Week in Review: Progress Abounds in Waukee, a Winter Fundraiser, and a Ride to the Ribbon

1) Monday, we told you about mayoral candidate dropping out of the race. Pettit cited work obligations as the reason for his withdrawal.

2) Also Monday, the that would beginconstruction on the new Waukee Community Center in the old fire station at Seventh and Walnut Streets in downtown Waukee.

3) On Tuesday, we told you about the the city of Waukee received from the Iowa Department of Transportation. The grant will aid in the completion of the Alice's Road Corridor.

4) Wednesday, we introduced you to , our first teacher of the week. She is an extended learning teacher at South Middle School.

5) Also Wednesday, we wrote about the , a fundraiser in the Waukee Schools that collects gently used winter outwear for children and familes in need.

6) Also on Wednesday, we told you about what the Waukee Fire Department was doing for .

7) Thursay, we showed you photos of the new sculpture in front of Shuler Elementary. The was installed a few weeks ago and pays tribute to the Shuler Mining Company, the miners and their families.

8) Friday, freelancer TJ Rushing told you about Friday night's . The Warriors lost 55-14.

9) Also Friday, we told you about the . The ride celebrates the completion of the Raccoon River Trail between Waukee and Dallas Center (between 270^th St./Meredith Drive.)

10) On Saturday, we showed you a gallery of photos of the Waukee Fire Association's Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive. Did we see you there?