CITY OF WAUKEE: City of Waukee Finalizes New Comprehensive Plan

Waukee has transformed from a small bedroom community (in 1999, the population was 5,076) to a city with a current estimated population of 22,810 (U.S. Census Bureau), following 10.3 percent growth in 2018.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Registration for July Programs to be held July 01

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library.

Pet of the week: Furry Friends Refuge - Tramp

Tramp is a Coonhound/Mix dog

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers Quarterly Member Meeting/Annual Election to be held June 25

Iowa Atheists & Freethinkers Quarterly Member Meeting/Annual Election

CITY OF WAUKEE: Teens: Giant Game of Life to be held June 24

You won’t be bored in this event that is part choose your own adventure, part life-sized board game, part Adulting 101, and 100% fun.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: WDM Library Friends Foundation Meeting to be held June 25

WDM Library Friends Foundation Meeting

CITY OF WAUKEE: New Amenities to Open at Waukee’s Fox Creek Park

New amenities in Waukee’s Fox Creek Park will open on Tuesday, June 25, following a 5:30 p.m. ribbon cutting event.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fun Run to be held June 24

Join us for a fun run/walk that takes you from the library, through Ashawa Park, and back!

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: State of Iowa API Commission Community Public Outreach meeting - June 22

State of Iowa API Commission Community Public Outreach meeting re: US Census 2020, among other routine agenda items

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Drop-in Family Storytime - June 19

Build a lifetime love of books and reading.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Friday Flicks Jr. (special event) to be held June 21

Join us on Friday mornings for shorter movies (approx. 40 minutes).

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Drop-in Family Storytime to be held June 19

Build a lifetime love of books and reading.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Solarize Waukee Solar Power Hour to be held June 19

The City of Waukee, the Nature Conservancy in Iowa, Waukee Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) are supporting Solarize Waukee - the bulk solar group purchase program for residents and businesses located anywhere within the Waukee Community School District boundaries; this covers Waukee and portions of West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale.

CITY OF WAUKEE: TWO-DAY Independence Day Celebration Features New Carnival

This year, the Waukee Independence Day Celebration will take place on both July 3 and 4!

HOUZZ K. RENEE HOME: Breaking Barriers

What a crazy week it was!

Noah’s Ark remains 'a classy joint' revered for its authentic Italian food and old-school charm

Noah’s Ark Pizza & Italian Restaurant has been a valued member of the Des Moines community for 73 years.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bingo for Books to be held June 13

Come and play the classic game and win a book!

CITY OF WAUKEE: Star Lab to be held June 13

Critter Cindy from Dallas County Conservation will teach students about Native American constellations.

WEST DES MOINES PUBLIC LIBRARY: WDM Writer's Group to be held June 8

For accomplished or aspiring writers.informal meetings, writing exercises, share writing, and constructive criticism.

CITY OF WAUKEE: Songs & Stories to be held June 13

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to enjoy 20-25 minutes of fun songs and stories with one of our youth services librarians.