Waukee News

One person was treated for smoke inhalation this morning, after an overnight house fire in Waukee. via WHO-TV Des Moines

“I had heard of this traveling exhibit that was available from the museum in Cedar Rapids, so I called and reserved it”

As a way to expand on the Big Read program, local organizations are bringing Holocaust history to the halls of Waukee schools next week. via Des Moines Register

At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors for the Boone Community School District Tuesday night, the focus was largely on improvements being made for the financial health of the school and the future ... via Boone Today

“I don't expect this whole thing to get annexed in two years”

Dave Felt is in the middle again. His family's farm, already eyed for a regional airport, lies along U.S. Highway 6 between Adel and Waukee, amid 40 square miles of rural Dallas County that planners expect will ... via Indianola Record-Herald

“We're trying to slow down contamination”

Waukee educators have requested that students not give certain candy or edible homemade treats to their valentines this year. via Des Moines Register

Weather conditions forced the cancellation or postponement of Tuesday night's CIML games. via Des Moines Register

People living in Waukee could be moving around town a little faster. The city council is considering three speed increases. via KFSM-TV Fort Smith

“The question is if we can get those people to vote”

Public dissension was noticeably absent from the first of four public forums on the proposed $70 million bond issue for the Waukee school district, held Monday night at Maple Grove Elementary School. via Des Moines Register

There was little contention at the first of five public forums on the proposed $70 million bond issue for the Waukee school district, held Monday at Maple Grove Elementary. via Indianola Record-Herald

“We find it extremely important that we expose them to their culture as much as possible”

Katie Wang, 10, of Clive gets her face painted Saturday during the Chinese New Year celebration at Waukee High School. via Indianola Record-Herald

“It felt really good shooting the ball”

Waukee, Ia. - The four seniors on Waukee's girls' basketball team have formed a special bond over the years. via Des Moines Register

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office assisted the Waukee Police Department in the execution of a search warrant Friday, Jan. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

“As long as the bond issue passes we will be fine, but if that doesn't happen we are probably in big trouble. We grow tremendously every year”

As Waukee school district leaders prepare for a $70 million bond referendum March 4 that would pay for five building projects over the next four years, kitchen staffs hope for its success as projected increases ... via Des Moines Register

The State Fire Marshals office announced the results of its investigation into a Waukee house fire Thursday. via KCCI.com

“We'll be OK. We'll be staying at the hotel”

By TOM BARTON * REGISTER STAFF WRITER * January 29, 2008 A house fire that gutted a Waukee home in October was intentionally set, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office. via Http

“I don't want to raise our prices yet.”

Filling coffee filters with new grounds and manning the grill, Christine Reay has her hands full. via Mid Iowa Publishing Co

WAUKEE, Iowa - Police have uncovered an alleged meth lab run out of a suburban Des Moines home. via Quad-City Times