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Waukee, Iowa

Located in Dallas County, Iowa, Waukee was established in 1869. Fastest-growing Iowa. Apple data center nearby.
Founded 1869 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Dallas County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waukee, Iowa

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1869 Founded: DM suburb.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Waukee's character and economy.
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1990 Economic Development: Waukee grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Waukee continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Waukee

May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 17, 2016
Bill Clinton Hits Iowa Democratic Primary Intensifies
IOWA CITY, Iowa β€” On April 17, 2016, former President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail in Iowa, stumping hard for his wife, H…
Mar 13, 2016
Poll Clinton Regains Lead Battleground State Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa (March 13, 2016) β€” Hillary Clinton bounced back in a big way this week, reclaiming the lead in Iowa according t…
Feb 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton Barely Wins Iowa Caucus Virtual Tie Bernie Sanders
DES MOINES, Iowa – Hillary Clinton eked out a razor-thin victory in the Iowa Democratic Caucus on February 1, 2016, leaving the …
Feb 24, 2016
Knoxville Iowa Refuses Remove Display Soldier Kneeling Cross
Knoxville, Iowa – In a small Iowa town that often flies under the radar, residents dug in their heels last week over a memorial …
Feb 6, 2016
Donald Trump Says Ted Cruz Canadian Owned Goldman Sachs
New Hampshire, February 6, 2016 – In the thick of the Republican presidential primary, Donald Trump didn’t hold back as he…

Complete Historical Timeline

1869 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Fastest-growing Iowa.
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Apple data center nearby.
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W Des Moines.
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Waukee is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
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Waukee was founded in 1869.

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Famous People from Waukee, Iowa

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Jake Knott
Football Player · Born Oct 24, 1990 · Age 35
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Matt Kennedy
Soccer Player
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Joey Jordison
Musician · Born Apr 26, 1975 · Died Jul 26, 2021 (age 46)
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Hal Manders
Baseball Player · Born Jun 14, 1917 · Died Jan 21, 2010 (age 92)
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Payton Sandfort
Basketball Player · Born Jul 12, 2002 · Age 23
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