Lane Closures: Ute & Ashworth

Expect intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the evening of Thursday, May 25 at the intersection of Ashworth Road and Ute Avenue. A crew will be working on pavement markings in the turn lanes. This work only impacts select lanes, and traffic...

170th Street & Meredith Drive (Urbandale Project)

The City of Urbandale will continue reconstruction of 170^th Street from Meredith Drive to Waterford Road as a four-lane roadway with left turn lanes.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 170^th Street will be completely closed to all through traffic from Plum Driv...

Get Involved with Volunteer Opportunities

Check out upcoming volunteer opportunities with Waukee Parks & Recreation, Waukee Police Department and the Waukee Public Library! Whether you choose one option or do them all, you'll feel good about supporting the community. 

Help Youth with ...

Playground Closed at Fox Creek Park

The playground at Fox Creek Park is currently closed as we await the right weather conditions to repair the rubber surfacing. The contractor has provided June 8 as their anticipated work start, and the project will take 2-3 days to complete. We'l...

Apply for the Library Board of Trustees

Mayor Clarke is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees through June 2. If you believe in the importance of a public library and are willing to be a strong advocate for the sustainability and advancement of the Waukee Public Library, plea...

Monthly Building Permit Report March 2023

The City of Waukee issued 165 building permits in March 2023. Total taxable valuation in March was $74.8 million. 

• 32 permits for single-family homes
• 42 for townhomes
• 3 for multi-family
• 7 for commercial
• 81 in the “Other” category

Monthly Building Permit Report February 2023

The City of Waukee issued 117 building permits in February 2023. Total taxable valuation in February was $36.4 million. 

• 10 permits for single-family homes
• 48 for townhomes
• 1 for multi-family
• 3 for commercial
• 55 in the “Other” cate...

Monthly Building Permit Report January 2023

The City of Waukee issued 72 building permits in January 2023. Total taxable valuation in January was nearly $16.4 million. 

• 32 permits for single-family homes
• 0 for townhomes
• 0 for multi-family
• 1 for commercial
• 39 in the “Other” c...

Retailers expected to follow Target to burgeoning Waukee (Business Record)

Over the past two years, the city of Waukee has added an average of five new residents a day, a review of data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. The Dallas County community, now with nearly 26,500 residents, is Iowa’s fastest-growing large city...

Monthly Building Permit Report December 2022

The City of Waukee issued 79 building permits in December 2022. Total taxable valuation in December was nearly $74.1 million. 

• 7 permits for single-family homes
• 24 for townhomes
• 1 for multi-family
• 2 for commercial
• 45 in the “Other” category

May 2023 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about: 

• City of Waukee reducing its tax levy and approving the City's FY24 Budget
• New online form to submit irrigation meter readings
• Applications for the Library Board of Tru...

April 2023 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about: 

• Spring Clean-up week, May 1-6
• How to certify (or recertify) your irrigation meter
• Call 811 before digging to mark utility lines
• How to Request Information or Register Complaints...

March 2023 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about: 

• Spring Clean-up week
• Yard waste collection resuming
• Community survey to inform a new master plan for public art
• Pothole repair season
• Spring and summer events and programming wit...

February 2023 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about Parks & Recreation summer programs, Natural Gas Utility Works Day, Community Survey, Easter Coloring Contest and job openings for the City.

January 2023 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about seasonal job openings with the City, pet licensing for 2023, Girls Softball Rec league and more.

December 2022 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about changes related to an upcoming remodel at City Hall; recycling tips for the holidays; things to know for winter weather and more. 

November 2022 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information on smart winter energy use, utility bill management, energy assistance programs and holiday recycling tips.

October 2022 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about final curbside waste collection, general election information, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), drug takeback day and more.

September 2022 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, how to request information or register complaints for the municipal gas service and how to contribute to Project Share to help a neighbor in need.&...

August 2022 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about emptying your pool or hot tub at summer's end, Labor Day trash pick-up delays, e-billing and water conservation tips.

June 2022 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about FY 2023 utility rates and irrigation schedules.