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Waukee Betterment Foundation and City Reveal New EPIC Inclusive Playground

At a public event held on Thursday, Jan. 23, the Waukee Betterment Foundation and the City of Waukee announced new details about the community park and sports complex the City is building, including the facility’s name – “Tri...

New Iowa DOT Driver's License and ID Service Center Now Open in Waukee

The Iowa Department of Transportation opened its newest driver’s license and identification service center in Waukee. It is located in Kettlestone Plaza between Jimmy John’s and UnityPoint Health Clinic at 1156 SE Ashworth Road, at the...

Waukee Library and Historical Society Announce 2020 Local History Series

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Area Historical Society (WAHS) are partnering again to host the popular Local History Series. Throughout 2020, the two organizations will present historical information on specific topics related to Waukee and the ...

Venture School Seeking Entrepreneurs for Training Program

Are you a local resident looking for a way to launch a startup? Look no further than the University of Iowa’s Venture School! Venture School works with startups, small businesses, non-profits and corporate innovation teams across the state of Io...

City Issued Record 1,282 Building Permits in 2019

Both economic development and residential construction continue to thrive in Waukee. The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a record 1,282 building permits in 2019.

The valuation of the building permits issued by the City in ...

Mayor and City Council Members Take Oaths

At the Jan. 6, 2020 Waukee City Council meeting, City Clerk Becky Schuett administered the oath of office for new Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke (right). New City Council Member Chris Crone (first below) and incumbent City Council Member Larry Lyon (second ...

Library Offers Auto Renewals and Loan History

The Waukee Public Library is offering convenient new features through cardholders’ accounts. Library materials will now be renewed automatically on due dates if there are no item holds and if pending fines are less than $5. Users can renew items...

Hentges Hired as Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Waukee Fire Department recently welcomed Eric Hentges as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Hentges went through the department's in-house fire academy in 2012 and has worked part-time for Waukee Fire since 2012. He holds a bachelor's degree in Busine...

City Council Approves Urban Chickens Ordinance

In November 2019, the Waukee City Council approved a new Urban Chickens ordinance. The ordinance allows Waukee residents living in R-1 and R-2 residential districts to house up to six female chickens (hens) for non-commercial use. Roosters are not allowed...

Registration Open for Girls Spring Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from mid-April through early June. Online registration ends Feb. 17, 2020. Register participants for the grade they are in for the 2019-...

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. All ages of children, teens and adults can t...

City Council Approves Entertainment District Agreeement

On Monday, Nov. 4, the Waukee City Council voted to approve an agreement for a massive 40-acre development which will be called "The Quarter." It will be located along Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee, bringing entertainment, events and office sp...

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. The sessions will be guided by a trained ...

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

As a reminder, the Waukee City Council amended the fireworks ordinance in August 2017 to permit legal fireworks use within the Waukee city limits only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on those respective days. Exploding or dischargi...