April 3 Update: City Closures and Cancellations Extended

Due to COVID-19 concerns, City of Waukee public facility closures and most program cancellations will continue through at least April 30. Online City Council meetings will continue at least through April 30 as well. Check the closures page for the most up...

Waukee Parks and Trails Remain Open with Restrictions

Waukee parks and trails are currently open to the public for recreation but due to COVID-19 concerns, effective immediately, playground equipment and shelter houses are closed until further notice. All park restrooms remain closed and water fountains are ...

Portable Irrigation Meter Certification Options

A Message from Mayor Clarke Regarding COVID-19

Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVIC-19 (coronavirus).

Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help keep the scammers at bay:

• Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls t...

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issued Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of Jan. 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans.

Applications can be ...

No Wipes in the Pipes!

"Flushable" doesn’t mean it won’t clog your pipes!

The package says flushable, but is it really? Disposable brushes, wipes, tampons/applicators, etc. may say "flushable" on the label, but they can still clog the sewe...

Community Services and Special Hours Related to COVID-19

Waukee grocery stores and essential community services are altering hours, providing drive-through services and giving other important assistance to help combat the COVID-19 concerns facing those in high-risk or low-income groups. 

Here are some h...

March 20: City Building Restrictions and Service Adjustments

With "social distancing" encouraged in the wake of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Waukee has now restricted access to all municipal buildings to authorized personnel only. Many programs and events have also been canceled or postpon...

School District to Provide Grab and Go Meals Starting March 23

The Waukee Community Schools Nutrition Services Department will provide an opportunity for families to pick up lunch and breakfast for children under the age of 18. This will start Monday, March 23.

Days/Times

Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Loc...

Waukee Public Safety Building Closes to Public

March 16 Update: City Closures and Cancellations

Two City of Waukee buildings are closed, and many City programs are now canceled following recent COVID-19 news and social distancing requirements. Here are the updates for March 16:

Building Closures

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Public Works Bu...

Waukee Schools Closed Until April 13

Information from the Waukee Community School District, released on March 15, 2020:

The Governor recommended that all Iowa schools will be closed for four weeks until April 13, 2020. In the short term that means our schools are inaccessible except for desig...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and City Business

The City of Waukee is working with local, state and federal partners to keep the community informed about COVID-19, a novel coronavirus. Prevention of COVID-19 is the same as that for other respiratory illnesses (like flu). These actions don’t j...

Intermittent Lane Closures Expected on Kettlestone Blvd

Intermittent lane closures are expected along Kettlestone Blvd to the east of Grand Prairie Parkway during the next few weeks. Crews are completing sewer, paving and traffic signal work to extend Kettlestone Blvd.

NW Stratford Drive to Close

Effective Wednesday, March 18 NW Stratford Drive will be closed at NW 10th Street throughout the duration of the NW 10th Street Closure. Access to the area will be maintained via NW Sunrise Drive.

NW 10th Street Closed North of Hickman Road

NW 10th Street is closed approximately a half-mile north of Hickman Road. If weather continues to allow, the street may remain closed while crews work throughout the duration of this project - likely until late 2020. Local traffic will still have access t...

April 3 Update: City Closures and Cancellations Extended

Due to COVID-19 concerns, City of Waukee public facility closures and most program cancellations will continue through at least April 30. Online City Council meetings will continue at least through April 30 as well. Check the closures page for the most up...

Waukee City Council Approves Budget for FY 2021

UPDATE: THE WAUKEE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE BUDGET AND CIP.

See the approved financial documents.

The Waukee City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on Monday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. to review and approve the City’s proposed ...

Spring Clean-Up Week Scheduled for April 27-May 2

Waukee’s 2020 Spring Clean-Up Week is still scheduled for April 27-May 2. However, should a cancellation or postponement occur due to COVID-19 concerns, updates will be posted to the City website and social media. NOTE: The Citywide Garage Sale ...

Respond to the 2020 Census!

Initial invitations to respond to the 2020 Census recently hit mailboxes in Waukee. Households are encouraged to respond online or by phone. All invitations will include a short phrase in English and 12 additional languages inviting people to respond onli...

Waukee Parks and Trails Remain Open with Restrictions

Waukee parks and trails are currently open to the public for recreation but due to COVID-19 concerns, effective immediately, playground equipment and shelter houses are closed until further notice. All park restrooms remain closed and water fountains are ...

A Message from Mayor Clarke Regarding COVID-19

Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins April 6

Weekly curbside yard waste collection will begin Monday, April 6 and will continue to occur every Monday through November. However, it will take place on the Tuesdays of Memorial Day week and Labor Day week. 

Yard waste is vegetation including mat...

Portable Irrigation Meter Certification Options

Join the Social Distancing Egg Hunt

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Waukee’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11 is canceled. But, don’t worry – the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department is joining with many other departments throughout Iowa to...

Set Irrigation Schedules to Odd-Even Days

Citizens with irrigation systems should speak with service providers to have irrigation schedules set to avoid Mondays and to follow the odd-even watering recommendation to help keep water rates low during peak times. Properties with addresses ending in e...

