Waverly Newspapers

06/05/2026

The Waverly Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently recognized four local organizations through ribbon cuttings, First Dollar Awards, and Progress Awards. Honorees included Beyond Behavior Autism Services, Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way, Elevat…

The Waverly Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently recognized four local organizations through ribbon cuttings, First Dollar Awards, and Progress Awards. Honorees included Beyond Behavior Autism Services, Waverly-Shell Rock Area United

06/05/2026

BONUS Time Warp photo: STATE CONTINGENT—“These 14 young men represented Waverly-Shell Rock in the boys state track meet this past weekend in Des Moines. From left to right in front row: Jim Thompson, Nate Alvarado, Kevin St. John, John Secor, Marv Munson, Craig Bahlman and Paul Franken; back row: Jim Walczyk, Tim Smith, Steve Koopal, Dave Arns, Bruce Baier, Mitch Sokol and Brian Sullivan” (from June 1, 1976).

Read our history feature, "Time Warp: This week in local history," every Tuesday in the Waverly paper.

06/05/2026

Waverly Utilities (WU) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability and safety in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-fo…

Waverly Utilities (WU) has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability and safety in 2025. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that

06/04/2026

News/Talk 1540 KXEL Radio of Waterloo/Cedar Falls/Cedar Rapids proudly announces the 27th Annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade. Organizers expect nearly 400 participating tractors on the ride this year, with hundreds of others supporting those driv…

News/Talk 1540 KXEL Radio of Waterloo/Cedar Falls/Cedar Rapids proudly announces the 27th Annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade. Organizers expect nearly 400 participating tractors on the ride this year, with hundreds

06/04/2026

Jack Wedemeier, W-SR Tennis & Baseball and Lexie Benham, Denver Golf

Boys

06/04/2026

📢 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 – 𝐂𝐈𝐊 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 📢

Due to the high chance of rain, tonight’s Concerts in Kohlmann will be moved indoors to the WSR Middle School Auditorium (501 Heritage Way).

The concert will still take place as scheduled at 6:30 p.m., featuring Cross The Line Worship Band and the Greater Waverly Municipal Band. 🎶

We’re grateful the show can go on—just possibly in a drier location! Please help us spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you tonight for a great evening of music!

06/04/2026

Iowa residents will have the opportunity to fish without purchasing a fishing license during the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' annual Free Fishing Weekend, June 5-7.

06/04/2026

The historic Wright House at 420 3rd Avenue NW has officially been recognized with the Waverly Historic Preservation Award, honoring more than a century of community history, preservation, and stewardship by generations of Waverly families.

The historic Wright House at 420 3rd Avenue NW has officially been recognized with the Waverly Historic Preservation Award, honoring more than a century of community history, preservation, and stewardship

06/04/2026

The Sturdevant House will be open one Saturday a month through the Passport to the Past program, May 1- October. 31. This Saturday, June 6, they are hosting a Birdhouse Building workshop. Sign up in advance a must. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We welcome Pass…

The Sturdevant House will be open one Saturday a month through the Passport to the Past program, May 1- October. 31. This Saturday, June 6, they are hosting a Birdhouse