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FROM The Publisher As we prepared for this issue, which is focused on construction and residential growth in Waukee, we intended to feature the owner of Mr. Fix It/Remodelworks!, Larry Lyon, as one of our Faces of Waukee. The more we thought about it, we decided that his story was better suited for its own feature. Coincidentally, I recently found myself needing a major repair on something in my own home. My first call? Larry.

He’s great at what he does (which is a lot).

In fact, I have called upon Larry several times over the past 10 years for repairs in my home, or for the installation of new items. He is always quick to help, and if he can’t do the job to meet his high standards, he always directs me to the right company to fix me up—which are always local and the best value for the service.

Not only does Larry talk the talk, he walks the walk. A number of years back, Larry served on the city council, witnessing the beginning of Waukee’s growth in the late 1990’s early 2000’s. Then he served a good long stint on the city’s school board. Now, once again, he serves as a member of the city council.

Larry, along with Mayor Bill Peard, were the visionaries that helped create the Waukee Leadership Institute. Maybe you know Larry, and if you don’t, you may want to remember his name for the next time you need some repairs in your home, or have a new construction and/or remodeling project.

It’s possible that there hasn’t been a more dedicated local official in Waukee’s history. We have a lot to be thankful for as Waukee residents—such as our great community and our great schools—and we can attribute a lot of this to the work and involvement of Larry Lyon and people like him. Hard hats off to him for not only helping make Waukee what it is today, but for fixing up our homes when they are in need of repair.

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09 STORY Welcome to Waukee

Waukee is ascending toward the vision that General Lewis Addison and Major William Ragan had when they lay the first cornerstone of the future city on April 30, 1869. Little did these founders—or the coal mining community that developed in the area in the late 1800s through the early 1900s—know that Waukee would develop into the ever-evolving city it is today.

14 STORY More Than Fix It.

Larry Lyon’s dual-focused business— Remodelworks! and Mr. Fix It—has been an influential part of the growing residential neighborhoods of Waukee since its inception in 1996.

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Meet Anna Bergman, lifelong Waukee resident, local business owner and newest member of the Waukee City Council.

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COMMUNITY POLICING

With the current nationwide focus on the relationship between the public and the police, community policing initiatives may now be more important than ever before. The 20-officer Waukee Police Department is striving to be a leader in that arena.

Waukee Police Chief John Quinn, who has been at the helm since March of 2014, said the concept of community policing originally came about as a way for police to work with community members to identify crimes being committed and to address resident concerns, but it has evolved to serve an even higher purpose.

“Today, community policing has transformed into policing operations and programs that deal with the department’s interaction with community members,” said Quinn.

“It’s about building trust and confidence by providing open, honest and transparent public safety services.”

Under Quinn’s leadership, the Waukee Police Department adopted a communityfocused mission. The department has implemented numerous programs that engage all ages of the Waukee population: BICYCLE PATROL Officers on bicycles provide outreach and support on the city’s trails and parks via bicycles.

SAFETY CITY The police department hosts week-long courses for incoming kindergarten students. The children learn about street safety, pedestrian rules, stoplights, safety belts, 911, bus rules and more.

BODY CAMERAS Waukee’s on-duty police officers wear body cameras that activate each time officers have contact with the public. The cameras hold both officers and citizens accountable for their actions.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) PROGRAM The SRO program places police officers within Waukee Community School District buildings to develop relationships with students and parents.

CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY This series of ten, three-hour classes gives citizen participants a working knowledge of the police department’s practices, policies and procedures.

SENIOR TRIAD PROGRAM TRIAD, a partnership between law enforcement, senior services and seniors to reduce criminal victimization of the elderly, meets once a month for lunch and conversation.

COMMUNITY EVENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESENCE Officers make a point to be present and visible at community events, such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Celebrate Waukee and Fourth of July festivities. They also make friendly stops in neighborhoods throughout Waukee.

SHOP WITH A COP Each December, the Waukee Police Department takes low-income children shopping for holiday gifts for themselves and their family members.

PUBLIC SAFETY DAY The Waukee Police and Fire Departments feature public safetyrelated activities such as a child safety seat checks, child IDs and fire hose demonstrations at this annual event.

THANKSGIVING BASKETS The department also purchases baskets full of Thanksgiving food for needy Waukee residents. The residents choose from ham or turkey meals.

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Waukee’s School Resource Officers are some of the most recognized faces in town. Officer Brian Murra spends his days during the school year with students and parents. During the summer, when he’s not dealing with calls or traffic stops, you can find him handing out badge stickers at lemonade stands or tossing a football around with kids at Centennial Park.

“We really aim to build relationships with Waukee youth, and I think we’ll see the impact of our positive relationships carry over into their adult lives someday,” said Murra. “With the SRO program specifically, we are also there to provide a safe learning environment.”

Waukee school leaders say the SRO program has made a huge impact.

“The officers have helped educate our students about a variety of safety concerns our youth face in today’s world,” said South Middle School Principal Doug Barry. “They have a proactive presence to help steer our students toward making positive choices in our school and community.”

Moving to the opposite end of the generational spectrum, you’ll find Waukee police officers at the TRIAD program. This engagement luncheon initiative has grown to almost fill the Waukee Community Center each month.

Topics discussed with the participants include the officer hiring process, tips on avoiding identity theft and even an annual bus tour to see the new development going on in Waukee.

“The most valuable information is about scams and the new things going on around town,” said one TRIAD attendee.

Age aside, the Waukee Police Department aims to provide a safe and comfortable community for all residents. While they’ve added several new programs recently, there’s no sign of stopping.

“I helped develop and implement the Citizen Police Academy, and I’m excited now to work on launching a Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program that will address crime prevention in rental properties,” said Sgt. Jeremy Long.

Officers Kelli Cichoski and Brian Murra pose with some friends they met on an evening neighborhood patrol.

Chief Quinn said he’s proud of those in the department taking community policing so seriously. And while the main goal is to benefit the Waukee residents, he said it’s helpful to put the lives of officers into perspective for the public as well.

“The citizens can see that the men and women of the Waukee PD are fathers, sons, mothers and daughters themselves, just the same as them,” said Quinn. “I hope the public sees how humbled and honored the officers are to protect and serve the citizens of Waukee.”

