Waukee Tax Rate to Remain Steady, Spending Up for Next Fiscal Year

The city of Waukee's proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 includes a spending increase of about $500,000. Resources will be increased at the city's police, fire and economic development departments.

Waukee Officials May Cut WEDCO Funding and Hire City Development Staffer

City officials are considering hiring a staff member to work on economic development, and increasing the money given to the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance.

2012 Sees More Work Than Past Years at Dallas County Recorder's Office

The county office recorded more than 26,000 documents last year, says Recorder Chad Airhart.

Mayor Peard Appointed to Workforce Investment Board

Waukee Mayor Bill Peard has been appointed to the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board.

Grab Dinner at Pizza Ranch and Help Waukee Library Teen Group

The Waukee Pizza Ranch is hosting a fundraiser next week for the Teen Advisory Board of the Waukee Public Library.

Waukee Library Holds Annual Potluck, Meeting

The library's annual meeting and potluck will be held Tuesday. Dinner will include a presentation by Caron Ode, the author of "Celebrate Iowa."

Waukee Library Sees 20 Percent Jump in Visitors During 2012

More people stopped into the library, and more items were checked out in 2012, especially e-books.

Blanchard Announces Re-Election Run for Waukee City Council

City Councilman Shane Blanchard has announced that he plans to seek a second term in November's election.

Waukee Council Hires Lobbyist for 2013 Legislative Session

At Monday night's Waukee City Council meeting, members voted 4-1 to hire a Des Moines law firm to lobby for the city during the 2013 legislative session.

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date of when you can file plus some locations in Waukee to get help on your taxes and financial planning.

Waukee Hires New City Administrator

Tim Moerman, an assistant city manager in Ankeny, is the new city administrator for Waukee, officials announced Thursday night.

Rep. Taylor Welcomes Students to Iowa Capitol

Rep. Rob Taylor of Waukee welcomed a couple of students to the statehouse this week.

Former GOP Caucus Winner Huckabee to Headline Iowa GOP Event in Waukee

Fox News Channel host, former Arkansas governor and former Iowa Republican Caucus winner Mike Huckabee is the headliner at the Feb. 23 pro-life event. Point of Grace Church will host the gathering.

IRS Announces New 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions

It's tax time again in Waukee and elsewhere. Standard deductions will increase, but the ceiling for itemized deductions decrease in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year and places in the area where you can go to get your t

Lawmakers Mull Medicaid Expansion, Seen as Key in Funding Mental Health Care Redesign

If Iowa opts out of the Medicaid expansion, poor Iowans with severe mental illnesses – one in six, according to a recent study – could be harmed.

Legislators from Waukee, Western Suburbs Talk Gas Tax Hike, Commercial Property Tax Reform and Budget Surplus

Lawmakers support commercial property tax reform, but warn against "strangling" cities by limiting their ability to provide essential services.

Waukee Council OKs Bids for Sewer Lift Station

The project is a key to allowing construction to continue for parts of the city, officials have said.

Waukee City Hall to Get Facelift in 2013

The work will create better spaces for residents to meet with city employees when they stop by Waukee City Hall.

New Laws for Iowa Fishermen and Firefighters in New Year

A handful of laws went into effect in January; see what might affect you.

Waukee, Are You Going to the Presidential Inauguration? Upload Your Photos

Whether you're celebrating President Obama's inauguration to a second term, serving others to commemorate the Martin Luther King holiday or both, make it part of the permanent historic record on Waukee Patch.

Waukee Council Set to Approve Sewer Project at Monday Meeting

The first meeting of the year should be procedural, with votes to approve bids for a sewer lift station and to appoint residents to boards and commissions.

Agreements With Landowners OKed by Council as Alice's Road Project Proceeds

Progress continues on the Alice's Road project with the Waukee City Council's approval this week of easements along the route.

When Is Christmas Tree Pick-Up in Waukee?

The limbs are getting brittle, the zesty smell is gone. Time to haul your tree to the curb.

