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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 at #11. In 2015, Wauk...

Monthly Building Permit Report August 2021

The City of Waukee issued 116 building permits in August 2021. There were 45 permits issued for single-family homes, six commercial permits and 65 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in August e...

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...

Monthly Building Permit Report July 2021

The City of Waukee issued 95 building permits in July 2021. There were 26 permits issued for single-family homes, one commercial permit and 68 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valua...

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...

Monthly Building Permit Report June 2021

The City of Waukee issued 197 building permits in June 2021. There were 36 permits issued for single-family homes, 6 for townhomes and 98 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation ...

Monthly Building Permit Report May 2021

The City of Waukee issued 197 building permits in May 2021. There were 70 permits issued for single-family homes, 20 for townhomes and 107 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation...

Monthly Building Permit Report April 2021

The City of Waukee issued 169 building permits in April 2021. There were 55 permits issued for single family homes, three for commercial buildings and 103 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total t...

Monthly Building Permit Report March 2021

The City of Waukee issued 197 building permits in March 2021. There were 108 permits issued for single family homes, five for commercial buildings and 82 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in M...

Monthly Building Permit Report February 2021

The City of Waukee issued 77 building permits in February 2021. There were 48 permits issued for single family homes and 29 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in February eq...

Monthly Building Permit Report January 2021

The City of Waukee issued 120 building permits in January 2021. There were 41 permits issued for single family homes, four for townhomes and 75 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.).. The total taxable val...

Monthly Building Permit Report November 2020

The City of Waukee issued 100 building permits in November 2020. There were 29 permits issued for single family homes, 35 for townhomes, one for commercial purposes and 35 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, e...

Monthly Building Permit Report October 2020

The City of Waukee issued 109 building permits in October 2020. There were 36 permits issued for single family homes, one for commercial purposes and 72 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total tax...

Monthly Building Permit Report September 2020

The City of Waukee issued 232 building permits in September 2020. There were 40 permits issued for single family homes, 108 for townhomes and 83 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable val...