Chief John Quinn visits with TRIAD participants during one of the monthly luncheons.

Please visit www.Waukee.org/Police for more information about these programs.

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Bring up Waukee at any work event or social outing and what you’ll hear most often is amazement at its explosive growth. Everywhere you turn in the city, you’ll find new construction of homes and storefronts and an endless expansion of quality amenities.

Waukee is ascending toward the vision that General Lewis Addison and Major William Ragan had when they laid the first cornerstone of the city on April 30, 1869.

Little did these founders—or the area’s coal mining community that developed in the late 1800’s—know that Waukee would develop into the bustling city it is today.

What Waukee’s leaders and citizens see today is not just expansion, but exceptional residential growth, and they have a record number of granted permits to prove it.

For the third year in a row, the City of Waukee Development Services Department issued building permits in record numbers. In total, the department issued 1,054 building permits from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. The majority of the permits were for smaller projects that fall within the “other” category, such as a new deck or a home addition. The second-highest number of permits (354) was issued for singlefamily houses. That’s about one new house built for every day of the city’s fiscal year.

City of Waukee Marketing and Communications Director Summer Evans explained that the residential growth is happening wherever land is available, “primarily in the north and south, as well as western portions of Waukee.”

At the time of interview, 74 Shadow Creek Villas townhomes and 241 single-family lots are currently being platted or surveyed to identify boundaries and important building components such as easements and flood zones. The Glynn Village subdivision comprises over half of the single-family lots to be developed in addition to Fox Creek Estates, Kettlestone Ridge and The Landing at Shadow Creek.

The rest of the permits issued by the City of Waukee this year included 172 for townhomes, 38 for commercial (business) use, and six for multi-family housing.

Dallas County, in which Waukee resides, is the fastest growing county in the state of Iowa and the 13th fastest-growing county in the U.S. among counties with a population larger than 10,000. That growth is seen in population numbers. The results of a Special Census conducted in the fall of 2015 indicate a population of 17,945.

That means 4,155 new residents have moved in since the 2010 Census, which equates to a 30 percent overall increase in residential growth since 2010. For reference, Waukee’s population just over a decade ago, in 2005, was 9,108.

Residential housing has not just increased over the years, but the way in which housing is built has progressed. City of Waukee Development Services Director Brad Deets offered some insight on the trend.

“Ten years ago, I would say that approximately 75 percent of our residential development was what you would call ‘speculative,’ in that a builder was building homes ahead of buyers. While that is still very typical across the Des Moines metro today, I think in Waukee you are starting to see a lot more custom home builders,” said Deets. “If I had to guess, I would say we are probably fifty-fifty today, and in a majority of cases, the speculative homes are sold before they have been finished being constructed.”

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“There are multiple reasons people

choose Waukee as their home: the small-town feel, the great schools, and the world-class amenities, and so on.”

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Value Added Looking at an upward population trend on a chart is one thing, but translating that population into monetary value is another. According to a City of Waukee press release, the total valuation, or estimation of the worth, of these permits equates to $180.8 million, which exceeds the $131 million valuation of the 815 permits issued in fiscal year 2015.

For Deets, the increase in residential properties comes with an increase in demand for services, as well as an increase in tax revenue. “The revenue that is generated from increased residential property is used to provide the necessary services that are expected by our citizens, such as good police protection, fire protection, improved roads, snow removal and parks,” said Deets. “Obviously, as the city continues to grow, the demand for services grows as well, which requires the city to hire additional staff and maintain additional public infrastructure, such as streets and parks.”

Over the last year, Waukee saw $9.4 million in commercial developments. The largest of these projects included The Goddard School, Waukee Community School District Transportation and Logistics Center, Central Plaza, a new Kum & Go, Storage Masters and Traditions Daycare.

Why Waukee?

If you live, work or play in Waukee, it’s not hard to answer the question, “Why Waukee?” Bill Peard, who has served as the Mayor of Waukee for a decade, put it best in a press release, citing “desirable quality of life, sense of community and availability of developable land” as the key reasons behind the increase in prosperity and population.

“There are multiple reasons people choose Waukee as their home—the small-town feel, the great schools, the world-class amenities, and so on,” said Peard.

For Deets, the answer to the question of “why” is a combination of things. “We are close enough to the major employment centers, such as downtown and West Des Moines, where it’s an easy commute to those locations,” Deets explained. “We also have a fantastic school system that young families want to be a part of.”

He also added that the community is incredibly family-focused, evidenced by the number of events and festivals with kid-friendly elements.

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From enterprising young professionals who share a residence, to two-income households who reside in a single-family home, to retired couples who invest in a townhome, Waukee offers a piece of the modern American Dream. “The city has a lot to offer in terms of housing types, from those for first-time homebuyers to executivestyle lots,” said Deets.

Education is the Key Waukee is representative of how expansive residential growth sparks necessary building to meet the demands of enrollment numbers. Anticipated student enrollment in Waukee is roughly 9,497 students for the 2016-17 schoolyear, which is a far cry from the 2,409 students enrolled in the district in 2000. A total of 1,493 new students entered Waukee schools for the 2014-15 school year, of which 624 students were in first grade or older.

The Waukee Public School District currently operates eight elementary schools, including the brand-new Grant Ragan Elementary, which is opening for the 2016-17 school year. These elementary schools condense into two middle schools (Waukee Middle School and Waukee South Middle School), two ninth-grade- only buildings (Prairieview and Timberline) and one high school.

A second high school is slated to open in the fall of 2021, in northwest Waukee. In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Superintendent of Waukee Schools Dr. Dave Wilkerson said that Waukee High School can currently accommodate 1,800 students, and when the second high school is opened, enrollment for grades 10 through 12 will be around 2,200. Waukee High School’s 2016 graduating class was approximately 550 students, according to Wilkerson, which compares to the elementary school grade classes which each have 800 students spread across the district.

Even though an eighth elementary school was just opened in the district, a ninth school has been approved following a May 9, 2016 land purchase agreement. The ninth elementary school will be located west of Alice’s Road, between Waterford and Meredith, and is expected to open in the fall of 2019.

In addition to the new elementary school and high school, the Waukee Innovation and Learning Center (WILC) opened for the start of the 2016-17 schoolyear.

