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Waukee Means Business: Old Station Craft Meats

The list of businesses in Waukee has grown immensely in recent years. The City’s Economic Development team wants to highlight them! Here’s the first of many business feature videos to come, as we check in with Waukee’s new(is...

Waukee Issued Record 1,761 Building Permits in 2021

Both economic development and residential construction continue to thrive in Waukee. The City of Waukee’s Community Development Department issued a record 1,761 building permits in 2021.

“When you look at Waukee’s 74 percent population growth over the last...

Kass Takes Helm as Community Development Director

After an extensive search and two rounds of interviews, Andy Kass was named the new City of Waukee Community Development Director. Kass has been with the City of Waukee since December 2013, having served as Planner II, Senior Planner and Planning Coordina...

Laborshed Study to Be Conducted in Waukee

The City of Waukee is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Waukee area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Waukee's ...

Monthly Building Permit Report November 2021

The City of Waukee issued 106 building permits in November 2021. There were 31 permits issued for single-family homes, one for commercial and 73 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable val...

Marriott's Aloft Hotel Coming to KeeTown Loop

A Marriott-branded Aloft Hotel will be located in KeeTown Loop, a Waukee entertainment district that will include a performance venue managed by Live Nation, officials associated with the development said. Construction of the 125-room hotel is expected to...

Monthly Building Permit Report October 2021

The City of Waukee issued 197 building permits in October 2021. There were 54 permits issued for single-family homes, 64 for townhomes and 76 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuat...

Monthly Building Permit Report September 2021

The City of Waukee issued 157 building permits in September 2021. There were 80 permits issued for single-family homes and 77 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in September equaled $28.16 mill...

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...

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...

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...