Waverly Newspapers

09/10/2026

Waverly’s Rail Trail Bridge, located between 1st St NW and Cedar Lane, often called the Nestle Bridge, will be temporarily closed starting on Friday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m. for maintenance.
As part of the Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way Day of Caring, City staff and volunteers will be staining the bridge to give it a fresh update.
The bridge will remain closed until Saturday, September 12 at Noon while the bridge stain dries. Trail users are asked to respect closure signs and barricades during this time.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our volunteers and trail users safe.
An aerial view of Nestle Bridge is posted for reference.

09/10/2026

Kratom has moved from an obscure herbal product to a substance increasingly appearing in overdose investigations, poison-control calls and legislative debates across the country.

Kratom concerns hit home as Iowa considers new law

09/10/2026

I was in eighth grade social studies class when I first heard about the attack on the World Trade Center. I can remember our teacher turning on the news and the whole school was extremely quiet as we all watched, most of us thinking it was just an a…

I was in eighth grade social studies class when I first heard about the attack on the World Trade Center. I can remember our teacher turning on the news and

09/09/2026

Wapsie Valley will celebrate their homecoming this week with different events, pep rally, senior royalty, football and a dance.

09/09/2026

Much of the world has changed in 125 years, but for Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes, it still provides the same service for community families’ most difficult moments. On top of the local funeral home’s milestone, it also just celebrated the opening of …

Much of the world has changed in 125 years, but for Kaiser-Corson Funeral Homes, it still provides the same service for community families’ most difficult moments. On top of the

09/09/2026

Each year the state of Iowa picks a side for one week leading up to the Iowa–Iowa State football game. Rivalries form between coworkers, friends and families. Half wearing black and the other half wearing cardinal. This year, LifeServe Blood Center …

Each year the state of Iowa picks a side for one week leading up to the Iowa–Iowa State football game. Rivalries form between coworkers, friends and families. Half wearing black

09/09/2026

The City of Waverly is announcing the upcoming closure of the boat ramp and Three Rivers Park, also known as the Duck Pond, as construction begins on a new boat ramp and paved parking lot.

The City of Waverly is announcing the upcoming closure of the boat ramp and Three Rivers Park, also known as the Duck Pond, as construction begins on a new boat

09/09/2026

The 2026 W-SR Homecoming court: Adalyn Tucke, Che' Newsom, Linde Hubbard, Nolan Johnson, Addi Hamilton, Peter Graening, Morgan Smith, James Lockie, Dawn Meyer-Lillibridge, Lucas Hoffman, Annalise James, Tate Lalk, Lauren Gade and Calvin Gunderson.

2026 Waverly-Shell Rock Homecoming week kicks off this Sunday, September 13.

09/09/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is inviting communities across its 16-county service area to join together to raise awareness, volunteer, and support the thousands of people facing food insecurity.

September is Hunger Action Month, and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is inviting communities across its 16-county service area to join together to raise awareness, volunteer, and support the

09/08/2026

Questions about a letter written by Bremer County Sheriff Dan Pickett in support of a former teacher convicted of an offense involving a minor were brought before the Bremer County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday, with a Waverly resident questioni…

Questions about a letter written by Bremer County Sheriff Dan Pickett in support of a former teacher convicted of an offense involving a minor were brought before the Bremer County