City of Waukee

06/07/2026

Starting Monday, June 8, there will be lane closures on side streets along Hickman Road at NW 10th Street, NW 6th Street and Dartmoor while crews paint crosswalks and pavement markings.

06/05/2026

On June 8, Waukee City Council meets in work session. The meeting agenda is available at https://www.waukee.org/agendacenter

06/05/2026

Is your lawn patchy, soggy after rain or just hard to keep green? That’s likely a soil problem and the Healthy Lawn Program for soil quality restoration can help. In this cost-share program, the City splits costs with the homeowner.

You’re eligible if:
- You’re a Waukee property owner of a single-family home.
- Home has a Certificate of Occupancy for at least one year. Since September 2025 for this program.
- You have not already done soil quality restoration with the Stormwater Grant program.

Go to Waukee.org/HealthyLawn to learn what this program includes, how to apply and an estimated timeline.

06/04/2026

Stop at our booth and say “hi!” at Waukee Palooza this Saturday, June 6. Our booth will be up 4-8 p.m. but the festival continues until 10 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and your family for live music, food, drinks and fun! It’s a great opportunity to chat with City of Waukee staff or council members and enjoy a fun night in our community. Will you be there?

🎉 The Waukee Palooza Silent Auction is now live! Be one of the first to check it out and place your bids.
https://app.bidbeacon.com/ #/auction/2026PALOOZA/details

This year's auction features something for everyone, including:

🏈 Iowa vs. Iowa State football tickets
🔥 Smokeless fire pit
🎵 Concert tickets
🍽️ Gift cards from local businesses
🎟️ Unique experiences
✈️ Vacation and travel packages

https://app.bidbeacon.com/ #/auction/2026PALOOZA/details

Every bid helps support local community initiatives while giving you the chance to take home some incredible items.

Don't wait—the best bidding starts early! Check out the auction today and see what catches your eye before the competition heats up.

We'll also see you at Waukee Palooza on June 6 from 4–10 PM at the Waukee Hy-Vee for a great evening of live music, food, drinks, and family fun.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 | 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝘆-𝗩𝗲𝗲

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀! Shottenkirk Waukee Chevrolet, Dupaco Community Credit Union, The Iowa Clinic

06/03/2026

Want to make reading extra fun for you or your kiddo? Join the 2026 Summer Challenge with the Waukee Public Library! Log your reading and win prizes. Audio books, reading a book to your kiddos or watching a video of someone else reading counts toward your goal. Sign up at WaukeeLibrary.beanstack.org or pick up a reading log at the Library.

06/01/2026

We are still in Stage 2 Water Alert. This calls for a voluntary 50% reduction of outdoor water usage. Lawn watering makes up 40% of the water demand so all homes and businesses cutting back on irrigation will make a difference.

05/29/2026

Waukee City Council meets in regular session June 1. The meeting agenda is available at https://www.waukee.org/agendacenter

05/29/2026

As you start filling your summer calendar, here are a few dates to add.

1. Have a young entrepreneur at home? Sign them up for the Kids Markets by June 30. Kids can run their own booth, sell handmade items or baked goods, practice talking with customers and learn how to handle money. The market takes place on Friday, July 3 in Centennial Park. Register at https://kidsmarkets.com/markets/waukee.
2. We’re also getting ready for all the July 3 and 4 fun. From tournaments and the parade to volunteer opportunities, there’s a way to be involved. Find the full schedule at Waukee.org/IndependenceDay.
3. Planning a neighborhood block party for Independence Day? Submit your application by June 8 so council has time to review it and the associated street closures before your event. A deposit is required, but you will get it back if the barricades are returned in good condition. Apply at Waukee.org/PermitApplications.

05/28/2026

How are you kind to your mind? Yesterday, City staff learned tips for taking care of our physical, mental and emotional well-being from Sheila Russell of Front Line Therapy LLC. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, staff showed their support by wearing a Be Kind to your Mind t-shirt from a fundraiser for a mental health organization.

05/27/2026

Stage II: Water Alert was issued today, May 27 by Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW). Residents and businesses are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use by 50 percent.

Why go to Stage 2? Nitrate levels are high in source waters. Treatment facilities are running, and all finished water continues to meet federal and state water standards. The forecast shows several days of hot, dry weather, which usually spikes demand from irrigation. To reduce stress on the water system, we're asking everyone to cut back on outdoor water use.

- If you water 2 days a week, cut to 1. If you water 20 minutes, reduce to 10 minutes. Make sure you only water in early morning hours so less water is lost to evaporation.

- Skip watering shaded areas and focus only on stressed patches.

- Sweep instead of hosing off driveways or pavement.

- Check for leaks inside and out: faucets, hoses, sprinkler systems, toilets. A small leak can waste a lot of water quickly.

Thanks for doing your part to help protect our water supply!

NOTE: Westown Meadows Park spray ground will go to reduced hours of 2-7 p.m. until conditions improve. Fox Creek Splash Pad remains open normal hours. It uses a recirculation system to treat and reuse water.