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Wow! There’s something that just feels great about the fall. OK, sorry, I’m not trying to rush all you summer lovers into a season you may not quite be ready for just yet. I know some people take their seasons seriously, and the thought that cooler days are on the way may have you breaking out in a bit of a sweat.
The City discusses a recent downtown planning assessment, its results, and future impact to Waukee.
With this time of the year comes all the “new” stuff, new school years, new seasons, and teams. We step inside from the outdoor barbecues for casseroles and comfort food. It’s one of the great things about living in a place where we experience the changes that come with the new season.
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As we approach the winter solstice, we’ll start losing a minute or so of sun every day before the days start getting longer going into the spring.
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The Waukee CSD kicks off the 2022-2023 school year with a new elementary school to welcome a portion of the 13,000 students in the district.
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Those 100-degree days were – well, hot – so I’ll be just fine with the idea of slipping on a hoodie and giving the AC a much-needed break. Be sure to book those furnace tune-ups before the temps take too much of a turn.
Enjoy this season with your pumpkin carvings, trips to the apple orchard, camping, outdoor activities, and your favorite football teams.
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The Waukee Historical Society looks to preserve the city's robust history with an inaugural Oktoberfest fundraiser.
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Throughout the assessment, residents, business owners, elected officials, city staff and other stakeholders from the community contributed their experiences and wishes to inform the DRC’s recommendations. The DRC helped highlight some of the district’s strengths and some of the barriers to success. The city hopes to leverage these insights to create new opportunities for growth while enhancing downtown assets.
Downtown Waukee: Planning For A Vibrant Future
What Is The Downtown Assessment & Why Now?
Initial Assessment Findings
Waukee has some aspects that differ from typical downtown areas of smaller communities and revitalized historic downtown districts in other metro communities. One notable strength is having three successful, well-known destination businesses operating already: Waukee Hardware, Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe and Old Station Craft Meats. Additionally, Triangle Park offers a unique gathering space that draws people from morning to evening. When asked what is great about downtown, survey respondents also highlighted:
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Visitors can grab a drink and enjoy some live music at a local watering hole, peruse crafts and tasty treats at a farmer's market, or pick up something extra special for the grill this weekend. Groups can gather at the Community Center or celebrate the holiday season with WinterFest. You can stop on your bike ride to grab an ice cream cone or get advice on the right tool for your DIY project.
» The small town feel within a large community;
» The variety of locally owned small businesses and charm of historic buildings;
"It's clear the downtown area means a lot to longtime residents and there is passion for protecting the elements that make it special,” said Mayor Courtney Clarke. “Respecting the heritage and balancing needs of residents as well as businesses will be important as the City plans for the future.”
Downtown Waukee, or "old Waukee" as it’s affectionately known, continues to be an important part of the hometown feel that makes Waukee so special and keeps people wanting to settle here and build their businesses. Anchored around Triangle Park, the downtown area invites you to slow down and enjoy a more intimate experience.
“Existing plans are aging. The city is so dynamic with our fast growth rate. COVID-19 impacted a lot of aspects of life. All these factors made this year a good time to reassess where downtown is today and what it needs to thrive in the future, when the downtown is healthy and vibrant, the entire city benefits,” said Jennifer Brown, Director of Economic Development for the City of Waukee.
Enhancing the downtown experience is a key objective behind the recent Downtown Assessment with the Downtown Resource Center (DRC), part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Specialists in several disciplines visited Waukee to listen, observe, and ultimately share recommendations on challenges to address and opportunities to help downtown thrive for many years to come.
» Proximity to bike trails; and
» Events such as the weekly Farmer’s Market and annual WinterFest celebration that draw residents and visitors to the district.
» Improve utilization of existing buildings and lots to make better use of limited space.
What Next?
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» Consider adding a stop sign and raised crosswalks for enhanced pedestrian safety.
The Downtown Resource Center (DRC) has staff and downtown professional consultants who perform an intense, on-site study of the downtown area. The designated team provides an honest assessment of the downtown with short- and long-range recommendations specific to a particular downtown's strengths and challenges.
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» Add seating, plantings, and public art to invite people to linger.
» Interviews
Initial recommendations from the DRC included:
Enhancement Opportunities
The Waukee Downtown Assessment consisted of: Pre-visit survey, which received an impressive 537 responses; Driving tour of the city; Walking tour of downtown; Input Session for residents, business owners and other stakeholders; with community leaders, individuals and groups representing the private and public sectors; presentation of initial findings; report from the Downtown Resource Center.
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Survey respondents and community input sessions attendees expressed a strong desire for a family-friendly restaurant and/or a bakery and coffee shop to enjoy a meal with friends and family.
