Waverly Newspapers

09/26/2025

The Friends of the Waverly Public Library has launched its 2026 donor campaign.

09/26/2025

BONUS Time Warp photo: DEPARTMENT GIFT—“Waverly Police Lt. Wayne Brown, honored at Monday night’s council meeting for 20 years service with the city police department, examines a watch presented to him by Chief of Police Art Simpson, left, and former Chief, Clarence Wickham, right. The watch was a gift from all members of the department, Simpson announced. Prior to this award, Mayor Evelyn Rathe had presented Brown with a recognition plaque, expressing the appreciation of the city” (from Sept. 26, 1985).

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

09/25/2025

Last year, Waverly Health Center (WHC) generated 816 jobs and added $129.1 million to Bremer County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. The hospital contributed 10.7% of Bremer County gross domestic product.

Last year, Waverly Health Center (WHC) generated 816 jobs and added $129.1 million to Bremer County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. The hospital contributed

09/25/2025

Final cruise night for 2025 is tonight.

09/25/2025

Waverly’s Bard Mackey announces his city council run and invites the public to a meet and greet Oct. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bremer Brewery.

09/25/2025

Denver Savings Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Chad Lyons to Waverly Market President, recognizing his leadership, dedication and deep experience in lending and community banking.

09/25/2025

BONUS Time Warp photo: AT PLAINFIELD—“The candidates for Plainfield Homecoming queen include, from left: Jill Feldman, Jodee Klunder, Kim Francen and Marlene Busching. The Pirates host New Hartford Friday night” (from Sept. 25, 1975).

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

09/25/2025

Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek has announced his bid to be the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 57, which represents Butler and the western third of Bremer counties.

09/25/2025

Giving an update on Waverly Municipal Airport projects to a City Council work session on Monday, Airport Commission Chair Eric Bagelmann peppered in facts like what farmers save with local crop dusting, usage patterns and how the airport’s designati…

Giving an update on Waverly Municipal Airport projects to a City Council work session on Monday, Airport Commission Chair Eric Bagelmann peppered in facts like what farmers save with local crop dusting, usage patterns and how the airport’s designation changed five years ago.

09/24/2025

“Picture yourself walking down a dark hallway, a long, dark hallway, but it’s just light enough that you can barely see,” local author Dale Price said, explaining that he was describing one of many paranormal situations he has experienced.

“Picture yourself walking down a dark hallway, a long, dark hallway, but it’s just light enough that you can barely see,” local author Dale Price said, explaining that he was

09/24/2025

Waverly City Council approved the city administrator signing onto a class action lawsuit against the second round of opioid manufacturers that are co-defendants with “Purdue and certain affiliates”—smaller companies than in round one—at no cost to t…

Waverly City Council approved the city administrator signing onto a class action lawsuit against the second round of opioid manufacturers that are co-defendants with “Purdue and certain affiliates”—smaller companies than

09/24/2025

The Denver volleyball team picked up their second straight win against class 2A No. 3 Dike-New Hartford 3-0. The Cyclones won the first two sets by a comfortable margin before securing the victory in a close third set.

The Denver volleyball team picked up their second straight win against class 2A No. 3 Dike-New Hartford 3-0. The Cyclones won the first two sets by a comfortable margin before