Today, our City employees got together to celebrate the wins of the last year, recognize the incredible dedication and talent of our staff and even flex our city knowledge with a friendly round of Waukee Trivia. We especially enjoyed honoring and awarding employees for milestone service anniversaries and exceptional commitment to the City. Thank you to all our staff for their continued hard work and commitment to making Waukee a great community!
About us
The City of Waukee is recognized as the fastest growing (large) city in Iowa and is located in Dallas County—one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. The current population is 29,147 residents. Waukee offers a welcoming atmosphere, featuring quality parks, schools and trails. The City is also dedicated to economic development and expanding business opportunities, including the creation of the mixed-use development, Kettlestone.
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http://www.waukee.org/
External link for City of Waukee
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Waukee, Iowa
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- Government Agency
- Specialties
- government, municipality, city government, library, public safety, recreation, and parks
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230 W Hickman Rd
Waukee, Iowa 50263, US
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Updates
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The Independence Day Celebration is moving forward on schedule. Join us in Centennial Park tonight (July 3) for an evening of all-American fun. We're watching the forecast for July 4. Any changes to the schedule will be posted to Waukee.org and the City of Waukee Facebook page. Thanks to all the vendors, partners and parade participants helping Waukee celebrate! Find all the details at www.waukee.org/july.
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We're thrilled to share that the City of Waukee has been awarded grant funding for two exciting community projects! • National Fitness Campaign awarded $30,000 toward a public outdoor fitness center at Ridge Pointe Park along the Heart of the Warrior Trail. This new equipment will give residents and visitors of all fitness levels and ages access to free, adaptable workouts. • Bravo Greater Des Moines awarded $50,000 for the upcoming public art installation along Tallgrass Pond. Look for an announcement on the design soon!
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Be part of the celebration! Showcase your brand and connect with your community in Waukee's Independence Day Parade on July 4. Participation is free, and we invite your business or organization to apply by 10 p.m. on June 30. Submit your entry now at Waukee.org/July. A few key things to know: 1. Candy is allowed, but no water balloons, water guns or spraying water at spectators. 2. The parade is a community event for all families and all ages, so keep your float to a “G” rating. 3. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the floats, vehicles or in the staging area. 4. No loud noise makers (horns, sirens), so the parade is enjoyable for everyone.
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We're hiring! We're accepting applications for a Traffic Signal Technician to join our Public Works team. You'll be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing traffic signal equipment, street lights and traffic signs around Waukee. You must have the required International Municipal Signal Association certifications or be ready to get them during your first year. The hourly wage for this role is $30.11 - $35.23. Applications close at noon on Tuesday, June 18. Apply today at Waukee.org/Jobs.
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If you're a small business owner in Waukee, check out this opportunity with the Greater Des Moines Partnership on June 10!
Did you know that as a Waukee Area Chamber and Greater Des Moines Partnership dual member, you receive a discounted rate on your ticket to the annual Small Business Success Summit? RSVP to save your spot and take your business to the next level in #DSMUSA: DSMpartnership.com/summit.
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Join the team! We're hiring for a Water/Wastewater Laborer with the City of Waukee. Help keep the fastest-growing large city in Iowa running smoothly. You'll responsible for a variety of maintenance and repair duties including installing water meters, testing samples and completing service calls. You must have your IDNR Water Distribution & Water Treatment Grade I certifications or be ready to get them during your first year and a half. The hourly wage for this role is $27.84 - $30.11. Applications close June 4 at 4 p.m. Apply today at Waukee.org/Jobs.
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The Waukee Family YMCA opened the exciting new Makerspace this week. It's full of tools, resources and gear to explore science, tech, art and more. Check in with the YMCA on programs and opportunities to get in there and have some fun! #STEAM #Waukee
Yesterday, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Waukee Family YMCA's Makerspace! We are so excited to see this new space flourish and provide new opportunities to our community!
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Excited to have our Economic Development Director, Jennifer Brown on this panel with the Des Moines Business Record to talk about growth!
The Des Moines area has dozens of retail areas that draw residents and visitors alike, from malls and big box stores to strip centers and storefronts in high traffic areas. Our Project515 panel discussion will bring together experts for a conversation about the role those shopping options play in the retail ecosystem and what’s happening in retail across the metro. We will look at where retail is strong, areas where challenges exist and what’s being done to address them. Register for this informative virtual event: https://lnkd.in/g2CmNu8E... Featured Panelists: Mindy Bergstrom, owner, Cooks' Emporium Jennifer Brown, economic development director, City of Waukee Bill Wright, senior vice president, CBRE Lisa Bates, assistant director of communications, Iowa Retail Initiative - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach What is Project515? Project515 is a series of real estate and development focused virtual events that will dive deep into three specific subsections of the industry: office, retail and housing. The series has a goal of illuminating future challenges and trends, while amplifying discussions with the region’s key stakeholders that do business directly in the sectors and with those business leaders dependent on the health and vitality of the real estate industry for a strong and growing community. Coverage of these panel-style discussions will appear in both written and video form and be integrated across the Business Record in print, weekly CRE e-newsletter, businessrecord.com and social platforms.
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Want to hear from our state-level representatives? The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Lemonade at City Hall tomorrow.
Join the Waukee Area Chamber's Government Affairs Committee for their Legislative Lemonade, presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty, on Wednesday, May 29th at 5:30pm in the Waukee City Hall - Council Chambers. Hear from Waukee's State Legislators, Senator Sarah Trone Garriott and Representative Kenan Judge, as they talk about what happened this legislative session!
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