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Sustainable Growth Deets claims that Waukee’s population growth is sustainable, and, in the past, the city has been “successful in keeping up with demand in terms of resources required to run the city.”

“We continue to invest in improving roads and other infrastructure, upgrading parks and trails, building our public safety departments and bringing in more business development,” said Mayor Peard.

With the population expected to grow to over 30,000 by 2030, Waukee is definitely on the precipice of even more visible change.

“We are at the tipping point in terms of residential rooftops where commercial development and businesses are beginning to look at the city as being more attractive for generating enough business to be successful,” said Deets. “This, in turn, will create opportunities for the city to build and maintain infrastructure that is beyond the basic needs of the community, such as parks and trail systems.”

Deets expects the population growth to continue at a “fairly substantial rate” over the coming years, which means it’s in the city’s best interest to get out in front of any potential issues.

“The city is being proactive in extending infrastructure, such as sanitary sewer and streets, to allow developments to occur,” Deets explained, in addition to the stormwater and park additions that are planned.

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Mayor Peard said that as an elected official, maintaining citizens’ quality of life is a high priority. And, as the number of residents increases in a city that has been named the “Safest place in Iowa” (Movoto, 2014 and 2015), “Number One Best City for Homeownership in Iowa” (NerdWallet, 2014), and one of the “Best Places to Live in America” (CNN, 2013), that focus on quality is going to be even more essential.

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STORY

Mr. Fix It More than

Lyon Lays Business Foundation in Community Service Larry Lyon’s dual-focused business— Remodelworks! and Mr. Fix It—has been an influential part of the growing residential neighborhoods of Waukee since its inception in 1996.

But even before that, Lyon had an entrepreneurial spirit. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa in 1984, he worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb, a pharmaceutical company, for about a decade. While working there, he spent a lot of time in hospitals and nursing homes, where he noticed that wheelchair wheels were always “gunky” and therefore not as functional as they could be.

“I invented a machine that automatically cleans wheelchair wheels,” Lyon said about the invention for which he received a U.S. patent. Back then, he thought that invention was how he was going to make his “millions.” But, the business was based on his onsite machine, which was transported in a huge 24-foot-long cargo trailer, and it hit some operational hiccups, especially in the wintertime.

So to make ends meet, he began taking on home improvement gigs for friends and neighbors.

“A friend had gotten back from Colorado to find that a water pipe had burst in his condo, and that was my first big home improvement job. After a few more projects, the business really started taking on a life of its own,” said Lyon.

Fast-forward about two decades and Lyon still runs his small business out of his home, but he now has a fleet of vehicles and an experienced team of contractors to tackle even bigger projects in the “West Metro” area.

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In the Family Fixing problems and creating something new out of something old is in Lyon’s blood. He grew up helping his father and grandfather in their hardware store, Coast to Coast. He saw what it took to be a valuable asset to a community, and to do the same with his own business, he started small.

He traded his minivan for a pick-up truck and strategically began acquiring tools beyond the table saw and vice with which he began.

Slowly and steadily, he grew the business. “I would try to take jobs I could complete with the tools I had, and if a job required a tool I didn’t have, I would get the tool and then the job would help cover the cost of it,” he explained.

Dallas County Growth “We thought we were moving into the country when we moved to Waukee,” Lyon said of his family’s home on a then-gravel road that backed to a field. That lasted for about a year before the major residential growth started to crop up all around them. With substantial growth in Waukee and the surrounding area, Lyon’s Mr. Fix It business rose to meet a growing demand for remodeling.

“Satisfied clients from our home improvement projects would ask us to come back and finish their basements or decks,” said Lyon. That’s when he realized he had a marketing problem—Mr. Fix It didn’t sound like a remodeling company. It sounded like the company you call for smaller (yet still important) property fixes. So in 2008, Lyon launched the other part of his business—Remodelworks!—and invested in a 3-D imaging software program that allows customers to “see” what their projects will look like upon completion.

As a design-built contractor, Lyon and his craftsmen work with clients to help them find solutions to their home issues by helping them determine what they want, as well as what they want it to look like.

“The hottest thing right now is master bathroom remodeling,” said Lyon. “People want to remove those giant master bath jacuzzis that no one ever uses and they want to install walk-in tiled showers.”

Remodeling now makes up the majority of Lyon’s business. “Our business has been able to grow because of two factors. One, we have a very loyal customer base that calls us for every project they do. In fact, 80 percent of our business comes from repeat and referral, while the other 20 percent is a little bit of print advertising and a small sign in the front of our driveway,” said Lyon. “The other factor is the growth of the city. There are simply more rooftops.”

Lyon added that some of his early clients now have grown children that have their own houses and call Lyon’s crew first for their remodeling needs. “We really appreciate the business and feel blessed that our clients have supported the company for so many years,” he said.

Hammering Out the Challenges Business has been great, but there have also been some challenges.

“Our greatest challenge is finding qualified employees,” he said.

“There’s so much construction going on that everyone is in high demand.”

That’s one of the reasons why he says would like to teach a course about the construction trade, perhaps at a local institution like DMACC. “There are so many enjoyable and rewarding careers within the construction industry; I think many potential students just don’t know about them.”

Lyon’s business is currently home-based, and at some point, he foresees the need to move to a commercial location. However, that will present another challenge.

“As a small business, you can’t find a commercial property or building to purchase that’s affordable,” he said. “One of my goals [on the city council] is to develop a business park focused on small businesses. I would also like for us to implement some zoning laws and to find a developer for a development for home-based businesses—homes built with office spaces in them that allow for one or two employees to work out of them.”

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Laying the Foundation Through Community Service If there’s anyone in a position to tackle the challenges of small businesses, it’s Lyon, who is a familiar face in Waukee, thanks in part to his involvement within the community.

“My dad said that community service is the price you pay for space on the Earth,” said Lyon, and he’s been living that value—especially since he moved to Waukee.

He first got involved in an economic development group and then first ran for Waukee City Council in 1998. He served on the council through 2000 and the Waukee Board of Education for over a decade, from 2004 to 2015.

