Iowa town grows under Peard’s leadership

Former Waukee mayor continues to see Waukee prosper

Bill Peard (front right) continues to live in Waukee with his family. Featured in the photo along with Peard includes, front from left: wife Linda and grandson Mason. Back row: Daughter-in-law Annetta Peard, sons Tanner and Brady.
Bill Peard (front right) continues to live in Waukee with his family. Featured in the photo along with Peard includes, front from left: wife Linda and grandson Mason. Back row: Daughter-in-law Annetta Peard, sons Tanner and Brady.

Aurora grad and former mayor Bill Peard continues to watch his city of Waukee, Iowa become one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Growing from 2,500 residents to over 30,000 over the course of his 22 years serving in the government. The 1978 Aurora alum made the move to Waukee a few years after graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney alongside his college sweetheart Linda an…