On April 24, 2024, Ashton L. Palmateer, of Ackley, received a deferred judgment for possession of a controlled substance — marijuana, and was placed on self-probation for a period of one year and shall obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations and was also ordered to…

The Waverly-Shell Rock FFA chapter participated in the 96th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference held in Ames, Iowa. Nearly 7,000 FFA members and guests from across the state gathered to learn about careers in agriculture industry, compete in various events, and shape the future of Iowa FFA Association.

Abby Elsamiller, a senior at Waverly-Shell Rock High School, has been awarded a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter BC of Waverly. Abby is the daughter of Jon and Becca Elsamiller of Waverly.

State Treasurer Roby Smith reminds Iowans the 2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship deadline is rapidly approaching. Students of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue, or are currently pursuing, higher education in the state for the upcoming academic year must submit their application at RDBlue.…

The Iowa Chamber Music Collective invites everyone to join the journey through time and space with their performance on April 28 at 3 p.m. here at St. Paul’s in the narthex. Throughout these three events, the musicians of ICMC will perform a wide range of genres from Baroque Passacaglia to A…

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WAVERLY – Wartburg baseball picked up some important American Rivers Conference wins in a doubleheader sweep over Loras at home. The Knights move to 18-13 overall and to 8-9 in A-R-C play after picking up their first series win against Loras since the 2017 season.

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When I walked into the Waverly Newspapers’ office during February of 2022, little did I know that it would be the start of a wonderful journey. Now over 24 months later, that journey is coming to an end.

On April 24, 2024, Ashton L. Palmateer, of Ackley, received a deferred judgment for possession of a controlled substance — marijuana, and was placed on self-probation for a period of one year and shall obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations and was also ordered to…

Levi J. Ledbeter, received a deferred judgment for abuse assault causing bodily injury and was placed on probation for a period of one year under the supervision of the Department of Correctional Services, was ordered to pay a $430 civil penalty and pay a $90 surcharge and any court fees.

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On April 15, the Waverly City Council voted 6-0 with Rodney Drenkow absent to approve the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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