Now he’s on the Waukee City Council once again, and it’s been a chance for reflection on how much Waukee has grown as a community. “When I was on the council with Bill Peard back in the ‘90s, we didn’t realize it then, but it’s like we were building a city from scratch. It’s been amazing to see everything that’s happened,” said Lyon.

He also translated his father’s teaching into co-founding the Waukee Leadership Institute. Lyon says that when he was on the school board, they saw the district growing at an astronomical rate, but there were only one or two people running for elected positions, which was concerning.

“The purpose of the Leadership Institute was to educate people on how cities and school districts operate. The intent was for the graduates to step forward and serve in leading the city, and I’m proud of how that has grown,” he said, adding that he’s no longer involved with the institute on a daily basis. “My forte is focusing on the big picture, so luckily, other people have stepped forward to execute all the details,” said Lyon.

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For Waukee residents, remodeling is oftentimes a more cost-effective choice than moving.

“Because the housing market is so strong, prices are going up,” Lyon explained. “We see a lot of young couples who are considering adding onto their home, and they’re trying to decide whether to move or improve. At the current market rates and lot prices, if they want to move, they’re not likely to get much more house for their money. Instead, more folks are staying where they are and fixing what they have.”

He added that many people can reconfigure their homes to create the types of spaces they want and need. Lyons offers the following tips for homeowners who are debating whether to move or improve: 1. Contact a remodeling company. Discuss the project and its feasibility, and obtain a price and time estimate.

2. Call a realtor. Ask how much money you could invest in your home in order to still get a return on investment when you sell the property.

3. Double check the rules and get a green light. If you’re looking to construct an addition to your home, check whether your local neighborhood association will allow it. Also check with the city to ensure you’re not crossing a property line or infringing on any utility operations.

4. When you’re ready to move forward, set up a meeting with the remodeler to clearly define the goal of the project. “I always like to have both partners in the home present when I ask about their goals and needs,” said Lyon.

5. Acknowledge the time the work requires.

Remodeling, when done well and with quality craftsmanship, takes time. Lyon said that finishing a basement takes five to six weeks, additions and large kitchen remodels take around eight weeks and a master bathroom takes about four weeks to complete.

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BANKING American Trust TIPS DURING LOW-INTEREST PERIODS SARA LARSON

American Trust and Savings Bank Vice President & Branch Manager 515-283-3750 slarson@americantrust.com American Trust has been a community pillar since 1911. It has grown to strengthen the products, services, and financial management provided to clients while retaining the integrity and commitment that can only be found through a community bank.

With interest rates at record lows, consumers face a number of choices for managing their money. Whether they want to save, spend or invest, consumers are encouraged to consider their options and choose the strategies that best suit their particular financial circumstances. Follow these tips during a low interest-rate period: CONSOLIDATE DEBT. With interest rates at historic lows, it makes sense to consolidate debt into one low-interest loan. For example, if you have outstanding balances on several credit cards, consider transferring those balances to the credit card with the lowest interest rate. If you qualify, it may be a good time to apply for a Freedom home equity line of credit (see ad) to consolidate debt, make a home improvement or pay for tuition.

USE CREDIT CARDS WITH THE BEST INTEREST RATES. Close high interest-rate credit cards! Open an American Trust Visa ScoreCard®. You can get 0% APR* for six months, triple points on your first purchase and triple points for gas all year long. The post-introductory rate is currently 8.50% APR, which is very competitive. Plus, you get EMV security, worldwide acceptance with Visa® and local service!

MAKE LARGE PURCHASES NOW. If you’ve been thinking of making a major purchase like a house or a car, today’s low interest rates make it a good time to finance big-ticket items. However, make sure you have a good credit record and can pay off the loan before applying. The lenders at American Trust can go over your finances and get you pre-approved, so you know exactly what you can afford before you begin shopping.

KNOW YOUR CREDIT SCORE. Obtain your credit report at annualcreditreport.com.

Your score should be higher than 680 to qualify for the best rates. If your score is lower than that, pay down your balances, remove errors from your credit report and pay bills on time to raise your score.

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Low-interest periods offer a variety of opportunities and challenges for customers deciding how to manage their money. Clients should never take on more debt than they can afford to repay, but this could be a good time to consolidate debt to make payments easier or make a home improvement you’ve been putting off. *Annual percentage rate. Subject to credit approval. Finance charges assessed on cash advances from the date they are posted. Variable rate is subject to change quarterly and is determined by adding 5% to the NY Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. Method of computing is based on average daily balance for both purchases and cash advances. Up to $15 charged for late payment. No annual fee, over limit fee, or cash advance fee. Triple points added to your ScoreCard points balance on first purchase made within 60 days of opening your credit card. See application or a Financial Services Representative for details. Personal cards only.

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UNDER Construction AUTUMN RIDGE Waukee residents are clearly no strangers to new developments, but new properties still bring a twinge of excitement, as they provide fresh places to shop, work, live and play in Waukee and the surrounding area.

The brand-new Autumn Ridge apartments will do just that, as the high-end units are expected to be snatched up by renters eager to experience the Waukee lifestyle.

Located at 1150 SE Olson Drive, the 434 units in 13 buildings will feature tiled backsplashes, birch cabinets, quartz countertops, hard surface flooring in the living areas and carpeted bedrooms. Units won’t be lacking for appliances either; each unit will come equipped with a washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, stove and refrigerator.

Residents are likely to make good use of the unit patios, fiber optic cable internet service and 50-inch wall-mounted LED TVs. Parking will be a mix of heated indoor parking and outdoor spaces.

The development will also have a community clubhouse with a rentable party room, a fitness center, an L-shaped pool and free WiFi. A basketball court, playground and dog park will also be in the surrounding vicinity.

Security was also taken into consideration, as all of the buildings will have secured entrances equipped with security cameras.

Autumn Ridge is jointly developed by Kimberley Development and Classic Builders and sits at a strategic location ripe for development to the north of the 1,500-acre Kettlestone development that is to be built around Grand Prairie Parkway (formerly Alice’s Road).

Josh Moulton, one of the co-owners of Autumn Ridge, LLC, said the Autumn Ridge apartments are currently available for rent, but they are permitted and built in such a way that they could be sold as condos in the future.

“We were attracted to the site based on its location in Waukee and also because it’s right next door to West Des Moines,” Moulton explained. “

There are thousands of jobs within just a couple of miles of this location, and this area will only add more rooftops and jobs in the coming years.”

