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Glendale Drive Lane Closures
Plan for intermittent lane closures on Glendale Drive starting September 22 for about two weeks. Most of the work is concentrated at the intersection of Glendale Drive and Windfield Parkway. Work is dependent on weather.
Things to Know for Post Storm Clean-up
If you are cleaning up after recent storms and have yard debris or household materials to throw out, read this guidance for curbside pick-up. Do not put household hazardous waste on the curb or in your trash bins. Take that to the Metro Waste facility.
August 2026 Waukee Monthly Building Report
The City of Waukee issued 187 building permits in August 2026: 34 single-family, 6 townhomes, 5 multi-family, 1 Commercial, and 141 in the "Other" Category. Total property valuation in August equaled $39.9 million.
Warrior Lane Closures 2026
Update 9/4: S Warrior Lane between University Avenue and the south entrance into St. Boniface Church's parking lot will close on September 8, 2026. Visitors can still get to St. Boniface Church from their south entrance on S Warrior Lane.
September 2026 Utility Billing News
This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about assistance programs for low-income Iowans for home repairs or heating bills and tips as we wrap up summer for irrigation and emptying pools or hot tubs.
L.A. Grant Parkway Closure-Homecoming
Plan for temporary road closures for the Waukee High School Homecoming Parade on September 24 at 5:30 p.m. Closures include portions of SE L.A. Grant Parkway, SE Telby Lane and SE Ashworth Drive. Use extra caution in this area with increased traffic.
Ute Avenue: I-80 Bridge Work
The bridge for Dallas County Road R-22/Ute Avenue (Exit 117) over Interstate 80 will be closed for repairs from Tuesday, September 8 until the end of October. The I-80 ramps on both sides will remain open.
June 2026 Utility Billing News
This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about impacts of Independence Day, water quality, utility rate updates, fireworks rules, irrigation ban and summer programs.
July 2026 Utility Billing News
This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about Public Safety day, paying utility bills by text, city council priorities, saving water and lots of summer fun!
August 2026 Utility Billing News
This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about impacts of Labor Day, preparing for fall and lots of fun programs coming up in Waukee.
May 2026 Utility Billing News
This month’s Utility Billing News includes information about feedback for Parks and Recreation, applying for the Library Board of Trustees, permit requirements for home improvements, street closures for block parties, summer events, irrigation and more.