Airport Temporarily Closing
The Waterloo Airport will be temporarily closed beginning next week. The closure is expected to last from September 8th through the 22nd so that critical runway construction and essential infrastructure improvements can be made. While the airport is closed, contractors will perform rehabilitation work on the airport’s runway system to extend pavement life and ensure […]
Labor Day Closes City Offices
City offices in Waverly will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. This includes the Recycling Center and the Yard Waste Site. Garbage normally picked up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, the 8th. Residents are asked to have their carts to the curb by 7:00 a.m.
Thursday Morning High Speed Chase
An Alden woman led Cedar Falls Public Safety officers on a high speed chase early Thursday morning, according to KWWL. Officers attempted to stop a white 2021 Hyundai Elantra at Hudson Road and Viking Road shortly before 2:00 a.m. but the car fled south on Hudson Road. The chase allegedly reached speeds of over 90 […]
Kwik Star Removing Roller Grills
Kwik Star stores will soon be making changes to one of their in-store fixtures. The company, Kwik Trip, has made the decision to phase out their roller grills. The rollers have been popular, featuring hot dogs, tornados, and other items, but the company says they have found in test group of stores that they will […]
4th St SW in Waverly Still Has a Lane Closed
The outside lane of 4th Street SW in Waverly in front of Applebees remains closed. Crews closed down the outside lane so they could cut into the concrete to make repairs after water began gushing into the roadway. The concrete will need to be replaced before the road reopens. The entrance to Walmart is still […]
Rare Wednesday Meeting for City Council
The Waverly City Council will hold a special meeting in council chambers Wednesday night at 5;00 p.m. There is only one item on the agenda: a new alcohol license for the Waverly Bowl Inn. The meeting is being held Wednesday night due to Monday being Labor Day. The public is invited to attend the meeting. […]
Local Company Wins Trade Secrets Lawsuit
A Cedar Falls company has won $21.4 million in a lawsuit against a North Dakota company for violations of trade secrets over an agricultural belt conveyor, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. After a 10 day trial, the jury found in favor of Universal Industries Inc and against Premiere Shortline USA LLC, its affiliate […]
Man Arrested for Exchanging Sexual Videos with a Child
A Cedar Falls man has been arrested for allegedly exchanging sexual videos with a 9 year old girl, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 21 year old Riley Weidman was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of Possession of a Depiction of a Minor in a Sex Act. He was released pending […]
Pastor Accused of Extreme Threats Against His Wife
The pastor of Oelwein Christian Church who is also a Hazleton City Council member has been arrested for, among other things, threatening to crucify his wife, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 34 year old Hayden Robinson has been charged with second degree Arson, Child Endangerment, and Domestic Assault in Buchanan County. He has […]
Gun Theft Sentencing
The second sentence for the theft of several guns from a home in January has been handed down, according to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. Authorities say 15 long guns were taken from a home in the 900 block of Fletcher Avenue on January 7th. 54 year old Christopher Tobar has now been sentenced to […]