Five Things in Waukee: Yard Waste, a Lane Closure, Meetings and Volunteers Needed

1) Lane Reduction on Sixth Street

Starting today, Sixth Street will be down to one lane between Northview Drive and Cherry Street for a concrete repair project. The project is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. If you have any questions regarding this project, you're asked to contact the Waukee Public Works Department at (515) 987-4363.

2) Yard Waste Pick Up

Monday, as usual, is yard waste pick up. Make sure that all yard waste is placed on the curb in clearly marked containers or yard waste bags, and that sticks, twigs and tree limbs are bundled and are no longer than four feet. If your yard waste is missed today, the City asks that you contact the Utility Office at 978-5502.

3) Waukee Food Pantry and Free Clinic Open Today

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.

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 .

4) Waukee City Council & Waukee School Board Meetings

Both the Waukee City Council and the Waukee Board of Education meet tonight. The Waukee City Council meets at 5:30 today in the Waukee City Councils chambers in .

The Waukee School Board meets at 7 p.m. in the . Both meetings are open to the public.

5) Citizen Committee Volunteers Needed

The City of Waukee is taking applications for vacancies on all appointed boards, commissions and committees. This application process is in an effort to ensure diversity and representation of our community. Submit completed applications should be submitted to City Hall by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov.18 for Park Board and Friday, Dec. 2 for all other boards of interest. All applicants must be Waukee residents at least 18 years of age. These are uncompensated positions. All applications are subject to the open record laws of the State of Iowa. For an application, check out the City of Waukee's website.