Fireworks at Christmas Greetings on Main
Christmas Greetings on Main in Waverly will take place on Thursday the 11th from 6 to 8. Waverly Chamber of Commerce tourism director Tiffany Schrage shares what will be happening. The fireworks will be launched from the Rail Trail Bridge.
Woman Indicted on Firearm Fraud
A Raymond woman has been indicted on charges of False Statements During the Purchase of a Firearm, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 52 year old Aleasha Turner is accused of buying six guns between March of 2022 and January of 2023. During the purchase of those guns she expressed that the guns were […]
Prison for Mom Who Helped Son Sell Drugs
A Waterloo mother has been sentenced for helping her son sell drugs, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 50 year old Nicole Fordyce has been sentenced to five years in prison on a charge of Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana. Fordyce’s son, 27 year old Jonathan Reins, lived in California where he legally bought marijuana […]
Sex Offender Arrested for Being Alone with Children in Hotel
A sex offender from Waterloo has been arrested after being alone in a hotel room in Independence with three children in September, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 42 year old James Coleman was allegedly in the hotel room with three children under the age of three for five hours with no supervision. Coleman […]
Electricity Costs Rising
The City of Fairbank is alerting its citizens to a likely increase in the cost for electic usage, beginning in January. They say that Butler County REC is expected to see a significant increase in the cost of wholesale power, which they purchase from Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative before distributing […]
New Member of the Force
The newest member of the Waverly Police Department has taken the Oath of Office from Mayor Mark Anderson. Braxton Doebel is a graduate of Clear Lake High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Wartburg. He will begin the 16 week Iowa Law Enforcement Academy beginning in January. Upon graduation in […]
Boesen Upsets Hart for Waterloo Mayor
Waterloo Councilman Dave Boesen has upset incumbent Mayor Quentin Hart in a runoff election to become the next Mayor of Waterloo. Boesen received 55% of the vote while Hart received 45%. Back in November Hart comfortably defeated Boesen and the other challengers by receiving 49.7% of the vote compared to Boesen’s 40.7%. Had Hart gotten […]
Sledding Hill Open in Waverly
The Waverly Golf Course Sledding Hill is open. The hill on hole #1 is open whenever there is a good accumulation of snow. When snow is limited the hill will temporarily close to protect the turf underneath and preserve the course for the warmer months ahead. There will be a closed sign at the top […]
Readlyn Lights Challenge
Readlyn residents could receive free holiday lights if they decorate their property for the holiday season. Residents who use at least 25 holiday lights that can be seen from the outside can pickup a free strand of 70 LED holiday lights at city hall. There are both white and colored strands available.
Snow Reminders from Cities
The City of Waverly is reminding its businesses to clear snow around their commercial garbage and cardboard dumpsters. They ask business owners to ensure that there is clearance on all sides of the dumpster and that there is a clear path to the dumpster. They say if the snow is not removed they cannot empty […]