At the time of interview, 56 units were occupied, and units in the first six (north) buildings are being made available in batches—36 new units will be available in September, and again in November, and again in both January and March of 2017.

The final phase of building is expected to be complete in 2018.

Moulton said they expect to see all types of residents move in, including young professionals, couples with and without children, and older couples.

The apartments come in a variety of sizes, including: » One-bedroom, one-bath units at 845 sq. ft. » Two-bedroom, two-bath units at 965 sq. ft.

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FACES OF WAUKEE Anna Bergman

“As a younger professional and local small business owner raised right here, I wanted to bring that new demographic to our current leadership and help usher in a new wave of development.”

Tell us a little about your career.

I’m a negotiator for a consulting firm in West Des Moines—Corporate Contracts, LLC. We work primarily in the areas of strategic sourcing and vendor management, and I focus on contract negotiations, contract drafting and vendor management. I have my JD and MBA from Drake University, and I use both on a daily basis in my position.

My true passion is working with businesses, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 businesses, to get them what they need to achieve viability and prosperity.

You’re a lifelong Waukee resident. What was it like to grow up in a community that grew up with you?

I couldn’t have asked for a better place to grow up, or a better time to do it. There were a lot of changes to the school district when I was in grade school, but I graduated with a large class that had more resources than we even had time to use. The academic and athletic opportunities seemed to multiply every year. I still remember when we’d travel across the state for sports and find the other teams were twice our size. Being a part of a once quite small school system while it grew to be competitive with some of the largest schools in the state made me very proud to be from Waukee.

You own Bergman Riding Academy, an equestrian training facility here in Waukee. Can you tell our readers about that?

Recognizing the cost and time barriers of owning horses, my goal for Bergman Riding is to provide the opportunity to be around horses, either competitively or recreationally, for anyone that can’t own their own horse. It started with a couple of retired show horses and the idea to give them a new purpose. I grew up showing those two horses and they ended up becoming a part of our family. We’re coming up on our fifth year already, and we’re up to ten horses now, all of which are finding their true calling being re-purposed as teachers to new riders.

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You were very recently appointed to the Waukee City Council. What drove you to join the council?

I’ve always had a passion for public service, and I even had plans to run in 2017 because of that. Personally, it’s not enough for me to use my education and experience for my own career. I’ve always wanted to do more, and what better way to do that than to represent my own community as we look forward to a sustainable future? As a younger professional and local small business owner raised right here, I wanted to bring that new demographic to our current leadership and help usher in a new wave of development.

In this issue, we talk at length about the residential growth of our city. Now that you’re in a leadership position, what do you want to see happen in Waukee over the next several years?

We’ve done a great job at expanding our residential development in Waukee, but we’re also making great strides in our commercial development, which is something I see as key to our future. Waukee in unique in that it has a strong sense of community and a connection to small-town values and local business.

Waukee isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place where people can come to work, stay to raise families and have the resources and conveniences they need. Our leadership has been working hard to make that happen, and I have every confidence that the future of Waukee is nothing short of limitless.

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BANKING Luana Savings Bank EMV, MOBILE PAYMENTS, AND ONLINE FRAUD GRANT LANGHUS Luana Savings Bank

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Founded in 1908 in rural Northeast Iowa, Luana Savings Bank has created a significant lending presence throughout Northeast and Central Iowa, expanding to the Metro area in 2008.

Luana Savings Bank is one of the top performing banks in the nation and maintains stable growth by consistently providing the most competitive loan products and services in its market areas.

If you’ve received a new credit or debit card recently, it likely includes an embedded computer “chip.” Also known as an EMV card, it works by dynamically exchanging data with the payment processor (or your bank) before funding a purchase. Different information is exchanged for each purchase, so even if a criminal captures EMV data, it can’t be used to draw funds from your account again.

In order to take advantage of EMV technology, however, the card must be “dipped” instead of “swiped.” Most EMV cards still include the magnetic strip for swiping in the event a vendor has not yet implemented EMV card readers.

When a card is swiped, the same static data (like the card number) is transmitted every time—so if a criminal captures this data, they can reuse it fraudulently.

Card fraud is a very real threat; think back to the Target and Home Depot card breaches that affected 96 million cards, including many Luana Savings Bank customers. Most recently we’ve been witness to the Wendy’s card breach, in which restaurants in Clive and Urbandale were among the 1,025 locations affected.

EMV cards (or mobile payments) would have prevented fraud in all of these breaches.

Mobile payment technology like Apple Pay, Android Pay, and Samsung Pay are surprisingly secure as well, employing “tokenization” technology similar to EMV. However, the provider may store your bank or card information, so if Google (Android Pay) or Samsung were breached, criminals may be able to breach your funds. Fortunately, Google and Samsung take security very seriously and employ an impressive array of fraud analytics technology.

With all of the recent advancements in the safety of in-person purchases, criminals are shifting their focus to online fraud.

Most sites still accept that same old static data printed on the debit or credit card that, when breached, can be used fraudulently almost immediately. If an EMV card is used to make a purchase online and is compromised, the chip remains secure but the entire card must still be replaced.

If you frequently shop online, you can reduce your risk by providing your debit or credit card data to one or two payment processors only (like PayPal, Google Wallet, or Amazon Payments) instead of giving your card data to every site on which you shop. These technologies function similarly to EMV cards and mobile payments in that if a transaction is compromised, criminals can’t reuse that information to access your funds. These processors also employ advanced fraud analytics that can stop most cases of fraud before it occurs in the event that someone steals your username and password. You can increase online shopping security even further by activating two-factor authentication, which not only requires a username and password at checkout, but also texts you an authorization code or pops up a smartphone application asking you to accept or deny the order.

Of course, you can also decrease your risk by using cash when possible. When you do so, you’re likely also helping to support local business, as the store gets to keep an additional 1 or 2 percent that it would have otherwise spent on card or mobile payment processing fees.

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FROM YOUR School District

FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE Welcome to Another Great School Year!

Welcome to the 2016/17 school year! It was 100 years ago, on July 29, 1916, that the vote was held to consolidate several rural school districts into what is now the Waukee Community School District. Do you think any of 187 men who voted in that election could have imagined what Waukee Schools would look like today?

