Barbecue, All Kinds of Chocolate: That's What's Cookin' in Waukee

Check out our photos from the first What's Cookin' in Waukee, held Thursday night at Prairieview Commons. And add your own pix, too.

Waukee Realtor Phillips Named to 30 Under 30 List

Remax Realtor Cy Phillips of Waukee has been selected as a 30 Under 30 honoree by a national magazine.

Tasty Treats: Find Out What's Cookin' in Waukee Today

Waukee's first business expo and food tasting kicks off at 5:30 p.m. today at Prairieview Commons. Sample treats, learn about local businesses and stop by the Waukee Patch table to say hi.

Waukee Chamber to Hold Breakfast Before Business at Library

The chamber event will allow members to mingle and learn more as the Waukee Public Library celebrates 10 years in the current facility.

WOW House: What You Get for $1.3M in Waukee Real Estate

From the maple ceiling with ornamental crown moldings or large, stone double-sided fireplace to the large picture windows and the cherry cabinets, check out 450 Painted Woods Drive.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of April 1.

What Thriller Topped Waukee's Redbox?

Check out this week's Top 5 Redbox rentals and make your viewing list.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of March 21.

Alice's Restaurant Lives: Get Your Tickets for Alice's Spaghetti Land Dinner

The April 14 fundraiser at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with food provided by the family that ran the legendary Waukee restaurant, will benefit the Waukee Area Historical Society.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of March 14.

Waukee Hy-Vee Construction Continues Despite Blustery Weather: Photos

Snow on the ground and strong north winds earlier in the week didn't stop crews from their work on the massive new Hy-Vee Food Store under construction in Waukee.

Chamber Plans First What's Cookin' in Waukee Event

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce has a new event planned for spring: What's Cookin' in Waukee. The event is a mix of a food tasting and business expo.

Who's Hiring? Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of March 11.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of Feb. 28.

101-Year-Old at Legacy Pointe Celebrates Birthday by Helping Others

Margaret George, a resident of The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community in Waukee, recently celebrate her 101st birthday in a thoughtful fashion.

Waukee Chamber Member of the Year Appreciates Dynamic Group

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce honored members for their contributions in 2012 during a banquet last month. Today meet Dave Milburn, the Member of the Year.

Waukee E-Commerce Marketer Goodsmiths Wins Office Makeover Contest

The online craft marketplace founded by two Waukee men won a $20,000 office makeover for its space in Valley Junction. Turnstone, the company holding the contest, said it chose Goodsmiths for its maker culture and need for a collaborative workspace.

Snyder Enjoys Meeting New People Through Volunteerism With Chamber

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce honored two members with Ambassador of the Year honors last month. Today meet Terry Snyder, a commercial photographer often taking photos at community events.

Morain Loves Making a Difference in Waukee Business Community

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce honored two members with Ambassador of the Year honors last month. Today meet Erna Morain, who is also the incoming president of the Waukee Rotary Club.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of Feb. 21.

2013 Fuel Cost: Gas Prices Soaring in Waukee, Des Moines Metro

Iowa gas prices could hit $4.20 in April, and they've already spiked 59 cents from January.

Upcoming Waukee Chamber Events: Networking Luncheon, Two Ribbon Cuttings, Black History Month Celebration

Join Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce members this month for a lunch at The Village at Legacy Pointe, a ribbon cutting for the new Kum & Go store and Absolute Performance Therapy, and a Business After Hours celebrating Black History Month at the lib

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of Feb. 14.

Where to File Taxes, When to File and Changes to 2012 Deductions

Despite a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season, the time is here. Where to go in Waukee and why you might want to make your appointment to file your income tax returns as soon as possible.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee for the week of Feb. 7.

Upcoming Waukee Chamber Events: Networking Luncheon, Kum & Go Ribbon Cutting, Black History Month Celebration

Join fellow Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce members this month for a lunch at The Village at Legacy Pointe, a ribbon cutting for the new Kum & Go store, and a Business After Hours celebrating Black History Month at the library.

New Kum & Go Store Opens on North Side of I-80 Exit at Waukee

Made-to-order pizza, fresh baked goods and more fueling stations are some of the amenities at Waukee's newest Kum & Go store.

Rumored Wing Shortage Has Super Bowl Partiers Clucking Like Decapitated Chickens

Americans will wolf down 1.23 billion chicken wings while watching the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens battle for the national football championship in Super Bowl XLVII. Grocers say they have enough wings to satisfy central Iowa appetites.

Five Iowa Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our picks for who's hiring near Waukee and in the Des Moines metro for the week of Jan. 31.

Waukee Chamber Honors Ambassadors of the Year, Member of the Year

Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich was the keynote speaker at Sunday night's annual banquet held by the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce.

Absolute Performance Therapy Moving to New Office Next Week

The Waukee physical therapy clinic will move Feb. 1 to a new retail center around the corner from its present location.

Could Your Small Office Win a Makeover?

One business in the Des Moines metro will win a $20,000 office space makeover.

Waukee Hy-Vee Store Construction Part of 2013 Company Building Boom

The Waukee store under construction is one of two new locations being built this year in the metro by the West Des Moines-based grocery chain.

Target Issues Recall for Flammable Pajamas

Target is recalling about 560,000 pajamas sold between August and November 2012.

Nebraska Woman Conquers 5-Pound Sandwich in Less Than 8 Minutes

Molly Schuyler was at the Waukee/West Des Moines Jethro's location Wednesday to demolish the ginormous sandwich in 15 minutes or less.

Last Day to Nominate Deserving Waukee Family for Free Portrait Session

The owner of Bella K Photography in Waukee is taking nominations for one lucky family to win a free portrait session. Owner Kristi Stephens says the idea was started to preserve the portraits of a Newtown, CT, shooting victim.

Waukee Gets a Taste of New York Dining

Residents of Waukee can get a taste of Italian and Greek fare, along with American dishes, at New York Restaurant.

Reserve a Seat for Waukee Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce will bestow a Member of the Year Award and honor an Ambassador of the Year at the Jan. 27 banquet. Tickets are on sale now.

ENCORE: What Businesses Opened in Waukee in 2012?

Waukee gained a steady number of new businesses in the past year. Here's a roundup of some of them.

Top 9 of Iowa: Handguns and Racial Threats, Alert Averts Crisis, Houston Rocket Royce White's NBA Future and Iowa's Rose Bowl Star

Also, an Iowa City man was charged for going on a crime spree that ended with him ramming his car into Scheels in the Coral Ridge Mall and test firing weapons inside.