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The Winnebago Industries motor home division will be closing two of its Iowa operations in Waverly and Charles City, consolidating them into existing operations in Forest City and Lake Mills, …
At the end of June, 10 Waverly-Shell Rock students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. SkillsUSA is a student organization dedicate…
Waverly-Shell Rock Schools will look a little different come fall after the retirement of eight teachers, nine support staff members and a principal. A ninth teacher passed away during the sch…
The state of Iowa was repeatedly telling the city of Waverly what to do, city officials noted at the July 7 Waverly City Council meeting. In one case, the council said no.
The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served u…
Iowa’s 2024 estimated pheasant harvest was the second highest in nearly two decades, coming in at more than 460,000 roosters last fall, surpassed only by the 2023 harvest of 590,000.
The next concert of the season at Reading Park in Clarksville will feature SaltLight, on Sunday, July 27. The performance will feature an evening of gospel-centered music. The concert will beg…
1.) Nolan Foster received a W-SR Baseball Scholarship presented by BJ Hermsen.
Waverly Health Center invites community members to a free Dementia Friends session on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Tendrils Rooftop Garden. This speakers series will help participan…
Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospita…
The Nashua Community Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Committee is excited to announce the funding of six community-driven projects through the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s 5-2-1-0 g…
Waverly Shell Rock Girl Scout Troop 1252 made an impact on kids in Bremer County as they earned their Bronze Award, the highest award for a Junior Girl Scout. The 12 fifth-grade girls designed…
The Waverly Chapter #353 Order of the Eastern Star has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to six area students: Amelia Abben, Elizabeth Abben and Grace Abben, daughters of Edward and Heidi Abben of …
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The clock is ticking, and the Bremer County Fair will start July 27, whether the new fairgrounds are finished or still under construction.
It was the Pill Hopper that got him in the end.
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The Waverly City Council committed local matching funds on Monday, July 7, in case a pending grant application would be awarded to fix up two apartments above 123 E. Bremer Ave.
From regional battles to the big stage, Iowa girls are chasing championship dreams! Don’t miss a moment — Iowa PBS will be there live as champions are crowned.
Please help us celebrate Fred Dreesman’s 85th birthday by sending him a birthday card to Clarksville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 115 N Hilton St, Clarksville 50619, Room 203
The Waverly Airport Commission has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Waverly Airport Facilities Building. This meeting is open to the public.
Thursday, July 10 — Tall Tales and Timber
Waverly’s beloved summer tradition, Ridiculous Days, is back and better than ever.
The following local students have been named to the Deans’ and President’s Lists at Drake University.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School will hold their monthly Senior Adult Lunch on Tuesday, July 29. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. The program will Ron and Mary Zelle with “Rising from the…
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above in the spring 2025 semester.