As we enter the new school year, the most important things will remain the same. We’ll continue to provide a strong educational program for students; our teachers will still be committed to our children, challenging them to be the best they can be; and we’ll still have a community that supports our schools.

However, some things will be new and exciting. We’re welcoming two individuals to new principal positions in our district. Cary Justman, who most recently served as principal at Dallas Center-Grimes, will be taking over as principal at Waukee High School, and Katie Ferguson, who has been an assistant principal in several Waukee elementary buildings in recent years, will be taking on the role of principal at the new Grant Ragan Elementary.

Also, Cindi McDonald will take the superintendent reigns in December and Kirk Johnson and Terry Hurlburt have left their principal positions to take on the roles of associate superintendents.

The new Grant Ragan Elementary is complete and ready to welcome students. It’s a beautiful, modern facility of which the community can be proud. Grant Ragan marks the fifth time we have built the same elementary facility in the district. Shuler, Maple Grove, Waukee and Woodland Hills Elementary share the same design. We’ve simply “tweaked” each building with different finishes. This has saved the district hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past eight years, both in architect fees and change orders.

We will also be opening the new Waukee Innovation and Learning Center (WILC) in early October to support our APEX programming for juniors and seniors, and a new transportation and operations facility in December or January.

In addition, we have hired 59 new teachers in the district. Thirty-four of these teaching positions are in response to the rapid student enrollment growth that we continue to experience and are new/added positions that did not exist last year.

This past May, we graduated 549 seniors. We are anticipating approximately 840 kindergarten students. We plan to break ground on another new elementary school in February on the west side of Alice’s Road, in the city of Urbandale (across from the water tower), to open in the fall of 2019. And of course, the planning process for a second high school will kick into full gear during this school year.

Look for periodic celebrations and updates around the 100-year anniversary of the district throughout this school year. You can follow these events and enjoy some historical reminiscing on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WaukeeCSD and also on our Twitter account @WaukeeCSD and the hashtag #WaukeeCSD100yrs.

Also, we will appreciate your patience during the first few weeks of school as bus routes stabilize and driving patterns develop. We are adding over 1,000 new/different students to our bus routes, as well as some completely new routes to best serve our families. There are still a lot of road construction projects and closures to navigate.

We are excited to once again fill our hallways and classrooms with students eager to learn and grow! Welcome to another great school year!

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SENIOR LIVING The Lakeside Village

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Secure building Elevators Indoor heated garage Three, restaurant style meals served daily All utilities & wi-fi included (except phone & cable) Emergency call system On-site beauty salon Indoor mailboxes

When Jim and Mava married 58 years ago, they imagined growing old together on the family farm where Jim had lived his entire life. Unfortunately, Jim’s health declined to the point where he required some rehabilitation.

When his health care needs changed, he was quickly moved to a community where he could receive the care and support he needed. However, the community did not have an apartment where both Jim and Mava could live together, and within three weeks, Jim was back at the farm.

They then found themselves with the all-too-common question of what to do next.

They wanted to continue living together; however, Mava, who had some health issues of her own, could not handle caring for Jim alone. Their son hopped in his car and began the search. Three days after walking through the doors of The Lakeside Village, Jim and Mava were moving into the community together!

Does Jim & Mava’s story sound similar to yours or someone you know?

When being a full-time caregiver becomes too much to handle, The Lakeside Village, Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Retirement Community can accommodate the unique, individual needs of each spouse. We offer one- and two-bedroom Independent and Assisted Living apartments or can accommodate a combination of Independent and Assisted Living or Memory Care needs.

We can accommodate any combination of assistance needs. The Lakeside Village is committed to providing you and your loved one with excellent customer service and healthcare services.

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When asked about her thoughts on The Lakeside Village, Mava said, “Our laundry, cleaning and cooking is all done for us, so now Jim and I can just sit back and enjoy each other.” Let The Lakeside Village assist you in fulfilling your dreams of growing old together! Contact The Lakeside Village today to schedule your tour and see how your best memories are made at the lake!

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about The Lakeside Village or would like to schedule a tour of the community, please call Angie Holloway at (641) 755-3443 or (641) 757-9800.

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FACES OF WAUKEE Rick Thompson & Sumner Worth of Gilcrest/Jewett

Could you give our readers a brief history of Gilcrest/Jewett?

Gilcrest Lumber Company started in 1856 and Jewett Lumber began in 1879, operating separately in Des Moines until 1985. Back then, it was not uncommon to see both companies delivering building materials in carts and sleds pulled by oxen and mules on the streets of Des Moines. Throughout the years, both companies built their reputations by providing quality materials and offering the best service. In the fall of 1985, the two companies merged to form the company you see today on SW Alice’s Road at Grand Prairie Parkway. We also have locations in Marion, Coralville and Altoona, as well as Plum Building Systems—a truss and wall panel manufacturer— in Osceola.

How long has the company been a part of the Waukee community?

We left downtown Des Moines and opened our facility in Waukee in January of 2000.

The Waukee facility employs nearly 230 people and encompasses 29 acres, including our 12,500 square-foot showroom.

People might be surprised to know you’re much more than a lumber company. What other services does Gilcrest/Jewett provide?

We built our Waukee location so we could serve our Central Iowa customers better, but also so we could showcase the products that we provide to consumers and their builders. We designed it to inspire people, and we named it our Idea Center!

Tell us about the “Idea Center.”

The Idea Center gives customers and builders the ability to come in and physically see and touch home design essentials such as carpeting, windows, doors and door hardware and cabinets. To be able to see these in person makes the decision process faster and easier for our customers.

The company is pretty active in the community.

What are some of the ways Gilcrest/Jewett gives back?

It’s important for us to be involved and give back to the community. It’s an important part of our mission. Over the years, we’ve helped support hundreds of local organizations, including the Boy Scouts, YESS and Habitat for Humanity.

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INSURANCE INSPRO Insurance KEEP YOUR BUSINESS OPEN AFTER A LOSS What are your organization's most important business functions? Does your organization depend on certain pieces of equipment, day in and day out? Do you have suppliers that provide crucial materials or services you simply can’t be without?

