News Flash

Respond to the 2020 Census!

Initial invitations to respond to the 2020 Census recently hit mailboxes in Waukee. Households are encouraged to respond online or by phone. All invitations will include a short phrase in English and 12 additional languages inviting people to respond onli...

Waukee Parks and Trails Remain Open with Restrictions

Waukee parks and trails are currently open to the public for recreation but due to COVID-19 concerns, effective immediately, playground equipment and shelter houses are closed until further notice. All park restrooms remain closed and water fountains are ...

A Message from Mayor Clarke Regarding COVID-19

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins April 6

Weekly curbside yard waste collection will begin Monday, April 6 and will continue to occur every Monday through November. However, it will take place on the Tuesdays of Memorial Day week and Labor Day week. 

Yard waste is vegetation including mat...

Portable Irrigation Meter Certification Options

Join the Social Distancing Egg Hunt

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Waukee’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11 is canceled. But, don’t worry – the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department is joining with many other departments throughout Iowa to...

Set Irrigation Schedules to Odd-Even Days

Citizens with irrigation systems should speak with service providers to have irrigation schedules set to avoid Mondays and to follow the odd-even watering recommendation to help keep water rates low during peak times. Properties with addresses ending in e...

Parks & Rec Department to Lead Virtual Activities

Heads-up, friends! Over the next two weeks, members of the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department will be leading various virtual activities while we all remain isolated. This will include games, challenges, community service ideas and more! Some activi...

WASP Senior Luncheons Postponed Until July

The Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP) luncheons will be postponed until July due to COVID-19 concerns. The next scheduled WASP senior luncheon will be Wednesday, July 29 at noon at the Waukee Community Center. These luncheons are free and aim to conne...

Fire Department Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Waukee Fire Department for the purchase of a BullEx Digital Fire Extinguisher Panel with a smoke machine and additional accessories. The cost of the equipment was $14,950, which was f...

Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVIC-19 (coronavirus).

Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help keep the scammers at bay:

• Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls t...

No Wipes in the Pipes!

"Flushable" doesn’t mean it won’t clog your pipes!

The package says flushable, but is it really? Disposable brushes, wipes, tampons/applicators, etc. may say "flushable" on the label, but they can still clog the sewe...

Community Services and Special Hours Related to COVID-19

Waukee grocery stores and essential community services are altering hours, providing drive-through services and giving other important assistance to help combat the COVID-19 concerns facing those in high-risk or low-income groups. 

Here are some h...

March 20: City Building Restrictions and Service Adjustments

With "social distancing" encouraged in the wake of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Waukee has now restricted access to all municipal buildings to authorized personnel only. Many programs and events have also been canceled or postpon...

Fire Department Offering (Distant) Visits

The members of the Waukee Fire Department have had to cancel most community outreach efforts such as education events and station tours amid the COVID-19 outbreak. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t help WAUKEE RESIDENTS celebrate fun o...

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issued Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of Jan. 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans.

Applications can be ...

School District to Provide Grab and Go Meals Starting March 23

The Waukee Community Schools Nutrition Services Department will provide an opportunity for families to pick up lunch and breakfast for children under the age of 18. This will start Monday, March 23.

Days/Times

Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Loc...

Notary Services Suspended

As part of the City’s continuing response to the COVID-19 outbreak and following the closure of Waukee City Hall to the public, notary services are suspended at City Hall until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Waukee Public Safety Building Closes to Public

March 16 Update: City Closures and Cancellations

Two City of Waukee buildings are closed, and many City programs are now canceled following recent COVID-19 news and social distancing requirements. Here are the updates for March 16:

Building Closures

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Public Works Bu...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and City Business

The City of Waukee is working with local, state and federal partners to keep the community informed about COVID-19, a novel coronavirus. Prevention of COVID-19 is the same as that for other respiratory illnesses (like flu). These actions don’t j...

Waukee Library Closed Amid COVID-19 Concerns

The Waukee Public Library is closed out of consideration for the health of the community. Please hold onto any due materials or drop them in the book drop on the south side of the library. All fines and due dates will be suspended. There is no need to con...

Waukee Schools Closed Until April 13

Information from the Waukee Community School District, released on March 15, 2020:

The Governor recommended that all Iowa schools will be closed for four weeks until April 13, 2020. In the short term that means our schools are inaccessible except for desig...

Waukee Maintains Top Aa2 Moody’s Credit Rating

Moody’s Investors Service announced that the City of Waukee general obligation credit rating will stay at Aa2, to which the City was upgraded in 2017. This rating allows the City to receive more competitive interest rates for repayment of debt. ...

Safety City Registration Opens March 1

Incoming Waukee Community School District kindergarten students can participate in the Waukee Police Department’s annual Safety City program! Attendees will learn about safety from officers and volunteers during this week-long course. Online-onl...

City Council Approves Updated Grass & Weeds Ordinance

In January 2020, the Waukee City Council approved updates to the City’s grass and weeds maintenance ordinance. Per the new ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 8 inches on developed properties and 10 inches on undeveloped p...

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 ...

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...