Following the full report from the DRC, stakeholders will collaborate on action plans. Elected officials and city staff, residents, business owners, and other vested organizations will have their parts to play in charting the future for downtown. The DRC recommended the formation of a business association and a neighborhood association to facilitate communication, volunteer coordination, business development and event planning. These associations could partner with the city and other local organizations.
“As an established district and neighborhood, the downtown area has a unique opportunity for residents and businesses to work closely together to define a distinctive personality and experience that can draw residents and visitors alike,” Brown noted.
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» Increase awareness of the downtown area and the available amenities with events and signage.
“Enhancing the look of downtown and creating strong, long-term collaboration among stakeholders are critical for economic development, helping to draw businesses that residents want, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, and activating foot traffic to keep downtown businesses prospering,”
» Host a clean-up day and complete maintenance to improve the look and feel, such as pulling weeds, repairing sidewalks, and updating signage.
“I’ve been living in Waukee since 1983, and I remember street dances at the Triangle,” she says.
The event will be hosted by the Waukee Historical Society, formed a decade ago by members of the Waukee Leadership Institute.
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As hard as it is to believe, fall is back. Leaves are changing colors, football has returned to our Friday nights, and pumpkin spice-flavored treats are everywhere. One new fall event that Waukee residents will have to look forward to is the inaugural Wauktoberfest, taking place Saturday, Oct. 8, at the downtown Triangle.
Wauktoberfest Promises Fall Fun to Benefit Historical Society Pappas
WAUKTOBERFEST STORY By Kellyn
Young re-joined the board in the summer of 2021, and soon a range of new board members had been recruited. After assessing its budget early in 2022, the Historical Society decided to plan a community fundraising event. Young’s idea was to bring back the summer entertainment she remembered from her younger days.
The group was active in the community, hosting annual fundraisers such as the Alice’s SpaghettiLand dinner, catered by the revered, now-closed Waukee restaurant. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made event planning challenging, and the Historical Society experienced a dormant period during 2020.
“Waukee was growing, and we knew we needed to preserve the history and keep it going,” Brenna Young, Historical Society cofounder and board vice president, said.
All proceeds benefit the Historical Society. Young noted some of the funds from Wauktoberfest will go into savings, but the Historical Society has longer-term goals in mind, too.
“Hy-Vee loved the idea; they were excited to do it,” she said. “A big thanks to them for their support!”
“We want to start planning more events in the community, not just to raise money for ourselves, but to benefit the community as well,” she said.
Preserving the history of Waukee – both distant and more recent – remains the Historical Society’s top priority.
“We want [to preserve] the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s. We’re trying to get caught up and document everything from those years too.”
Young wants people to leave Wauktoberfest with pride in their community and confidence in the Historical Society’s mission to preserve its history.
She saw an opportunity to bring elements of the past into the present day.
“As we work and raise money, hopefully in the future, we can have a standalone museum.”
Wauktoberfest will run from 5 to 11 p.m. and feature German food and a Bavarian-style beer garden.
Drawing inspiration from the famous German Oktoberfest folk festival, the board put a Waukee spin on the name and searched for vendors to serve German food at the event. In partnership with the Waukee Chamber of Commerce, Young met with leadership at Hy-Vee Waukee, who agreed to be the presenting sponsor and cater a German menu.
The Des Moines Polka Club will provide additional German flavor as they perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gimikk, known as “Iowa’s Best Party Band,” will perform as the headliner at 8 p.m.
The Historical Society aims to expand Wauktoberfest year after year, eventually hosting a full-day event. With a great board in place, Young said, the society can plan events to fund itself and to give back.
Tickets go on sale in September and can be purchased through the Historical Society’s newly redesigned website, waukeehistory.org. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 (cash only) at the gate, with wristbands for those over 21. All food and beverages at the event will also be cash only.
Keep an eye out for the commemorative Wauktoberfest 2022 mugs that will also be available for sale. The mugs are designed to be souvenirs attendees can collect year after year. Plus, as Young points out, “They’re bigger than the [regular] cups, so you’ll get more beer!”
As Waukee continues to grow exponentially, Young says it’s important to preserve memories as they happen.
Members hosting a community dinner
Preserved photos of the original bank, first built vs. current photo of the building today
“We need to make sure we’re taking pictures now because in 10 years, it will all look completely different,” she said.
“I want people to feel like, wow, the society has been around for 10 years, and they have a plan to continue to preserve the history – not just in the past, but now. I want to let the community know what our plans are and where we’re going into the future.”