Parks & Rec Department to Lead Virtual Activities

Heads-up, friends! Over the next two weeks, members of the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department will be leading various virtual activities while we all remain isolated. This will include games, challenges, community service ideas and more! Some activi...

WASP Senior Luncheons Postponed Until July

The Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP) luncheons will be postponed until July due to COVID-19 concerns. The next scheduled WASP senior luncheon will be Wednesday, July 29 at noon at the Waukee Community Center. These luncheons are free and aim to conne...

Fire Department Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Waukee Fire Department for the purchase of a BullEx Digital Fire Extinguisher Panel with a smoke machine and additional accessories. The cost of the equipment was $14,950, which was f...

Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding COVIC-19 (coronavirus).

Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help keep the scammers at bay:

• Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls t...

No Wipes in the Pipes!

"Flushable" doesn’t mean it won’t clog your pipes!

The package says flushable, but is it really? Disposable brushes, wipes, tampons/applicators, etc. may say "flushable" on the label, but they can still clog the sewe...

Community Services and Special Hours Related to COVID-19

Waukee grocery stores and essential community services are altering hours, providing drive-through services and giving other important assistance to help combat the COVID-19 concerns facing those in high-risk or low-income groups. 

Here are some h...

March 20: City Building Restrictions and Service Adjustments

With "social distancing" encouraged in the wake of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Waukee has now restricted access to all municipal buildings to authorized personnel only. Many programs and events have also been canceled or postpon...

Fire Department Offering (Distant) Visits

The members of the Waukee Fire Department have had to cancel most community outreach efforts such as education events and station tours amid the COVID-19 outbreak. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t help WAUKEE RESIDENTS celebrate fun o...

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Issued Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of Jan. 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans.

Applications can be ...

School District to Provide Grab and Go Meals Starting March 23

The Waukee Community Schools Nutrition Services Department will provide an opportunity for families to pick up lunch and breakfast for children under the age of 18. This will start Monday, March 23.

Days/Times

Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Loc...

Notary Services Suspended

As part of the City’s continuing response to the COVID-19 outbreak and following the closure of Waukee City Hall to the public, notary services are suspended at City Hall until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Waukee Public Safety Building Closes to Public

March 16 Update: City Closures and Cancellations

Two City of Waukee buildings are closed, and many City programs are now canceled following recent COVID-19 news and social distancing requirements. Here are the updates for March 16:

Building Closures

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Public Works Bu...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information and City Business

The City of Waukee is working with local, state and federal partners to keep the community informed about COVID-19, a novel coronavirus. Prevention of COVID-19 is the same as that for other respiratory illnesses (like flu). These actions don’t j...

Waukee Schools Closed Until April 13

Information from the Waukee Community School District, released on March 15, 2020:

The Governor recommended that all Iowa schools will be closed for four weeks until April 13, 2020. In the short term that means our schools are inaccessible except for desig...

Waukee Maintains Top Aa2 Moody’s Credit Rating

Moody’s Investors Service announced that the City of Waukee general obligation credit rating will stay at Aa2, to which the City was upgraded in 2017. This rating allows the City to receive more competitive interest rates for repayment of debt. ...

Safety City Registration Opens March 1

Incoming Waukee Community School District kindergarten students can participate in the Waukee Police Department’s annual Safety City program! Attendees will learn about safety from officers and volunteers during this week-long course. Online-onl...

City Council Approves Updated Grass & Weeds Ordinance

In January 2020, the Waukee City Council approved updates to the City’s grass and weeds maintenance ordinance. Per the new ordinance, grass/weeds are not allowed to grow higher than 8 inches on developed properties and 10 inches on undeveloped p...

Waukee Library and Historical Society Announce 2020 Local History Series

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Area Historical Society (WAHS) are partnering again to host the popular Local History Series. Throughout 2020, the two organizations will present historical information on specific topics related to Waukee and the ...

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

As a reminder, the Waukee City Council amended the fireworks ordinance in August 2017 to permit legal fireworks use within the Waukee city limits only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on those respective days. Exploding or dischargi...

Monthly Building Permit Report March 2020

The City of Waukee issued 86 building permits in March 2020. There were 22 permits issued for single family homes and 64 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in March equaled ...

Monthly Building Permit Report February 2020

The City of Waukee issued 73 building permits in February 2020. There were 19 permits issued for single family homes and 54 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in February eq...

Monthly Building Permit Report January

The City of Waukee issued 74 building permits in January 2020. There were 25 permits issued for single family homes and 49 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in January equa...

City Issued Record 1,282 Building Permits in 2019

Both economic development and residential construction continue to thrive in Waukee. The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a record 1,282 building permits in 2019.

The valuation of the building permits issued by the City in ...

Monthly Building Permit Report December 2019

The City of Waukee issued 76 building permits in December 2019. There were 10 permits issued for single family homes, 18 for townhomes and 48 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuat...

Monthly Building Permit Report August 2019

The City of Waukee issued 108 building permits in August 2019. There were 14 permits issued for single family homes, 135 for townhomes and 64 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in July equaled ...

