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Waukee Crime Stoppers Offering Reward in Arson Case

REWARD OF UP TO $500.00 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST OF THE SUSPECT(S) IN THIS CASE.

Waukee Crime Stoppers and the Waukee Police Department need the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for arson at the Dollar Tree ...

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Oct. 24

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Waukee area residents can b...

Dispose of Large Items and Hazardous Waste

COVID-19 canceled Spring Clean-Up, but City/ASI garbage customers can put one large item on the curb each week on their typical collection days! There is no fee for furniture pick-up. Bulky items such as boards must be cut to 4 foot lengths, with a 50-lb ...

2020 General Election Details

The next General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 24, 2020.The absentee ballot request deadline is Oct. 24, 2020.See early, in-person satellite voting and absentee ballot drop-off dates and locations.Vis...

Program Highlight: Study Hall

Busy parents with at-home, online learners will be able to drop off their students in grades K-5th at the Waukee Community Center on Thursdays for supervised learning! Parents can utilize this time to schedule work meetings, run errands, etc. Children wil...

Enjoy Fall Fun with the Paint-a-Pumpkin Event

Break out your Halloween costumes early, and join the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department for a night of fall fun! For just $5, kids can sign up for "Paint-a-Pumpkin" which will take place on Friday, Oct. 2 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at Centen...

City Employees Receive Service Awards

Each summer, City of Waukee employees are recognized for services levels of 5, 10, 15, 20 years, etc. There were 28 service awards given out for 2020. The City has approximately 130 full-time employees. Congrats to all! See photos of award recipients.

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Capital Improvement Projects Update - Sept. 14, 2020

The City of Waukee is continually working on public capital improvement projects which address current needs, sustain existing infrastructure and ensure that the City’s services and amenities are ready for continued growth of the Waukee communit...

Fire Department Welcomes New Fire Prevention Specialist

The Waukee Fire Department recently hired Jason Fife to fill its newly created, full-time Fire Prevention Specialist position. His duties will include presenting community fire prevention information, giving feedback on project plan reviews and conducting...

School Area Traffic Reminders

The Waukee Police Department is sharing several reminders regarding traffic and safety concerns in school areas. With fewer students riding buses this school year, there are more people dropping off, driving, walking and biking to school. Please keep the ...

Waukee PD Welcomes Two New Officers

Two new police officers - Cole Jackson (below left) and Austin Gibbs (below right) - recently joined the Waukee Police Department. Both started in their positions on Aug. 10.

Officer Jackson previously worked for the Jefferson (Iowa) Police Department. He ...

Register Now for Youth Basketball

Enjoy this introductory basketball league with practice, drills and a scrimmage during week one. Weeks two through six will include practice and warm-up time before playing scheduled games. The goal of this league is to teach young participants the basic ...

Several Waukee Parks & Rec Programs Open for Registration

Not all typical Waukee Parks & Recreation programs and events will be held this fall and winter, and a printed program guide will not the mailed. However, the department is still able to provide some youth and adult programs. Several are open for regi...

Census Takers Heading Door-to-Door

Have you responded to the 2020 U.S. Census yet? There’s still time! Visit 2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 . Census takers are now knocking on doors of households that have not responded. The U.S. Census Bureau states that it conti...

Golf Course Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In 2020, Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course is celebrating its 20^th anniversary! It first opened in 2000 as a private course and was purchased by the City of Waukee in 2005 as City officials saw potential for more outdoor recreation in the community. Each ...

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...