Do you have employees who possess specialized knowledge or skills that are essential to your business operations?

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What happens when these critical elements are compromised because of a manmade or natural disaster? Unless you’ve identified your critical components and documented ways to overcome their absence, you would be in panic mode and your business could suffer severe financial losses. Business interruption insurance, coupled with effective business continuity planning, is your best defense.

Consider what would happen to a donut shop if its fryer was destroyed. How would it serve its customers?

A business continuity plan would identify the fryer as a critical component and document ways to compensate in the event of a loss. For example, options might include developing a relationship with a local commercial bakery that would let you use its fryers during its off-hours or subcontracting the donut-making to another shop in the area. What if the owner/baker was injured in an accident and could not return to work for several weeks?

Who would make the donuts? A business continuity plan identifies the need for cross–training employees before such a catastrophe would happen.

Business Interruption Insurance

Added to your property/casualty policy, business interruption insurance provides business income that is lost as a result of an event that interrupts the operation of your business, such as a fire or natural disaster. However, insurance alone cannot ensure the viability of your business after such an event. Without a predetermined plan to resume critical operations, most organizations find it difficult to survive without their critical components.

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With the summer sun setting and fans flocking to area high school and college football fields, I’m reminded of an important element of any winning team—the HANDOFF. I operate a small website and branding business that partners with (that’s fancy-talk for “helps”) other businesses with their marketing needs—whether that’s an advertising campaign, marketing promotion, website update, or, in some cases, a complete branding overhaul. We do all of these things well, whether coming up with ideas from scratch, or assisting a key person within an organization.

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Finding key people to manage the pain points in our lives is one of the more empowering, and quite possibly important, decisions that we might make. After all, there’s one thing we can’t get back once it’s gone, and that’s TIME. In our businesses, handing off duties like accounting, bookkeeping and payroll, or specific tasks within our work, can be a very good start to optimizing our efficiency. In my business, specifically, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts when we delegate our tasks and work as a team. I simply wouldn’t be able to do it all myself. We manage projects, assign items to each other and track jobs from concept through completion with project management software and tools, and that’s before we even get into the technical and creative items we consult on.

I try to be as efficient as possible when managing the various aspects of my work, volunteer and personal life, so I can spend as much time as possible with my wife and our three kids, doing the things we like to do together. Delegation also plays an important part of our family and personal lives. We use a lawn care service to mow our yard and get rid of our leaves in the fall and we hire a service to clean our house every other week (and it smells great when they’re done).

I also volunteer for a West Des Moines girls youth softball program. It’s a large organization with a lot of moving parts, and I’ve worked to simplify communications and operations. This was done mostly through the use of various web systems and software, so that I and everyone else can be more efficient in our roles within the organization, both now and in the future.

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FROM YOUR Waukee Chamber

Join Us for Our September Networking Luncheon

Join us for the Waukee Chamber September Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Waukee Community Center, located at 675 Walnut Street. The topic will be the Waukee Community School District, with guest speakers Dr. David Wilkerson, Superintendent of Schools, and Cindi McDonald, who will assume the role of Superintendent when Wilkerson retires Feb. 1, 2017. Please RSVP online at waukeechamber.com Melinda Behn Graduates from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Melinda Behn, Executive Director of the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM.

WENDY MARSH

2016 Bo a rd P re sident i nfo@ wa u ke e c h a mber.c o m Our Mission: An association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy.

Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual's completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

Member Anniversaries and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Studio Bea Dance

Congratulations to Holly Williams and Studio Bea Dance on your July 29 Grand Opening and RibbonCutting Ceremony!

Mary's Tailor Shop

Aug. 24 at 12:00 p.m.

Achieving Inner Peace, LLC, New Office Space

Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Mercy Waukee Pediatric Clinic

Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

SAMP LE SU N D AY !

SEPT 11 & OCT 16 (Oktoberfest)

Noon to 5pm

FREE ice cream, Iowa wine, and local foods samples Buy 4 quarts of ice cream, GET ONE FREE! Buy 4 cheese curds and/or cheeseballs, GET ONE FREE! FRESH pie and quart of ice cream, still only $12.99 Guest vendors, Brewer brat lunch, hot fudge sundaes, and kids can see the calves, lambs, and kittens!

Sample your way through our store full of foods from over 100 Iowa families!

DAIRY, MEAT, WINES, JAMS, SAUCES and so much more!

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Speed Networking Luncheon Held July 26 Thanks to everyone who attended the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Luncheon on July 26 at the Waukee Community Center.

Our guests enjoyed catering by Shanghai Chinese, as well as a Waukee Chamber update and the opportunity to get to know other local business professionals.

Chamber Night at the Iowa Cubs Held July 14 The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce joined members from all Affiliate Chambers of the Greater Des Moines Partnership for a Night at the Iowa Cubs on July 14.

Thanks to Atlantic Bottling Company in Waukee for donating Coca-Cola products for the tailgate and to all who helped cheer on Waukee Chamber Board Chair Charlie Bottenberg, who was introduced on-field before the game!

AUTO Adel Chrysler

It’s all about people.

ADEL

There’s a reason so many people in Dallas county choose us for their vehicle sales and service needs, and why we’re growing so quickly.

Simply put, we care. It’s all about our employees’ dedication to fulfill the Adel Chrysler “We Care” brand: Our promise to provide exceptional care, and to have every guest leave with a smile on their face.

We Care We want you to feel good about your experience at Adel Chrysler, no matter which department you work with. We take great care in hiring and retaining the very best, to ensure you receive the excellent service you deserve.

New Car Sales Our relaxed, friendly and seasoned staff will help you find the perfect vehicle without any hype or pressure. We provide every customer with a detailed needs assessment to match their driving habits with the vehicle that makes the most sense for them.

Used Car Sales If a pre-owned vehicle best fits your lifestyle, we have access to hundreds of options. You’ll find a large selection of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram certified pre-owned vehicles that come with a national limited warranty with low financing rates available. For those seeking a lower-priced option but still looking for the dependability of our dealership, we have a variety of value pre-owned cars along Bargain Row. Plus, all pre-owned vehicles at Adel Chrysler come with a no-charge “AutoCheck” vehicle history report.

