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File photo from Waukee High School's 2012 commencement.

Watch Live: 2013 Waukee High School Graduation Ceremony

The Waukee High School class of 2013 will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. tonight. Can't make it to commencement exercises? Watch live right here on Waukee Patch.

By Megan VerHelst | 2:00 pm

Northern Polk County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 6 p.m. tonight

This Week in Waukee Weather: Is There More Severe Weather in Our Future?

A sea of graduates wait patiently during commencement for the 2012 graduates of Waukee High School.

Class of 2013: What Time Does Waukee High School's Graduation Start Monday?

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Marion resident Betty Johnson recently received the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award, for her working the Body and Soul program.

Iowa Award-Winner Overcomes Grief from Loss to Educate Others on Healthcare

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Check out today's Waukee police blotter.

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Waukee Police Urge Drivers to Buckle Up Heading Into Memorial Day

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Storm clouds roll through southeast Dallas County Sunday night.

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Storm Clouds Roll Over Dallas County Sunday Night

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Top 9: Firing Range Mishap, 'American Pickers' Star to Iowa, University's Rainbow Graduation Celebrates Gays

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Both the Waukee High School girls' and boys' track teams won their respective Central Iowa Conference meets and both won their state qualifying meet. The boys have qualified for state in 17 of 18 events and the girls qualified for state in 18 of 19 events.

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Waukee Girls Narrowly Win Class 4A Track Title

By Deb Belt

Yesterday

Waukee High School business teacher Chris Guess' advertising classes are marketing a Sunday tour of homes for sale in the school district. Students Emily Olson, Alex Sturm, A.J. Allen and Jasmine Wyzgowski ponder how to market one of the houses on the May 19 tour.

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ICYMI: Check Out Sunday's Tour of Homes for Sale Marketed by a Waukee High School Class

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Immigration reform.

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Iowa Patch Poll: Should the 11 Million People in the Country Illegally be Granted a Pathway to Citizenship?

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See what jobs are available in the Iowa City area.

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Five Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

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If you thought $350 million was an impressive lottery prize, how about $500 million? With no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, May 15, the jackpot has soared even higher.

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Powerball Jackpot Winning Numbers and Results

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What is Meditation, Really?

By Jules Green | Friday, May 17

Certified Meditation Teacher and Life Coach, Jules Green, M.A., A.C.C., discusses some of the common misconceptions about meditation.

Is Now the Time to Sell Your Home?

By Steve Wiederin | Tuesday, May 14

The Real estate market in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa's Largest Salvation Army Thrift Store Opens in Des Moines on June 1 (Blog)

By Arvid Huisman | Wednesday, May 15

Iowa's largest Salvation Army Thrift Store will open in Des Moines next month.

Ways You Can Help in Relay for Life Effort

By Teresa Kirby | Tuesday, May 14

We need donations for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Southern Dallas County Silent Auction

Volunteer at the Hy-Vee Fishing Derby this Saturday!

By Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa | Tuesday, May 14

The Hy-Vee Fishing Derby is this Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm at Water Works Park- we would love for you to volunteer with us!

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Casey's Carry Out Pizza

1955 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263

515-987-1502

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Waukee Hardware & Rent-It Center

380 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263

515-987-4574

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448 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263

515-978-6603

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125 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263

515-987-3621

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Waukee Area Christian Food Pantry

Westview Church

Today, 6:00 pm

Waukee Area Christian Services Free Clinic

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Open House

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