UPDATE: Phone Service Restored at Waukee City Hall

Repairs were made to the phone system at Waukee City Hall on Wednesday, and staff there is again reachable by phone.

Waukee Council to Hold Special Meeting Thursday on Alice's Road Project

The city is working to finalize agreements with landowners along the route of the Alice's Road project.

In Case You Missed It: Waukee Mayor's Letter to Community of Newtown, Connecticut

Mayor Bill Peard is sending a letter of condolence on behalf of Waukee residents to the mayor of Newtown, CT.

UPDATE: Waukee City Hall Phones Not Working

A repair technician is on the way, but you can't reach Waukee City Hall right now. Update: The technician didn't make it Friday, phone service should come back Wednesday.

Update: Dallas County Under Tow Ban; Did Waukee Schools Cancel Classes for Thursday?

Can you sleep in Thursday or dig out the car?

Waukee's City Administrator Resigns; Deets Named as Interim Replacement: 2012 in Review

Jeff Kooistra resigned from his position as the Waukee city administrator Monday night amidst criticism that he wasn't doing enough to show progress on the Alice's Road project.

Snow Storm Draco: Waukee Parking Ban Starts Tonight; Garbage Pickup Delayed; Will Schools be Closed?

As the first blizzard of the season heads for Waukee, preparations are under way to keep the roads clear. And Waukee schools are watching the skies and roads to see if classes will be held Thursday.

Waukee Begins Construction on Sewer Project Tied to Alice's Road Corridor

Work has begun on the Fox Creek sewer project, the first phase of the Alice's Road development. The city says the project will serve 600 acres that is slated for a mix of commercial, office and residential use.

Council to Act on Sewer Bids Next Month Clearing Way for House Construction

To keep growing Waukee needs to build a lift station to send raw sewage to the treatment plant. Design changes have pushed the bid-letting for the project back by a month.

Waukee Mayor's Letter to Community of Newtown, Connecticut

Mayor Bill Peard is sending a letter of condolence on behalf of Waukee residents to the mayor of Newtown, CT.

Plans for Home Construction Get Council's OK

At Monday's Waukee City Council meeting officials approved plans for housing construction in two areas, and Mayor Bill Peard said he would send a letter of sympathy to Newtown, CT, on behalf of Waukee residents.

Ron Paul's Son Says America Needs to Find Moral Bearings: 2012 in Review

The Kentucky sentator spoke to a conservative Christian group in Iowa, where supporters of his father, Ron Paul, have taken over leadership in the state Republican Party. The younger Paul spoke in Waukee about his journey as a Christian.

Waukee a Must-Stop on GOP Presidential Campaign Tours: 2012 in Review

From Michele Bachmann stumping at the Waukee Pizza Ranch to Tim Pawlenty giving a shout out to Mitt Romney at Chad Airhart's 35th birthday party, Waukee was a stronghold of GOP support in the 2012 presidential race.

Adams Praises Clean Campaign, Says He Wants to Stay Involved in Process

Democratic Senate District 22 candidate Desmund Adams, who lost his bid for the seat Tuesday to Republican Charles Schneider, posted his thoughts on the special election on his website today.

Former Waukee City Administrator a Finalist for Windsor Heights' Top Job

Jeff Kooistra resigned from his Waukee position in May after being criticized at earlier City Council meetings for a lack of progress on city goals. He received six months pay and insurance as a severance package.

UPDATE: GOP's Charles Schneider Wins Senate District 22 Over Democrat Desmund Adams

Voters in Waukee, and parts of West Des Moines, Clive and Windsor Heights went to the polls today to settle the last campaign of the 2012 election season.

Ward Pushes Back Challenge From Evangelical Pastor Jeff Mullen in Senate District 22: 2012 in Review

The Point of Grace pastor challenged State Sen. Pat Ward in the June primary for the newly drawn Senate District 22 seat. Ward won, but died from breast cancer before the general election.