Saturday, December 29, 2012
Jeff Kooistra resigned from his position as the Waukee city administrator Monday night amidst criticism that he wasn't doing enough to show progress on the Alice's Road project.
Editor's Note: As the year winds down, Waukee Patch is looking back at some of the stories that made you talk, cry, laugh or just scratch your head.This story originally ran on May 13, 2012. ___________ Waukee City Council members accepted City Administrator Jeff Kooistra’s resignation Monday evening, approving a severance package which continues his $122,300 annual salary for six months and continues his insurance into November. Additionally on Monday, council members unanimously appointed Development Services Director Brad Deets, a five-year city employee, as interim city administrator. The agreement also stipulates that neither party take any legal action against the other, or make any damaging statements about each other. Kooistra's…
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Kurt Schade, owner of the Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery, says city officials don't want him to conduct business in Waukee - instead, they want his land.
To hear it from Kurt Schade, the city of Waukee is doing everything it can to keep his boutique wine business from flourishing. "We think residents would be furious to know all that's gone on, particularly the actions of Mike Watts in utilizing the police department to harass us," Schade said. "It's deplorable of a public servant ... of a councilman." Schade's appearance in front of the Waukee City Council Monday night was just another step in a miles-long race to get his dream business of making and selling wine off the ground. The argument between the city of Waukee and the Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery dates back to 2007 when Schade first approached city officials about starting a vineyard on the 13 acres at the end of University …
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Jeff Kooistra resigned from his position as the Waukee city administrator Monday night amidst criticism that he wasn't doing enough to show progress on the Alice's Road project.
Waukee City Council members accepted City Administrator Jeff Kooistra’s resignation Monday evening, approving a severance package which continues his $122,300 annual salary for six months and continues his insurance into November. Additionally on Monday, council members unanimously appointed Development Services Director Brad Deets, a five-year city employee, as interim city administrator. The agreement also stipulates that neither party take any legal action against the other, or make any damaging statements about each other. Kooistra's resignation came in the aftermath of an April 16 meeting when Waukee council members openly criticized the city administration. What's your take on Waukee's progress -- or lack thereof -- on development …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Today's Daily Dose includes a little bit of everything - broken bones, bad moms, a big council meeting and some other stuff, too.
If you're a regular at Waukee Patch then you might remember the call I received from the school nurse last week. My daughter, a kindergartner, had taken a spill on the sidewalk leaving her scraped up and bruised and looking a little like a prize fighter. It was the first call I'd ever received from the school nurse. I should have knocked on wood. On Friday, just four days after the sidewalk incident, I got a second call. My daughter had fallen from the monkey bars. She hurt her wrist and needed to be seen by a doctor. Turns out it was fractured and she'll be wearing a cast for the next four weeks. Lesson learned. I will never brag about not hearing from the school nurse again. I may not win any "mother-of-the-year" awards but one New …
Monday, April 16, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, April 16, and some other stuff, too.
1) Yard Waste Collection Begins Today Yard waste collection is today in Waukee. Pick up will be every Monday through the last week of November. Residents are reminded that yard waste material is to be placed in yard waste bags or clearly marked containers. Do not use garbage or recycling bins. Sticks/branches are to be bundled and are not to exceed 4 feet in length. For questions, contact the city of Waukee at (515) 987-4522. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do with the kids today? The Waukee Public Library has a few things for you to do. Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, March
1) No School/Spring Break Students in the Waukee School District are on spring break today through Friday, March 23. Classes will resume on Monday, March 26. 2) No Activities at the Waukee Public Library Due to this week's spring break, most all children's and teen classes and activities at the Waukee Public Library are cancelled. The Library will resume its regular schedule the week of March 26. 3) Waukee Food Pantry and Free Clinic Open Today The Waukee Food Pantry will be open today for those people living in the Waukee School District or for those with approval from local churches to receive non-perishable food and personal items. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. The Waukee Free Clinic will also be open today, 6 to 8 p.m. …
Monday, February 27, 2012
Here are a few things you need to know today, Feb. 27, and some other stuff, too.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
1) Waukee Food Pantry and Free Clinic Open Today The Waukee Food Pantry will be open today for those people living in the Waukee School District or for those with approval from local churches to receive non-perishable food and personal items. The pantry is open from 4 to 6 p.m. The Waukee Free Clinic will also be open today, 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. The free clinic provides everything from high blood pressure treatment to care for a cold or even minor injury. Both the Waukee Food Pantry and the Waukee Free Clinic are housed in lower level of the Westview Church. 2) Waukee City Council and School Board Meetings Tonight The Waukee City Council will meet tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, Feb. 7, and some other stuff, too.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jody Gifford
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
1) Waukee Chamber's Breakfast Before Business Triplett Office Supplies at 3553 109th St. in Urbandale is hosting the Waukee Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Before Business this morning at 7:30 a.m. Attendees are encourage to RSVP to www.waukeechamber.com/registration. There is no charge to attend. 2) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do today? Why not check out some of the activities at the Waukee Public Library? The Playful Preschoolers class, for children ages 3 to 6, includes read-aloud stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. It's offered at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. today. Also at the Library today, the Waukee Public Library Foundation and the Friend of the Waukee Public Library will host a joint…
Monday, February 6, 2012
Here's everything you need to know today, Feb. 6, and some other stuff, too.
1) Activities at the Waukee Public Library Looking for something to do with the kids today? The Waukee Public Library has a few new activities. Whimsical Ones is for babies and toddlers ages 12-24 months. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Whimsical Ones meets at 10 a.m. Time for Twos is for toddlers 2-3 years-old. Children and caregivers will enjoy songs, finger plays, and read-aloud stories, followed by playtime. Time for Twos meets at 11 a.m. For students interested in leadership at the Waukee Public Library, the Teen Advisory Board will meet today at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Teen advisers volunteer at the library, plan teen programs and run fundraisers. They also assist…
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
The Waukee City Council approved final plans for the new community center in the old fire station at Seventh and Walnut streets.
The new Waukee Community Center has taken another step toward completion. After months of discussion and public input, final plans for the center were presented and approved at the Waukee City Council meeting Monday night. The building at 355 Seventh St. will be transformed from an old fire station into a gathering space to be used by residents of the city and surrounding area by June 2012. David Voss from ge Wattier Architecture presented the plans to the council Monday. The 2,700-square-foot community center will include two meeting rooms — one large and one small. Each will have a small kitchenette and storage. Restrooms will be located outside the meeting rooms so they can be used independent of the meeting rooms. Outside, the building…
James
1:34 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Im in my mid 50's Joe. Not that old, and as I stated, I built a Business myself. This has nothing to do with progress. Waukee has grown faster than any City in Iowa. That does'nt happen with people against progress in the City. And here is one person trying to not follow the rules when it comes to building his business. I had to do the same just as any other business would. The City is in the … more ›