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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.

Waukee Girls Narrowly Win Class 4A Track Title

The Warriors trailed Pleasant Valley by 2 points after the first day of competition, but made up the difference and set some state records along the way.

By Deb Belt | 10:51 am

"Star Trek Into Darkness" trailer

Movie Reviews: 'Star Trek Into Darkness', 'The Great Gatsby', 'Peeples' and More

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.

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

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This one's hard to figure. It accompanied that genius post about the 3-speed bicycle and probably has something to do with that tropical, saw-toothed platypus, which of course doesn't exist. It's Craigslist. Enough said.

Best of Waukee Craigslist: Bicycle Beats Fathering Kids, Break Dancing in a Pancake House

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

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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.

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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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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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Wow Homes For Sale: From Luxury to Bargain Take a Peek Inside Iowa Real Estate

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If the Olympics included competition for pets, in what games would your pet excel? Here's the amazing Sophie, perhaps a contender for a medal in the Feline Volleyball Games.

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Weird Iowa: Howling in Marion, Bus Goes Up in Flames, and Cat Playing Volleyball

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The Waukee Firefighters Association is serving breakfast Saturday.

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Reminder: Waukee Fire Department is Serving Breakfast Saturday

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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!

Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 14-20

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Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 14-20

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Casey's Carry Out Pizza

1955 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263

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Los Tres Amigos

63 NE Carefree Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

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160 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263

515-987-6017

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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches

105 N Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA 50263

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