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.…
Seven Wartburg College students and one faculty member recently presented their research at the National Science Teaching Association National Conference on Science Education in Denver, Colorado.
The Lonnie Winston Memorial Scholarship (LWMS) announced the winners of their inaugural academic scholarships offered to Southeastern Community College Blackhawk baseball athletes in West Burlington, Iowa:
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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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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Waverly-Shell Rock girls track and field alum and UNI trackster Emma Hoins had a great day on the Blue Oval Thursday in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Area teams were in action on Thursday against tough opponents.
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.
Area sports schedule for Waverly-Shell Rock, Denver, Janesville, Wapsie Valley, Clarksville, Tripoli, Sumner-Fredericksburg and Nashua-Plainfield.
Another windy night greeted the area soccer teams on Tuesday.
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.
Disclaimer: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Principal Jeremy Langner is resigning his post at the end of the school year, but he and his family will remain in Waverly.
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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For Shelby Sebring of Hawkeye, news that baby number three was on the way brought a flood of emotions. Excitement, for a third blessing and another sibling for big brother Benton and big sister Henley. Nervousness, because she would likely experience a tough pregnancy like her first two.
Staying active is an important part of managing diabetes. Here are some easy, low-impact workouts that can be beneficial for individuals with diabetes:
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If you’ve been thinking about life insurance, especially if you have family, loved ones, or anyone who depends on you financially, you might be curious about the different kinds of policies available. Which type is right for you?
Monday, April 22, was the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event that has grown from a national event with an estimated 20 million Americans to a global event with an estimated 1 billion people in more than 193 countries participating.
The legislature adjourned the legislative session late Friday night, or rather in the wee hours of Saturday morning. There were so many bills that passed out of the Senate during the last week that I will use two newsletters to report on them to you.