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"Fish Waukee" on June 4!

The Rotary Club of Waukee is partnering with the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department for the 2nd annual Fish Waukee! Event on June 4.  Utilizing the Fish Iowa! Curriculum, participating individuals will have the ability to learn key fishing ...

Stage 2A of Warrior Ln. Improvements Begins May 31

Construction begins May 31 on Stage 2A of the Warrior Lane Improvements Phase 2 Project. Stage 2A expands the first phase to include the Waukee Middle School west parking lot. The parking lot will be closed until early August 2022. People visiting Waukee ...

UPDATE: Fox Creek Splash Pad Scheduled to Open May 27

The Fox Creek Splash Pad is scheduled to open Friday, May 27 (weather permitting) and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Review the Fox Creek Splash Pad rules before visiting. Please check the Parks & Rec Facebook page for any potential weather...

Waukee Community Camera Program

The Waukee Police Department is seeking residents with outdoor security cameras to sign up for its Community Camera Program.

The goal of the Waukee Community Camera Program is to deter crime and promote partnership. Video surveillance cameras are not just ...

Triumph Park Ribbon Cutting Planned for June 3

The City of Waukee, Waukee Betterment Foundation, project donors and other partners will gather at the site of the park to cut the ribbon for Triumph Park on Friday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m. Following the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, local officials wi...

Reminder About Grass & Weeds Ordinance

Pursuant to City of Waukee ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 8 inches on developed properties and 10 inches on undeveloped properties. Chapter 50.02(9) of the Waukee City Code states the following:

The following subsection...

Library Board of Trustees Seeks Members

Do you love libraries and want to make a difference in Waukee? Then apply today to be considered for appointment to the Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees! Terms of office are for three years beginning July 1. Appointments will be made by Mayor Clark...

Building Safety Month 2022

Mayor Courtney Clarke has issued a proclamation recognizing May 2022 as Building Safety Month.

Sponsored by the International Code Council, it is intended to bring awareness to residents of the incredibly vital role played by building safety offic...

Construction Closures on Ashworth Road Beginning April 11

SE Ashworth Road east of Grand Prairie Parkway is scheduled to close on Monday, April 11 for reconstruction and paving of this section of roadway. The closure is expected to last until mid to late August. During construction, a temporary detour will be se...

Bird’s Eco-Friendly Scooters Now Available in Waukee

The City of Waukee is partnering with Bird, a leader in environmentally-friendly electric transportation, to bring shared e-scooters to the city. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone application and used...

Waukee Means Business: Kinship Brewing Company

The list of businesses in Waukee has grown immensely in recent years. The City’s Economic Development team wants to highlight them! Here’s a look inside Kinship Brewing Company, a popular new brewery located next to the Raccoon River Valley Trail.&nbs...

Outdoor Safety and Courtesy Reminders for Springtime

Spring weather brings an increase in pedestrians and cyclists to Waukee trails, parks and streets. Here are some safety and courtesy tips to help keep everyone safe and happy! 

Motorists: 

• Slow down or stop at intersections and trail cross...