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Capital Improvement Projects Update - July 23, 2021

Get the latest information about the construction progress being made on Waukee's capital improvement projects! Read on...
Stage 1 Water Shortage Plan Reduction Now Lifted

Des Moines Water Works has lifted stage one of its Water Shortage Plan due to reduced customer demand and lessening drought conditions. Read on...
Mi-Fiber, LLC Receives Smart Connected Community Award

Mi-Fiber began constructing a 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. Read on...
Learn and Play at Public Safety Day Aug. 3

The Waukee Police and Fire Departments will host the popular Public Safety Day event on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5-8 p.m. Read on...
City Employees Reach Service Milestones

City staff members were recently recognized for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25-year service milestones. Read on...
SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

SE Ashworth Road west of Grand Prairie Parkway will close Wednesday, July 14 at 6 a.m. for reconstruction. Read on...
Waukee Tops Fiscal Year Building Permit Record Again

The City of Waukee issued a record 1,719 building permits from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The total taxable valuation equaled $312.8 million, up by nearly $100 million from Fiscal Year 2020. Read on...
Trail Users Please Detour Around Warrior Lane and Ashworth Drive Intersection

Cyclists and pedestrians are asked to please follow signage along the Heart of the Warrior Trail and to take the detour route around the Warrior Lane and Ashworth Drive intersection. Please do not cross private property or the construction site. Read on...
Reminder About Grass & Weeds Ordinance

Per City of Waukee ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 8 inches on developed properties and ten (10) inches on undeveloped properties. Please also avoid blowing/sweeping clippings into streets. Read on...
SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

SE Ashworth Road west of Grand Prairie Parkway will close Wednesday, July 14 at 6 a.m. for reconstruction. Read on...
Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

The use of consumer fireworks is legal within the Waukee city limits only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Read on...
40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

KeeTown Loop, the 40-acre entertainment district headed to the Kettlestone Development is now expected to break ground in the fall of 2021 with a live entertainment venue, two hotels, multi-family housing and more to come! Read on...
Alice Nizzi Park Noodle-Cutting Event Celebrates a Legacy

On Thursday, June 10, 2021, City of Waukee officials, the Waukee Park Board, family members of the late Alice Nizzi, mining historians and others gathered for the Alice Nizzi Park noodle-cutting event! Read on...
Leadership Institute Brings New Amenities to Trailside Dog Park

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the Waukee Leadership Institute Class of 2021 cut the ribbon to celebrate the installation of a new shade structure and bench at Trailside Dog Park. The group raised more than $13,000 for the new amenities. Read on...
Warrior Lane Project Shuts Down Ashworth Drive Intersection

Ashworth Drive near Warrior Lane is now closed. This shuts down the five-way intersection located at Warrior Lane for the remainder of the summer, to allow crews to build the new roundabout intersection. Read on...
Waukee PD 2020 Annual Report Available

The Waukee Police Department's 2020 Annual Report is now available. Read on...
Waukee Named to SafeWise 2021 Safest Cities in Iowa Report

National home security and safety company SafeWise named Waukee #5 on its list of the 20 safest cities in Iowa for 2021. Read on...
Waukee Population Estimates Show 8.42 Percent Growth from 2019-2020

Recent U.S. Census estimates have Waukee's 2020 population listed as 26,166, equaling 8.42 percent growth from the previous 2019 estimate. Read on...
Registration Now Open for Girls Fall Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Fall Girls Softball League is now open. Register girls in grades 2nd-7th by Aug. 1! Play starts in September. Read on...
Registration Open for Introduction to Soccer

Introduction to Soccer is designed to teach kids the basics of soccer while having fun! Kids ages 4-5 can sign up for the program which will take place on Tuesday evenings (5:45 p.m.) Aug. 24-Sept. 21. Read on...
Yoga in the Park Offered Twice Monthly This Summer

Yoga in the Park is back! Join local, certified yoga instructors for yoga at Waukee's Windfield Park on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July, August and September. Read on...
Represent Waukee in the Battle of the 'Burbs Race

Race for Waukee on Saturday, Aug. 7! Proceeds from Waukee participants will go to the Waukee Betterment Foundation. Read on...
Peddler's Permit Reminders

All solicitors and peddlers are required to be licensed by the City of Waukee with certain specific exemptions. Feel free to ask peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants who knock on your door to display permits. Read on...
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. Learn about the rules that apply to having a school permit. Read on...

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CITY NEWS

Capital Improvement Projects Update - July 23, 2021

Stage 1 Water Shortage Plan Reduction Now Lifted

Mi-Fiber, LLC Receives Smart Connected Community Award

Learn and Play at Public Safety Day Aug. 3

City Employees Reach Service Milestones

SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

Waukee Tops Fiscal Year Building Permit Record Again

Trail Users Please Detour Around Warrior Lane and Ashworth Drive Intersection

Reminder About Grass & Weeds Ordinance

SE Ashworth Road to Close West of Grand Prairie Parkway

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

40-Acre "KeeTown Loop" Entertainment District Taking Shape

Alice Nizzi Park Noodle-Cutting Event Celebrates a Legacy

Leadership Institute Brings New Amenities to Trailside Dog Park

Warrior Lane Project Shuts Down Ashworth Drive Intersection

Waukee PD 2020 Annual Report Available

Waukee Named to SafeWise 2021 Safest Cities in Iowa Report

Waukee Population Estimates Show 8.42 Percent Growth from 2019-2020

Registration Now Open for Girls Fall Softball

Registration Open for Introduction to Soccer

Yoga in the Park Offered Twice Monthly This Summer

Represent Waukee in the Battle of the 'Burbs Race

Peddler's Permit Reminders

Rules for a School-Driving Permit

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