Who Was Named Waukee Citizen of the Year?

Mayor Bill Peard announced Cyndi Craigmile as the 2012 Waukee Citizen of the Year at Monday's City Council meeting.

According to a news release from the city, Craigmile was chosen for the award by a committee consisting of Mayor Peard; David Wilkerson, superintendent for the Waukee Community School District; Vickie Dornfeld, Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce president; and 2011 Citizen of the Year Ann Strong. 

Craigmile was selected for the honor for her service to the community in various areas including the Waukee Public Schools, her church, and community-wide initiatives including Diapers for Haiti, the release said.

“My sincerest congratulations to Cyndi for her involvement in this community," Peard said. "She has done a fine job.” 

As Citizen of the Year, Craigmile will be honored with a public reception yet to be scheduled and presented with a Key to the City by Peard. She will also be recognized by riding in Waukee’s Fourth of July and Waukee Fest parades.