Waukee City Hall Complex to Reopen July 6

Waukee City Hall, located at 230 W. Hickman Road and the adjacent Development Services (building permits, zoning, etc.) Annex, located at 204 W. Hickman Road behind City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m. The Waukee Public Safety B...

Several Parks & Rec Programs to Resume

While many late spring/early summer programs were canceled, several Parks & Recreation Department programs are now resuming. City staff and Partnered Program leaders will be taking additional health precautions and will be increasing sanitation effort...

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...

A Message from the Mayor - Please Conserve Water

In the midst of a very hot, dry summer, Waukee is experiencing significant water usage by residents and businesses with rises in the amount of water used for irrigation and lawn watering contributing to that increase.

The City of Waukee is taking steps to ...

Waukee Issued Record 1,531 Building Permits in FY 2020

The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a record number of building permits during Fiscal Year 2020. From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, the City issued 1,531 building permits with a total valuation of $214.8 million. The num...

Mask Up, Waukee!

CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.). A face covering is less about protecting the wearer, and more about protecting those ar...

Waukee Police Officer Kelli Cichoski Promoted to Sergeant

Waukee Police Officer Kelli Cichoski was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Cichoski joined the Waukee Police Department in 2015 as a patrol officer. She most recently served as a detective and will now be the Sergeant supervising the departm...

Conserve Water by Limiting or Staggering Irrigation/Watering

On hot days, please conserve water if possible by limiting or staggering irrigation/lawn watering. In addition to saving money on your utility bill by using less water, water conservation helps prevent water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local wat...

Waukee City Hall Complex Reopened

Waukee City Hall, located at 230 W. Hickman Road and the adjacent Development Services (building permits, zoning, etc.) Annex, located at 204 W. Hickman Road behind City Hall, are now reopened to members of the public. The Waukee Public Works Building is ...

2019 City of Waukee Report Card Tracks Progress and Opportunities

The City of Waukee recently compiled data and fun facts in a new annual "Report Card". See a snapshot of Waukee in categories such as the economy, development, public safety, housing and more. The information is certainly not exhaustive, but rat...

Capital Improvement Projects Update - July 1, 2020

The City of Waukee is continually working on public capital improvement projects which address current needs, sustain existing infrastructure and ensure that the City’s services and amenities are ready for continued growth of the Waukee communit...

Golf Course Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In 2020, Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course is celebrating its 20^th anniversary! It first opened in 2000 as a private course and was purchased by the City of Waukee in 2005 as City officials saw potential for more outdoor recreation in the community. Each ...

Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 & 4 Only

As a reminder, the use of legal fireworks within the Waukee city limits is allowed only on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on those respective days. Exploding or discharging consumer fireworks on days/times other than those allowed is...

Learn About the Waukee PD's Use of Force Policy

To Waukee residents, visitors and business partners:

The May 2020 tragedy involving George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, and several other high-profile incidents have resulted in the initiation of some much needed conversations about law enforcement in the U.S...

Several Parks & Rec Programs to Resume

While many late spring/early summer programs were canceled, several Parks & Recreation Department programs are now resuming. City staff and Partnered Program leaders will be taking additional health precautions and will be increasing sanitation effort...

Reggie Bell Named Waukee’s 2019 Citizen of the Year

Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke has named community advocate and military veteran Reggie Bell Waukee’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year honor is given each year to an exemplary resident who represents the true spirit of community s...

Registration Open for Fall Girls Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from mid-August through early October. Online registration ends July 24, 2020. Register participants for the grade they w...

Take a Summer Reading Adventure!

“Imagine Your Story" with the Waukee Public Library this summer! All ages of children, teens and adults can read or listen to books and earn prizes from June 1-July 31 with the annual Summer Reading Program. It works a bit differently this ...

Waukee Named Fastest-Growing Large (20,000+) City in Iowa

The State Data Center at the State Library of Iowa has released estimates for populations of Iowa cities in 2019 from the U.S. Census Bureau. These estimates will be the last look at Iowa’s population totals before the release of the 2020 Census...

Outdoor Warning Sirens and Severe Weather Information

Outdoor warning sirens are considered an outdoor warning system that prompts anyone outdoors to seek shelter. Outdoor warning sirens are not intended for citizens indoors; rather, the Waukee Fire Department recommends citizens utilize a weather radio and ...

Portable Irrigation Meter Certification Options

WASP Senior Luncheons Postponed Until August

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

Waukee Issued Record 1,531 Building Permits in FY 2020

The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a record number of building permits during Fiscal Year 2020. From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, the City issued 1,531 building permits with a total valuation of $214.8 million. The num...

Monthly Building Permit Report June 2020

The City of Waukee issued 154 building permits in June 2020. There were 42 permits issued for single family homes, two for multi-family developments and 108 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total...

