News Flash

NE Alice's Road to Close for Pavement Patching

Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, NE Alice’s Road will be closed to through traffic between Douglas Parkway and Meredith Drive. The closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks. During this time the City of Clive will be completing full-depth pavement ...

Public Safety Building Offered as Cooling Center

During extreme hot temperatures, the Waukee Public Safety Building is open as a cooling center for those needing to seek refuge from the heat. The building will welcome those in need on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The building is located at 1300 SE...

Capital Improvement Projects Update - July 23, 2021

See photos of recent progress!

Warrior Lane Improvements

Work to transition the existing five-way intersection at S. Warrior Lane, Northview Drive and Ashworth Drive into a four-leg, one-lane roundabout continues. Crews have recently completed paving for th...

Stage 1 Water Shortage Plan Reduction Now Lifted

UPDATE JULY 15, 2021

Des Moines Water Works has lifted stage one of its Water Shortage Plan due to reduced customer demand and lessening drought conditions.

The City of Waukee greatly appreciates collective efforts to reduce water usage and use water wisely...

Mi-Fiber, LLC Receives Smart Connected Community Award

Mi-Fiber began constructing a widespread fiber internet network throughout Waukee in 2017. Mi-Fiber and its parent company received the "Smart Connected Community?" recognition from the Rural Broadband Association for its work in Waukee.

The Smar...

Learn and Play at Public Safety Day Aug. 3

The Waukee Police and Fire Departments will host Public Safety Day on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5-8 p.m. The annual event aims to educate citizens about safety and to create a neighborly environment in which the public can interact with police officers and fir...

City Employees Reach Service Milestones

At the July 13, 2021 annual staff celebration, City of Waukee employees who reached 5, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were recognized for their work. 

Employees recognized for five years of service include:

• Firefighter/Paramedic Chandler Thayer
• Deve...

SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

SE Ashworth Road west of Grand Prairie Parkway will close Wednesday, July 14 at 6 a.m. for reconstruction. The closure includes the intersection of SE Ashworth Road and SE Parkview Crossing Drive. This closure is expected to be in place until the project'...

Waukee Tops Fiscal Year Building Permit Record Again

The City of Waukee continues to top its own fiscal year building permit records. The City of Waukee’s Community Development Department issued a record 1,719 building permits from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The total taxable valuation eq...

Reminder About Grass & Weeds Ordinance

Per City of Waukee ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 8 inches on developed properties and 10 inches on undeveloped properties. Ordinance number 2951 falls within Chapter 401.4 of the Waukee City Code, Maintenance of Premi...

SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

SE Ashworth Road west of Grand Prairie Parkway will close Wednesday, July 14 at 6 a.m. for reconstruction. The closure includes the intersection of SE Ashworth Road and SE Parkview Crossing Drive. This closure is expected to be in place until the project'...

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

As a reminder, the use of legal fireworks within the Waukee city limits is allowed only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on those respective days. Exploding or discharging consumer fireworks on days/times other than those allowed is...

40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

The following press release was sent by the KeeTown Loop developer on June 16, 2021 regarding the highly anticipated entertainment district headed to Waukee's Kettlestone Development:

In 2020, the Waukee City Council approved a 40-acre development...

Alice Nizzi Park Noodle-Cutting Event Celebrates a Legacy

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, City of Waukee officials, the Waukee Park Board, family members of the late Alice Nizzi, mining historians and others gathered for the Alice Nizzi Park noodle-cutting event!

Alice Nizzi was a Waukee community fixture who was wel...

Leadership Institute Brings New Amenities to Trailside Dog Park

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Waukee Leadership Institute Class of 2021 cut the ribbon to celebrate the installation of a new shade structure and bench at Trailside Dog Park. The group raised more than $13,000 for the new amenities. Part of the contributi...

Warrior Lane Project Shuts Down Ashworth Drive Intersection

June 1st Update: Ashworth Drive, just east and west of Warrior Lane is now closed. This will shut down the five-way intersection located at Warrior Lane and Ashworth Drive for the remainder of the summer, to allow construction crews to build the ...

Waukee PD 2020 Annual Report Available

The Waukee Police Department's 2020 Annual Report is now available.

Read up on the department's staff, calls/cases, training, overall operations and more.

Waukee Named to SafeWise 2021 Safest Cities in Iowa Report

National home security and safety company SafeWise recently released its 20 safety cities in Iowa report for 2021, and Waukee made the cut at number 5! To identify the 20 cities with the best safety records, SafeWise analysts looked at the number of viole...

Waukee Population Estimates Show 8.42 Percent Growth from 2019-2020

While the official 2020 Census results will be released in the fall, the estimates came in last week with Waukee's population landing at 26,166. That's 8.42 percent growth over the year prior and 90 percent growth in a decade! Here&a...

Registration Now Open for Girls Fall Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Fall Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from Sept. 9-Oct. 7. Online registration ends Aug. 1, 2021. Register participants for the grade they are in for the 2021-2...

Registration Open for Introduction to Soccer

Introduction to Soccer is designed to teach kids the basics of soccer while having fun! Kids ages 4-5 can sign up for the program which will take place on Tuesday evenings (5:45 p.m.) Aug. 24-Sept. 21. Game play will be 4 vs. 4 with four quarters of eight...

Yoga in the Park Offered Twice Monthly This Summer

Join local, certified yoga instructors for Yoga in the Park this summer! Bring a yoga mat or towel to Windfield Park on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from June through September (June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug. 14 & 28 and Sept...

Represent Waukee in the Battle of the 'Burbs Race

We're ready! Are you? Join your neighbors at NCMIC's annual Battle of the 'Burbs race. Walk, jog or run to raise money for a great cause on Saturday, Aug. 7. When participants register for the race, they choose a City to represe...

Peddler's Permit Reminders

All solicitors and peddlers are required to be licensed by the City of Waukee with certain specific exemptions as outlined in Waukee Municipal Code, Chapter 122. The purpose of a Peddler's Permit is to protect residents...

Rules for a School-Driving Permit

Driving to school is an adult-level responsibility, which students need to take seriously in order to keep themselves and others safe; this also helps protect students’ privileges to drive. This license allows students to drive without adult supervision b...