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Local news for Waukee, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Feb 15, 2008 | WHO-TV Des Moines

Overnight Waukee House Fire

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

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Feb 15, 2008 | Des Moines Register

Program adds Holocaust history to Waukee

“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

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro

Thu Feb 14, 2008

Boone Today

School given high marks for improvement of financial process

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

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Related Topix: Ankeny, IA, Boone, IA, Education Etc., Standardized Testing, Education

Indianola Record-Herald

Waukee expansion inquiries stir up ruckus

“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

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Related Topix: Dallas County, IA, Agriculture, Science, Dallas Center, IA, Adel, IA, Minburn, IA

Tue Feb 12, 2008

Des Moines Register

District of Waukee limits treats for valentine

“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

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Valentine's Day, Life, Holidays, Baked Goods, Cookies, Dessert

Sun Feb 10, 2008

Des Moines Register

CIML basketball: Cancellations and postponements

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

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Related Topix: Weather, Fort Dodge, IA, Johnston, IA, Marshalltown, IA, Urbandale, IA

Fri Feb 08, 2008

KFSM-TV Fort Smith

Waukee Considering Speed Increases

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

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Wed Feb 06, 2008

Des Moines Register

Waukee district bond issue gains nods

“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

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Related Topix: Education Etc., West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro

Tue Feb 05, 2008

Indianola Record-Herald

Waukee holds first of 5 forums on school bond issue

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

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Sun Feb 03, 2008

Indianola Record-Herald

Waukee rings in Chinese New Year

“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

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Related Topix: Clive, IA, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, West Des Moines, IA

Sat Feb 02, 2008

Des Moines Register

Waukee four-year starters seal Iowa Conference title

“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

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Related Topix: Marshalltown, IA

Mid Iowa Publishing Co

Burglary warrant leads to meth bust in Waukee

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

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Related Topix: Dallas County, IA, Drugs

Fri Feb 01, 2008

Des Moines Register

Cooks eye more space as district grows

“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

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Related Topix: Life, Nutrition, Food, Education Etc.

Wed Jan 30, 2008

KCCI.com

Waukee House Fire Ruled Arson

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

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Tue Jan 29, 2008

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Waukee house fire ruled arson

“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

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Related Topix: Dallas County, IA

Sun Jan 27, 2008

Mid Iowa Publishing Co

Minimum wage increase squeezes small businesses

“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

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance

Quad-City Times

Police uncover possible meth lab in Waukee home

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

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Related Topix: Sudafed, Afrin, Pseudoephedrine (generic), Medicine, Medication, Des Moines Metro, Drugs

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