Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Here is a list of fun ways to celebrate the arrival of spring in Waukee, even if the weather forecast doesn't sound like spring.
It's officially spring in Waukee. And yet, we're still wearing sweaters, scarves and boots because temperatures are nearly 20 degrees where they should be. Accuweather.com says the high temp today should be 51; it predicts the high in Waukee will be 30 degrees. The weather service says Waukee won't break out of the cold spell until early April, when it expects the thermometer to finally pop back into the 50s. Nevertheless, here are 7 fun ideas to try in Waukee as spring arrives: 1) Take to the trails. Explore the amazing 89-mile Raccoon River Valley Trail, which runs through Waukee and connects three counties. You can head east on it along Hickman Road and connect to Des Moines' network of trails. Or head west to Perry, Jefferson, Panora …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Forecasters are calling for a major winter storm that could dump 5 to 10 inches of snow on Waukee.
Various forecasting models say Waukee could receive anywhere from five to 10 inches of snow with a major winter storm expected Thursday and Friday. Related: How Much Snow Will the Next Winter Storm Dump on Waukee and When Will it Arrive? The American Red Cross recommends everyone prepare for winter weather with these steps: Get a Disaster Supplies Kit For Your Home Where can Waukee residents find these supplies? Which stores have run out? Tell us in the comments section below this article. Get a Disaster Supplies Kit for Your Vehicle Two good places to stock up on these and other winter supplies are the locally owned Sears Hometown Store and Waukee Hardware. Make a Winter Storm Plan Be Informed If the Power Goes Out Hazardous Winter …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Haven't begun your Christmas shopping yet? No problem. You don't have to go far to check items off Santa's list. Waukee shops offer plenty of last-minute gifts.
Driving down Hickman Road to the heart of Waukee, the local stores hold holiday gift options for every last-minute shopper who wants to buy local. Earl May Nursery & Garden Center Earl May, to the outsider driving by, could be seen as a gardener’s paradise. I,n reality, it offers gifts such as poinsettias, which are ideal for anyone and are on sale for $9.99 and up. The two top-selling Christmas gifts at the store are the miniature Santa statues and rocks with the University of Iowa or Iowa State’s logo on them. Goodwill Goodwill offers gifts for the bargain hunter. Whether it is clothes or toys, Goodwill has a large variety to chose from that is updated often. Popular Christmas gifts are Christmas sweaters and toys. A variety of new, …
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From a romantic wine with the name Soulmates, to pampering massages and top-of-the-line gas grills, Waukee businesses can help you find the right gift for your special person.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Deb Belt
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
No pressure, but Valentine's Day rolls around in less than 48 hours. If you hate the malls and want to find a thoughtful gift close to home, several Waukee businesses have suggestions on what might please the special person in your life. Schade Creek Winery Valentine’s Day celebrates people finding their soulmates. So a bottle of Soulmates wine from Schade Creek Winery in Waukee might be the perfect way to say “be mine” on Valentine’s Day. The winery created the semi-sweet vintage two years ago for weddings, but it’s available year-round and great for Valentine’s Day, too, says Jana Schade of the winery. On the back of each bottle is a poem in tribute to her late parents and the love of her mother-in-law’s life. It reads: Soul Mates Ever …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The story of small businesses being ousted by big retailers is a tale all too common, but Waukee Hardware, now in its 122nd year of business, is bucking that trend.
When Geoff Warmouth heard that a Sears Hometown Store was moving into Waukee last fall, he was decidedly nervous. After 122 years in Waukee and nearly 17 of those under Warmouth's ownership, the Waukee Hardware Store had, along with the good, also seen its fair share of bad times. Home foreclosures, the recession, even a nearby Menards store had had an affect on business. Warmouth was concerned the new Sears store would harm his business. This story is reprised today because it has been selected for national publication by The Huffington Post. "I honestly didn't know what to expect," Warmouth said. "I wasn't sure what the impact would be on business, I didn't even know what kind of Sears store it would be, so I couldn't really say what …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Romance is great, but buying something your partner will love and use is the best way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Waukee Patch is offering up ideas from three local businesses to help shoppers in the hunt for a gift. You decide who's the best in town.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Deb Belt
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and thinking of others, Waukee Patch's first "Gift-Giving Challenge" kicks off today. With a little help from readers, we selected three locally owned businesses that provide gift options for those who want to pamper the special someone in their life. Here's a glimpse at the businesses vying for top honors: Schade Creek Winery Schade Creek has for the past two years bottled a semi-sweet wine appropriately named Soulmates. It was created for the weddings held at the picturesque winery, but it's a hit on Valentine's Day, too. Each bottle's label has a love poem with the last line: "Here’s to soul mates … may you find yours in this lifetime!" The wine is sold for $12 a bottle at the winery, which is open by …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Sears Hometown store in Waukee is the first in the Des Moines area and the 23rd in Iowa.
It's official — the Sears Hometown Store at 300 W. Hickman Road is open for business. Owner Lee Mundus said the store opened Tuesday, Nov. 1, to fairly steady traffic. "We’re glad we’re finally open," he said. "We had a pretty decent first day. I expect that things will start to pick up once people figure out we're open. It's all downhill from here." Mundus said the 7,000-square-foot store carries everything from home appliances to electronics to home and garden items and tools. Every item in the store is backed by the Sears' warranties and guarantees and if he doesn't have a particular item in the store, Mundus said it can still be ordered. "Each store is independently owned, but backed by Sears," he said. "And if there is something we …
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Our family visited the sears store and the employees were very friendly and willing to help us find the right appliances we needed. All of the appliances work just fine. We will definitely be shopping there again. more ›