Monthly Building Permit Report September 2019

The City of Waukee issued 303 building permits in September 2019. There were 15 permits issued for single family homes, 232 for townhomes and 53 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in September ...

Monthly Building Permit Report November 2019

The City of Waukee issued 134 building permits in November 2019. There were 6 permits issued for single family homes, 2 for townhomes and 26 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in October equale...

Monthly Building Permit Report October 2019

The City of Waukee issued 124 building permits in October 2019. There were 32 permits issued for single family homes, 24 for townhomes and 65 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuat...

Widening Alice’s Road – the Growth of a Major Corridor

Waukee’s project to widen Alice’s Road is now complete. The once two-lane, 1.25-mile stretch of Alice’s Road between SE University Avenue and NE Horizon Drive in Waukee is now a six-lane road.

The first phase of improvements t...

Waukee Development Quarterly Update - July 2017

With population growing by an estimated three people per day, it is no surprise that development was also booming in Waukee in 2016. The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a total of 1,124 building permits in 2016 &ndash...

Fire Department Receives Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded a grant to the Waukee Fire Department for the purchase of a BullEx Digital Fire Extinguisher simulator. The new equipment allows for cleaner, more portable training sessions throughout the community.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Waukee Fire Department for the purchase of a BullEx Digital Fire Extinguisher Panel with a smoke machine and additional accessories. The cost of the equipment was $14,950, which was f...

Fire Department Offering (Distant) Visits

The members of the Waukee Fire Department have had to cancel most community outreach amid the COVID-19 outbreak. But, they will parade by your home (WAUKEE RESIDENTS) if you're celebrating a birthday or other special occasion!

The members of the Waukee Fire Department have had to cancel most community outreach efforts such as education events and station tours amid the COVID-19 outbreak. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t help WAUKEE RESIDENTS celebrate fun o...

Round 2 of Waukee Virtual Rec Challenges

Waukee Parks & Recreation’s virtual rec activities continue April 6-10! Take on the photo, baking and trick shot challenges! Daily entries will be accepted and will go into a random prize drawing. Post photos/videos or email if you do not ha...

Waukee Parks and Trails Remain Open with Restrictions

Waukee parks and trails are currently open to the public for recreation but due to COVID-19 concerns, effective immediately, playground equipment and shelter houses are closed until further notice. All park restrooms remain closed and water fountains are ...

Join the Social Distancing Egg Hunt

Due to the COVID-19 situation, Waukee’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11 is canceled. But, don’t worry – the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department is joining with many other departments throughout Iowa to...

Parks & Rec Challenge: Thank You Note Shower

For the first #waukeevirtualrec activity, the Parks & Rec Department is challenging citizens to hand-write thank you notes to those in essential service positions during these difficult times. Post pictures of the cards before mailing them, tag Waukee...

Parks & Rec Department to Lead Virtual Activities

Heads-up, friends! Over the next two weeks, members of the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department will be leading various virtual activities while we all remain isolated. This will include games, challenges, community service ideas and more! Some activi...

March 16 Update: City Closures and Cancellations

Two City of Waukee buildings are closed, and many City programs are now canceled following recent COVID-19 news and social distancing requirements. Here are the updates for March 16:

Building Closures

The Waukee Public Library and the Waukee Public Works Bu...

Register for Spring/Summer Parks & Recreation Programs

The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department has a great spring and summer filled with programs, activities, trips and festivals! Highlights include:

• Waukee’s popular festivals/events such as the April 11 Easter Egg Hunt, free Movies in the Park ...

WASP Senior Luncheons Postponed Until July

The Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP) luncheons will be postponed until July due to COVID-19 concerns. The next scheduled WASP senior luncheon will be Wednesday, July 29 at noon at the Waukee Community Center. These luncheons are free and aim to conne...

Waukee Public Safety Building Closes to Public

Safety City Registration Opens March 1

Incoming Waukee Community School District kindergarten students can participate in the Waukee Police Department’s annual Safety City program! Attendees will learn about safety from officers and volunteers during this week-long course. Online-onl...

March 2020 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about yard waste, irrigation and Spring Clean-Up Week.

Notes related to the COVID-19 situation:

Utility Billing

The Utility Billing division offers various bill payment options.

• Drop payments in...

February 2020 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about the Citywide Garage Sale, Spring Clean-Up Week, an updated grass/weeds ordinance and the Statewide Tornado Drill.

December 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about snow removal, Budget Billing, pet licenses and the Trailside Dog Park.

November 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about utility bill payment options and includes a form for setting up automatic payments.

October 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about the upcoming gas safety phone survey, the Nov. 5 election, yard waste and utility billing options.

September 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about LIHEAP heating assistance, Project Share and filing complaints.

August 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about safe pool/spa draining, Labor Day closures/trash delays and yard waste requirements.

July 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about irrigation scheduling and meters, billing and Smart911.

June 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about utility rates which go into effect July 1, 2019, pet licensing and pet waste.

May 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about water quality and recycling dos and don'ts, as well as a listing of summer events for 2019!