NW 10th Street to Close North of Hickman Road

NW 10th Street will close approximately a half-mile north of Hickman Road starting Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at 8 a.m. The closure is expected to last at least through the end of January. Local traffic will still have access to adjacent properties both north...

Waukee Betterment Foundation and City Reveal New EPIC Inclusive Playground

At a public event held on Thursday, Jan. 23, the Waukee Betterment Foundation and the City of Waukee announced new details about the community park and sports complex the City is building, including the facility’s name – “Tri...

New Iowa DOT Driver's License and ID Service Center Now Open in Waukee

The Iowa Department of Transportation opened its newest driver’s license and identification service center in Waukee. It is located in Kettlestone Plaza between Jimmy John’s and UnityPoint Health Clinic at 1156 SE Ashworth Road, at the...

Outdoor Ice Rink Now Open

The ice rink is now open. Follow the Waukee Parks & Rec Facebook page for updates related to ice conditions/closures.

The Centennial Park Outdoor Ice Rink is open during winter months when weather permits. The rink is located in the southeast ...

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 ...

City Council to Make Special Appointment to Fill Vacant Seat

The Waukee Mayor and City Council Members will appoint a new member to fill the City Council seat vacated when Mayor Clarke was elected to her new office. The partial term on the five-person, at-large Council will expire Dec. 31, 2021. Interested candidat...

Venture School Seeking Entrepreneurs for Training Program

Are you a local resident looking for a way to launch a startup? Look no further than the University of Iowa’s Venture School! Venture School works with startups, small businesses, non-profits and corporate innovation teams across the state of Io...

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 ...

Mayor and City Council Members Take Oaths

At the Jan. 6, 2020 Waukee City Council meeting, City Clerk Becky Schuett administered the oath of office for new Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke (right). New City Council Member Chris Crone (first below) and incumbent City Council Member Larry Lyon (second ...

Library Offers Auto Renewals and Loan History

The Waukee Public Library is offering convenient new features through cardholders’ accounts. Library materials will now be renewed automatically on due dates if there are no item holds and if pending fines are less than $5. Users can renew items...

Hentges Hired as Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Waukee Fire Department recently welcomed Eric Hentges as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Hentges went through the department's in-house fire academy in 2012 and has worked part-time for Waukee Fire since 2012. He holds a bachelor's degree in Busine...

City Council Approves Urban Chickens Ordinance

In November 2019, the Waukee City Council approved a new Urban Chickens ordinance. The ordinance allows Waukee residents living in R-1 and R-2 residential districts to house up to six female chickens (hens) for non-commercial use. Roosters are not allowed...

Registration Open for Girls Spring Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from mid-April through early June. Online registration ends Feb. 17, 2020. Register participants for the grade they are in for the 2019-...

Enjoy Books and Bingo with the Winter Reading Program

The Waukee Public Library Winter Reading Program starts Nov. 15! This year’s theme is "Winter Bingo - Are You Yeti?”, and instead of reading logs, participants will utilize bingo cards. All ages of children, teens and adults can t...

City Council Approves Entertainment District Agreeement

On Monday, Nov. 4, the Waukee City Council voted to approve an agreement for a massive 40-acre development which will be called "The Quarter." It will be located along Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee, bringing entertainment, events and office sp...

Waukee Library to Offer Free Conversational English Sessions

The Waukee Public Library will soon begin offering free Conversational English sessions. Beginning Thursday, April 4, Conversational English will be held at 10 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The sessions will be guided by a trained ...

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...

Venture School Seeking Entrepreneurs for Training Program

Are you a local resident looking for a way to launch a startup? Look no further than the University of Iowa’s Venture School! Venture School works with startups, small businesses, non-profits and corporate innovation teams across the state of Io...

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...

City Council Approves Entertainment District Agreeement

On Monday, Nov. 4, the Waukee City Council voted to approve an agreement for a massive 40-acre development which will be called "The Quarter." It will be located along Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee, bringing entertainment, events and office sp...

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...

Hentges Hired as Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Waukee Fire Department recently welcomed Eric Hentges as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Hentges has worked part-time for the department since 2012.

The Waukee Fire Department recently welcomed Eric Hentges as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Hentges went through the department's in-house fire academy in 2012 and has worked part-time for Waukee Fire since 2012. He holds a bachelor's degree in Busine...

Waukee Betterment Foundation and City Reveal New EPIC Inclusive Playground

At a public event held on Thursday, Jan. 23, the Waukee Betterment Foundation and the City of Waukee announced new details about the community park and sports complex the City is building, including the facility’s name – “Tri...

Outdoor Ice Rink to Open Jan. 16 at 3 p.m.

The ice rink will open on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. Follow the Waukee Parks & Rec Facebook page for updates related to ice conditions/closures.

The Centennial Park Outdoor Ice Rink is open during winter months when weather permits. The rink ...

Registration Open for Girls Spring Softball

Registration for the Waukee Parks & Recreation Department's Girls Softball League is now open. The season will run from mid-April through early June. Online registration ends Feb. 17, 2020. Register participants for the grade they are in for the 2019-...

Tot Lot Keeps Toddlers Busy All Winter

Waukee Parks & Recreation is changing up session times and the location of its toddler play program. Tot Lot will be held on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Fox Creek Pavilion. From Oct. 1-March 31, toddlers can play w...

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!

April 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about property owner responsibility for water/sewer lines, National Safe Digging Month, and requesting utility information or registering complaints.

March 2019 Utility Billing News

This month's Utility Billing News includes information about yard waste collection, HIRTA Public Transit, irrigation meters, Solarize Waukee and Spring Clean-Up events!

February 2019 Utility Billing News

February 2019 Utility Billing News includes information about National Gas Utility Workers' Day, the Citywide Garage Sale, Spring Clean-Up Week, billing software transition and the Statewide Tornado Drill.