“I wanted to bring back the street dance – let’s bring the history into today so the younger community members can see what we used to do for fun.”
Growing up, my father was always involved by serving on our Park Board and Athletic Booster Club and I often tagged along or was volunteered for various projects/events. I fell in love with the aspect of giving back to my community and volunteered for these boards once I turned 18. I attended UNI to receive my degree in Leisure, Youth, and Human Services and then joined the Waukee team.
How or why did you start in the parks and rec industry?
In college I was between either working in the sports industry
like you’ve helped them create a core memory or life skill that hopefully they’ll be able to look back on and think fondly of.
How or why did you start in the parks and rec industry?
Favorite part of your job and why?
Dream big, have a sense of humor, and don’t get caught up in the naysayers comments.
I think the best piece of advice for someone would be to be flexible. Every day is something new and you’re rarely doing the same thing every day. That’s what makes it exciting and helps you to learn a lot of new things on the job.
To me, the best part of the job is seeing the joy of someone enjoying a program you put the work into. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into organizing and running successful programs that typically goes unnoticed. But when a participant is fully enjoying a program or learning something new, it makes it all worthwhile.
I will have been with Waukee Parks and Recreation for 3 years in September.
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I agree with what Jacob said — there’s a lot of behind the scenes work that isn’t necessarily the most fun or glamorous parts of our jobs. But when you see people enjoying themselves at your program, league, or event, it makes you feel
Favorite part of your job and why?
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I think being a part of a city that’s growing so rapidly is exciting in itself. There are always new things coming that bring a lot of exciting opportunities. I was part of the Triumph Park opening, and although it has its own challenges, it’s really exciting to see such a tremendous and big project come to fruition after all the hard work. Being a part of this city gave me the opportunity to do something like that where I might not have had the chance elsewhere.
Dream project with/for Waukee Parks & Rec?
Jacob Perkins, Recreation Supervisor
or going into the parks and rec industry. I chose the parks and recreation field as I would have more engagement with the community directly and be more hands on in the job.
How long have you been with Waukee Parks & Rec?
Do you know Ron Swanson?
Waukee Parks & Rec
Advice for anyone interested in a career in parks and rec?
Do you know Ron Swanson?
Dream project with/for Waukee Parks & Rec?
Sure do. A man of taste who truly appreciates the finer things, like breakfast food.
Danae Edwards, Recreation Supervisor
How long have you been with Waukee Parks & Rec?
Advice for anyone interested in a career in parks and rec?
Since May 2013 — first as an intern and then in my current role of recreation supervisor.
I love the show “Parks & Recreation!” It’s scary how accurate the characters are to people in our department and to other departments that I know. The writers of the show captured our daily lives spot on.
I’m excited for the expansion of University Avenue and to see what will transpire with the Civic Campus. Between these two projects, I believe there will be many amenities and features that will be of value to various citizens in the community.
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WHEN WE ASKED RESPONDENTS WHICH ATTRIBUTES THEY VALUED MOST IN SELECTING A BUSINESS COACH, THREE MAIN AREAS STOOD OUT:
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Many larger businesses have the luxury of a board of directors, but where do small businesses turn to for an outside perspective? That was the question I sought to answer in a recent Small Business Survey. We spoke with business owners from around the globe to learn who they asked for advice and what impact it had on their businesses.
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» Experience (24%); and
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» Trust (18%).
OTHER KEY EXPECTATIONS THAT BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE OF COACHES ARE:
This is clear in the response to our survey. When asked whether they were more likely to retain a business coach when the market is weak or strong, 54% chose “weak,” while 46% chose “strong.” This suggests that the benefits of hiring a business coach go far beyond troubleshooting problems.
RESPONDENTS LISTED THE FOLLOWING AS THE THREE BIGGEST BENEFITS OF HIRING A COACH:
OTHER KEY QUALITIES THAT RESPONDENTS IDENTIFIED AS BEING IMPORTANT FOR A BUSINESS COACH WERE:
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Make sure smoke detectors are working properly and replace batteries as needed.
Gutters keep a home safe from all sorts of damage. They’re also often forgotten and need some TLC. If they’re clogged, you may end up with severe damage to the landscaping, siding, and foundation. While leaves are falling from the trees, be sure they aren’t getting stuck in your gutters. A lifetime solution is to install LeafGuard® Gutters.
Yet, the crucial part is making sure your home is ready for the transition of hot summer days to cool fall nights. Check out these helpful tips to help prepare before the fall weather begins.
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CHECK SAFETY DEVICES
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It would be amazing if all we needed to prepare our Waukee, Iowa homes ready for fall would be bringing out the pumpkin spice candles and Fall décor.
