in serving on one of the City’s boards and commissions. Please apply by Dec. 13, 2019 at 5 p.m. Read on...
Mayor Peard Reflects on 22 Years

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard is beginning the final month of his time as Mayor of Waukee. Read an open letter to the citizens from Mayor Peard. The community will also celebrate his 22 years of service (Mayor and City Council) at a public reception on Dec. 19. Read on...
License Existing and New Pets for 2020

The City of Waukee's pet licensing partner PetData recently mailed renewal information for existing pets. 2020 licenses for new pets are also available for purchase. Read on...
2020 Trailside Dog Park Passes Now Available

Trailside Dog Park 2020 annual passes are now available for purchase online. The City has a new and improved online registration process to make it quicker and easier to purchase park passes! Read on...
City Council Approves Urban Chickens Ordinance

The Waukee City Council recently approved a new Urban Chickens ordinance allowing Waukee residents living in R-1 and R-2 residential districts to house up to six female chickens (hens) for non-commercial use. Read on...
Registration Open for Girls Spring Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Girls Softball League is now open. Register girls in grades K-7th by Feb. 17! Play starts in April. Read on...
Waukee Police Offer Holiday Crime Prevention Tips and House Checks

The Waukee Police Department wants all Waukee residents to have safe and happy holidays. They are offering several crime prevention tips relevant to the season. Read on...
Waukee Police Deliver 22 Thanksgiving Baskets

On Saturday, Nov. 23, members of the Waukee Police Department assembled and delivered 22 Thanksgiving food baskets to area families in need. Read on...
Development Services Department Relocates

Waukee's Development Services Department recently moved to 204 W. Hickman Road in a building located just south of Waukee City Hall. Read on...
City Begins Community Signage Project

New City signs are sprouting up throughout Waukee as the first two phases of the Waukee Community Entrance and Placename Signage Project kick off. Read on...
Enjoy Books and Bingo with the Winter Reading Program

The Waukee Public Library Winter Reading Program starts Nov. 15! This year’s theme is "Winter Bingo - Are You Yeti?”, and instead of reading logs, participants will utilize bingo cards. Read on...
City Council Approves Entertainment District Agreeement

On Monday, Nov. 4, the Waukee City Council voted to approve an agreement for a 40-acre development which will be called "The Quarter."The Quarter aims to open in 2021 and host nightlife, events, office spaces and hotels. Read on...
Results from Election Night in Waukee

Results are in from the Nov. 5 local election. Courtney Clarke won the Mayoral race. Incumbent Larry Lyon as well as Christine Crone took the top spots on City Council. Read on...
Waukee PD Collects 109 Pounds of Prescription Drugs on Take-Back Day

The Waukee Police Department collected 109 pounds of expired or unwanted prescription drugs during the national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. Read on...
City Snow Reminders

Read up on what snow means for Waukee in terms of snow removal routes, sidewalks, fire hydrants, trash containers, parking and more. And, sign up to receive alerts when the Snow Emergency Parking Ban goes into effect. Read on...
2019 Big Year for Parks Expansion

New sales tax dollars enabled the City of Waukee to build new parks and improve existing parks in Waukee this year without raising the property tax levy. Check out some of the projects!
LIHEAP Provides Heating Assistance

If you or someone you know struggles to pay winter heating bills, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help. Read on...
Fleet Farm to Open New Store in Waukee's Kettlestone Development

Fleet Farm announced plans to open a new store in Waukee. The new Waukee store will be located at I-80 and Grand Prairie Parkway in the Kettlestone development by Hurd Real Estate. Read on...
Waukee Library to Offer Free Conversational English Sessions

The Waukee Public Library will soon begin offering free Conversational English sessions. Beginning Thursday, April 4, Conversational English will be held at 10 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Read on...
Now Hiring for 2020 Census Jobs

Waukee residents, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for the upcoming 2020 Census! 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...