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RESCHEDULED Waukee Police and Fire Planning Trunk or Treat

***RESCHEDULED*** The Waukee Police and Fire Departments invite the community's ghostly youngsters to this year's Public Safety Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 29! Wear your favorite Halloween costume, and stop by the Waukee Public Safety Bu...

Beggars' Night is Oct. 30 - Be Safe!

Waukee's annual Beggars' Night is set for Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. The Waukee Police Department offers these tips for staying safe during this fun night of trick-or-treating: 

• Look both ways before crossing the street, and...

2021 Regular City/School Election Details

The next regular City/School Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Oct. 18, 2021 is the deadline to pre-register to vote and to request an absentee ballot.Visit the Dallas County Elections webpage for 2021 City/School Election details, inc...

LIHEAP and New LIHWAP Provide Utility Assistance

There are two federally-funded utility bill assistance programs available to those Waukee residents who qualify - LIHEAP and LIHWAP. 

LIHEAP

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualifying low-income homeowners and ...

October is National Community Planning Month

Established in 2006, National Community Planning Month is celebrated each October as a way to highlight the role of planners and the importance of good planning in communities. 

Planning can be summed up as comprehensive, community-focused choices...

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Capital Improvement Projects Update - Oct. 1, 2021

*Project timelines are dependent upon weather.

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 is now c...

Waukee Named one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by Money

Once again, the City of Waukee is gaining attention on a national level as a great place to live. 

On Sept. 14, independent economics website, Money, released its annual “Best Places to Live” list, and this time Waukee landed a...

Live Nation Announced as Anchor Tenant for KeeTown Loop

The following was announced through a Sept. 7 press release:

KeeTown Loop, the new shopping, nightlife and restaurant hub slated to open in 2023 has signed an agreement with Live Nation as an anchor tenant at its first Iowa venue. 

Developer Harry ...

2020 Census Numbers Show 74 Percent Growth

The 2020 U.S. Census numbers show that Waukee's population is now 23,940. Since 2010, the community grew by 10,150 residents, equaling 74 percent growth. Waukee is now Iowa's fastest-growing (large) city, growing by an estimated six resi...

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...