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Welcome To The 2022-2023 School Year! We’re excited to welcome more than 13,000 students to Waukee Community School District (CSD) this year. WAUKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT Amy Varcoe, WCSD
» An addition to the Waukee Innovation and Learning Center. It’s an exciting time for Waukee students, families, and staff as the district continues to grow and provide opportunities for all students. Visit waukeeschools.org for more information about the growth and construction in our district.
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There are a lot of exciting things that will happen this year.
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Katie Ferguson Sugar Creek Elementary Assistant Principal staff ready to welcome students
Beginning Genealogy: Saturday, Oct. 1 | 1 p.m.
To find out more about the Waukee Public Library go to waukeepubliclibrary.org or contact us at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944.
• Bookflix: Enjoy over 120 animated books, play interactive games, and visit related websites with Bookflix!
Capoeira 101: Monday, Oct. 10 | 6 p.m.
Toddler Time: Tuesdays | 10 & 11 a.m. and Wednesdays | 10 a.m.
Here are a few free online library resources you have access to with Digital Scholar:
Morbid Curiosities: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: Tuesday, Oct. 25 | 6 p.m.
Adult Cupcake Decorating Class (Online): Thursday, Oct. 20 | 6 p.m.
Elementary Craft Lab: Friday, Oct. 14 | 4 p.m.
Books on Tap: Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 6 p.m.
• Overdrive eBooks: Thousands of eBooks and digital audiobooks to download to your devices. Download the Libby app to get started.
Café Learn & Play: Friday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.
Know Your Voting Rights in Iowa: Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 6 p.m.
Get started today by visiting waukeepubliclibrary.org/digital-scholar!
Interactive Music & Movement Concert: Saturday, Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Pride Fashion Show: Saturday, Oct. 15 | 10 a.m.
Who Would Win Book Club: Thursday, Oct. 20 | 4:30 p.m.
• World Book: Suite of digital publications with unique content and features for students of every age, ability, and interest.
Snacks & Facts: Thankfulness Frames: Friday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.
Teen “Scary” Movie Night: Monday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m.
In collaboration with the Waukee Community School District (WCSD), the Waukee Public Library has provided all WCSD students and teachers access to the Library’s robust online resources without having a physical library card. Students use their school ID numbers to log in to the resources while at school or at home.
• Explora: Supports student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality.
Chai Mixology (Online): Saturday, Sept. 24 | 1 p.m.
Afternoon Book Club: Thursday, Oct. 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Most programs and events will require advanced registration. morewaukeepubliclibrary.org/calendarVisitforinformationandtoregister.
Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays | 10 & 11 a.m. and Wednesdays | 10 a.m.
Elementary Food & Games: Friday, Oct. 7 | 4 p.m.
Elementary Early Out: Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 2:30 p.m.
Most programs and events will require advanced registration. morewaukeepubliclibrary.org/calendarVisitforinformationandtoregister.
CultureALL Journey: Chinese Moon Festival: Saturday, Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.
Bricks & Beads: Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 2 p.m.
Stories & Stretches: Saturday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.
Elementary Craft Lab: Friday, Sept. 23 | 4 p.m.
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• Creativebug: More than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Stories in the Park: Windfield Park Friday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
• TumbleBooks: Animated, talking picture eBooks created from popular picture books.
Advanced Funeral Planning: Tuesday, Oct. 11 | 6 p.m.
Greeting Card Making Class: Saturday, Sept. 17 | 1 p.m.
• Brainfuse: Live online tutors provide homework help and students may also submit papers to the Writing Lab for expert assistance or collaborate in study spaces.
Read to the Bump: Sunday, Sept. 18 | 1:30 p.m.
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Booby-Trapped: The History of the Bra: Sunday, Oct. 23 | 1 p.m.
Babytime: Mondays | 10 a.m.
• Pronunciator: Tutorials for over 80 languages. For English speakers or for native speakers of 50 other languages.
Teen One Minute Challenges: Saturday, Sept. 24 | 2 p.m.
Pajama Storytime: Mondays | 6:15 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board: Mondays | 3:30 p.m.
Marbled Mini Pumpkins: Saturday, Oct. 1 | 10 a.m.
Teen Trick-or-Treat Trivia: Sunday, Oct. 30 | 1:30 p.m.
Books on Tap: Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 6 p.m.
Movie Matinee: Thursday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.
Advanced Medical Care Planning: Tuesday, Oct. 4 | 6:30 p.m.
CultureALL Journey: National Hispanic Heritage Month: Saturday, Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.
Stories in the Park: Windfield Park Friday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.
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