House keys, blank envelopes, a closed folder, and a phone on a table with moving boxes in the background

Start with the resident checklist

The Waukee new residents page points people first to a resident checklist, important city information, and important contact information. That makes it a useful move-planning anchor once you know the address you are working with.

Keep the setup work in a short list

A practical move setup usually starts with the city checklist, then shifts to school verification, provider setup, and the day-to-day details that affect your first weeks in the home.

Keep the sequence simple

The goal is not to replace official instructions. It is to keep the practical move-planning sequence simple enough that you can move from one verified step to the next without forgetting the basics.