Finance Our professional finance manager will assist you with special offers, like low APR financing on approved credit, military discounts, Costco special pricing, or realtor rebates, just to name a few.

Because we’re a high-volume dealership within the Deery Brothers organization, we’ll help you find the best financing terms to fit your budget.

Parts Our friendly parts department has years of experience. You can find genuine Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram parts made exactly to your car’s specifications, and accessorize your new vehicle with everything from running boards to seat covers and even automotive items for your pets. Need tires? Our friendly parts personnel are ready to assist you in person, online or over the phone with your parts and accessories needs.

Service Your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram will receive the very best care because we employ the most qualified certified technicians in the county. Your service advisor takes pride in building a personal relationship with you. Feel free to meet with our certified technical advisor if you ever have any difficulties connecting with your Chrysler Bluetooth feature, navigation or phone pairing.

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Our service center’s customer lounge offers TV, free Wi-Fi and free coffee. We also provide loaner vehicles and a free shuttle service to take you where you need to go while your vehicle is being serviced.

Customer Relations Come talk to us. We offer inperson appointments, by telephone (515-933-4587) or email (katelynm@adelchrysler.com).

Our customer relations specialist, Katelyn, is ready to assist you!

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FROM THE LIBRARY Leah White TRY OUR NEW ONLINE RESOURCES! The Waukee Public Library is thrilled to offer six new online resources to our patrons beginning in September. We offer a wide variety of databases that are available on the library’s website and are free of charge to Waukee Public Library card holders.

NEW ONLINE RESOURCES INCLUDE: » Ancestry – Library Edition (can be accessed only at the Waukee Public Library)

» Heritage Quest » Newspaper archive » Lynda » World Book » Pronunciator Check them out today at www.waukeepubliclibrary.org For more information, contact the library at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944.

SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS NEW Storytime: Family Explorers Thursday nights (beginning Sept 1); 6:00-6:30 p.m. and 6:45-7:15 p.m. Families are invited to listen to a story, followed by sensory play exploration stations to develop literacy skills. You are welcome to come in pajamas!

Technology Help: Tablets, Cell Phones & Laptops Sept 15; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Sign up for a half-hour time slot Want to set up an email account? Not sure how to use your iPad? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance! Bring your own device or use one of our laptop computers.

Registration is limited. Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Draw with Me, Daddy Sept 24; 10:00 a.m.

Kids 3 years and older and their dads (or grandpas, uncles or male mentors) are invited to enjoy donuts and drawing with children’s author and illustrator, Tim Read. Don’t worry if you think you can’t draw. Tim will teach you how to turn any scribble into a silly monster!

Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Slow Cooker Meals Sept 14; 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join ISU Extension Specialist in Nutrition and Wellness, Mary Krisco, as she teaches how to save time and money with the use of a slow cooker! Free slow cooker recipe book! Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

September/October 2016

Unplugged: All Ages Board Games Oct 9; 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Tired of your smartphone, Wii, and Xbox games?

Come to the library to play “old school” board games like Sorry, Apples to Apples and Trivial Pursuit.

Children, teens, and adults are welcome. May the best player win!

Become a member today at http://goo.gl/forms/NpeyUijFAU.

OCTOBER PROGRAMS Family Movie: Zootopia Oct 1; 1:00 p.m.

Families are invited to watch a movie on the big screen at the library and enjoy free fresh popcorn, popped by our teen volunteers. (Movies are not supervised by library staff.)

Regency Fashion Show A Year of Jane Austen Event Oct 8; 2:00 p.m.

In partnership with JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America), the Waukee Public Library is proud to host this fashion show of Regency costumes.

LEGO Club Oct 8; 1:00-2:00 p.m.

All LEGO fans are invited to drop in and play with the library’s extensive collection of LEGOs! Final creations may be photographed and shared online.

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Iowa Ghosts and the Afterlife Oct 28; 6:30 p.m.

Waukee Public Library Friends Foundation Members Only Pre-Sale Oct 14; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Join us for exciting engineering experiments from Iowa’s STEM Scale-Up Program. Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Young readers are invited to register for a 10-minute session to read to a registered therapy dog. Students are encouraged to arrive with a book ready to read.

The dogs’ trainers will remain in the room, and parents may also remain in the room, but are encouraged to sit quietly to the side. If time allows, walk-ins will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is limited. Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Young readers are invited to register for a 10-minute session to read to a registered therapy dog. Students are encouraged to arrive with a book ready to read.

The dogs’ trainers will remain in the room, and parents may also remain in the room, but are encouraged to sit quietly to the side. If time allows, walk-ins will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is limited. Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Movie Matinee – A League of Their Own Oct 11; 1:30 p.m.

Engineering is Elementary (for students in grades 1-5) Sept 9; 4:30 pm

Paws to Read Sept 10; 9:00 a.m.

Paws to Read Oct 8; 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Waukee Public Library Book Sale Oct 15; 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Technology Help: Tablets, Cell Phones & Laptops Oct 20; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Sign up for a half-hour time slot Want to set up an email account? Not sure how to use your iPad? Curious about Twitter? Bring your technology questions and get one-on-one assistance! Bring your own device or use one of our laptop computers.

Registration is limited. Register at waukeepubliclibrary.org or by calling (515) 978-7944.

Edible Book Festival Oct 21; 4:30-5:15 p.m.

In celebration of our special History of Books display, join our librarians for a few stories, followed by a chance to create your own edible (mostly fruit) book characters. Attendees will also vote on their favorite submissions of photos of other edible book characters shared with the library on social media.

PARAMOUNT HOMES ParamountHomesIA.com

Why Paramount At Paramount, we treat the building of your home, like it’s our dream too.

Because in a way; it is. We’ve been doing this a long time but, for us, seeing a home build from an idea, to a foundation, to move-in ready is pretty exciting every time.

KNOWLEDGE We have 50 years of combined experience.

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With us, your style matters. Customizable plans allow your style and design aesthetics to direct the project, resulting in a home that looks like you.

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We’re committed to satisfaction at all stages – before construction, during the build, and after you move in.

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4730 MERLE HAY RD DES MOINES, IA 50322-1963 515-987-3697 Dealer Website Address

*Sales ranking based on 2015 car and truck sales report of the Kansas City Region of Lincoln Motor Company.

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