Monthly Building Permit Report May 2020

The City of Waukee issued 141 building permits in May 2020. There were 28 permits issued for single family homes and 110 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total taxable valuation in May equaled $1...

Monthly Building Permit Report April 2020

The City of Waukee issued 143 building permits in April 2020. There were 40 permits issued for single family homes, 12 permits issued for townhomes and 87 which fall in the “Other” category (monument signs, furnaces, etc.). The total t...

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...

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...

Outdoor Warning Sirens and Severe Weather Information

Outdoor warning sirens are considered an outdoor warning system that prompts anyone outdoors to seek shelter; they are not necessarily meant to be heard from indoors. Members of the public can sign up for free weather alert text messages.

Outdoor warning sirens are considered an outdoor warning system that prompts anyone outdoors to seek shelter. Outdoor warning sirens are not intended for citizens indoors; rather, the Waukee Fire Department recommends citizens utilize a weather radio and ...

Program Highlight: Countdown to Kindergarten

Countdown to Kindergarten is designed for children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020.

Future kindergarteners will be engaged in activities that will prepare them for kindergarten. Throughout the camp, participants will practice age-appr...

Golf Course Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In 2020, Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course is celebrating its 20^th anniversary! It first opened in 2000 as a private course and was purchased by the City of Waukee in 2005 as City officials saw potential for more outdoor recreation in the community. Each ...

Program Highlight: Camp Brainiac

Camp Brainiac is a full-day, summer camp for elementary kids grades K-5th! It features a full week of fun fueled by STEAM activities. This summer campers will be exploring the science behind superheros, the animal kingdom and space! Run exclusively by lic...

Several Parks & Rec Programs to Resume

While many late spring/early summer programs were canceled, several Parks & Recreation Department programs are now resuming. City staff and Partnered Program leaders will be taking additional health precautions and will be increasing sanitation effort...

Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course Now Open

Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course has officially reopened. While the driving range and golf course will be open, some modifications are being made to encourage social distancing and to allow staff time for extra cleaning measures. The City is taking extra...

Meet the Instructor: Studio Bea Dance - 2 to Move

Read about Studio Bea Dance’s instructor Holly Williams!

Holly Williams:

I’m the owner and instructor of Studio Bea Dance, and I have been dancing for over 20 years and teaching/assisting for over 10. I graduated with a bachelor&rsqu...

Meet the Instructor: Camp Brainiac

Mallory Lynch is one of Camp Brainiac’s instructors. See what she has to say!

Mallory Lynch:

Hello! My name is Ms. Lynch and I teach 5^th and 6^th grade at Western Hills Elementary School in West Des Moines. My favorite season is summer and I&rs...

Meet the Instructor: Life Time Tennis Camps

Read about Life Time’s Tennis Camps instructor, Arnold Wehrenbergs, extensive background and success in tennis.

Arnold Wehrenberg – Tennis Manager

USPTR, USTA HP, USRSA Certified

I transferred to Des Moines from the Life Time in Charlotte...

Meet the Instructors: Countdown to Kindergarten

Meet the instructors for Countdown to Kindergarten! Read about Megan Trader and Jessica Hammans’ excitement for helping incoming kindergarteners!

Megan Trader: 

I have been a teacher in the Waukee Community School District for seven year...

Program Highlight: Super Snackers

Waukee’s next top chef might be in your own house - let us help you find out! Chefs will learn new, fun and healthy summer snack ideas they can make any time of the year. At the end of each class, each chef will be able to sample their creations...

Registration Open for Fall Girls Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department’s Fall Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from mid-August through early October. Online registration ends July 24, 2020. Register participants for the grade they w...

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. 25-Sept. 22. Game play will be 4 vs. 4 with four quarters of eight...

Waukee Police Officer Kelli Cichoski Promoted to Sergeant

Waukee Police Officer Kelli Cichoski was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Cichoski joined the Waukee Police Department in 2015 as a patrol officer. She most recently served as a detective and will now be the Sergeant supervising the departm...

Learn About the Waukee PD's Use of Force Policy

To Waukee residents, visitors and business partners:

The May 2020 tragedy involving George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, and several other high-profile incidents have resulted in the initiation of some much needed conversations about law enforcement in the U.S...

WASP Senior Luncheons Postponed Until August

The Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP) luncheons will be postponed until August due to COVID-19 concerns. The next scheduled WASP senior luncheon will be Wednesday, Aug. 26 at noon at the Waukee Community Center. These luncheons are free and aim to con...

June 2020 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about new utility rates, pet waste and licensing. 

May 2020 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about the annual water quality report and recycling guidelines.

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April 2020 Utility Billing News

This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about bulky trash items, irrigation meters, Safe Digging Month, and the procedure for requesting information or registering complaints with the Waukee Gas Department.

Read on...

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.