Relocation InformationWaverly Street Map GENERAL INFORMATION POPULATION 2010--9874 1990--8,539 1970--7,205
2000--8,968 1980--8,444
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Waverly is located in Northeast Iowa on the banks of the Cedar River approximately 80 miles west of the Mississippi River and 60 miles south of the Iowa/Minnesota border. ALTITUDE
915 feet CLIMATE
Waverly's climate is continental in nature, characterized by four distinct seasons and a rather wide variation in temperature and precipitation.
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE:
WINTER..................................19.4 degrees F
SUMMER.................................70.2 degrees F
AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL....32.9 inches
AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL..35.5 inches DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES
Des Moines, Iowa....................132 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota.............223 miles
Chicago, Illinois.......................291 miles
Omaha, Nebraska....................264 miles CHURCHES
21 churches represent the Baptist, Catholic, Community, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Nazarene, Open Bible, and United Church of Christ. INCORPORATED
First settled in 1852, Waverly was incorporated in 1859. CITY FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Mayor-Council (7 Council Members). City Administrator oversees daily operation of city government. COUNTY FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Three supervisors administer the County. Waverly is the county seat for Bremer County.
2009/15 ASSESSED VALUATIONS (City of Waverly)
Residential................................assessed at $457,136,850
Agricultural land and buildings..........................$2,201,720
Commercial units...........................................$99,039,030
Industry........................................................$28,004,960
Other..............................................................$8,780,101 TAX STRUCTURE
Assessed valuations of property in the city…....$595,162,661
Basic Tax levy for latest year per $1,000 assessed value:
$32.25 NEWSPAPERS
The Waverly Newspapers are published twice weekly, "The Bremer County Independent” Tuesdays and “The Waverly Democrat” Thursdays, with a circulation of 6500 in Bremer and Butler Counties. “Weekly Super Shopper “ covers an additional 6700 in both counties.
"The Waverly Hometowner", a division of the "Waterloo Courier" is published weekly on Wednesdays with a circulation of 71,000. RADIO
KWAY AM 1470 – The station plays "Classic Country".
Y99.3 FM - The station plays currents hits serving Waverly, Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
KWAR FM 89.1 – Wartburg College Student Station. Power 89 Rock for college students. TELEVISION
CABLEVISION
60+ Channels with four premium channels and digital cable stations offered LOCAL TELEVISION COVERAGE provided by stations KWWL, and Iowa Public Television-Waterloo, KCRG, KGAN-Cedar Rapids, WTV – Wartburg Television Channel 8 and Cedar Valley Cable -Channel 10 MOTELS
Four motels - 270 rooms total. Banquet and conference facilities are available. EDUCATION
WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
W-SR has an excellent school system with an exemplary academic emphasis, a broad curriculum and a strong activities program.
Enrollment Teachers
5 Elementary (Neighborhood Schools) 946 73
Junior High (Grades 7-8) 359 31
Senior High 754 54
St. Paul’s Lutheran (preschool thru 6) 118 13
Waverly Child Care & Preschool 203 25
Little Learners Preschool and Day Care 67 17
Little Lambs Pre-school 20 2
Project Headstart 15 2 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Administrative Office
1415 4th Ave SW
Jere Vyverberg, Superintendent 319-352-3630
Business Office 319-352-2630 Junior High
215 3rd St NW 319-352-3632
Steve Kwikkel Principal Margaretta Cary Elementary
220 9th Ave NW 319-352-2855
Micky Bahlmann, Principal South East Elementary
809 4th St SE 319-352-3582
Christi Lines, Principal Washington Irving Elementary
195 20th St NW 319-352-2658
Roger Wilcox, Principal Senior High School
1405 4th Ave SW 319-352-2087
Ken Winters, Principal
West Cedar Elementary
211 15th St NW 319-352-2754
Roger Wilcox, Principal Shell Rock Elementary
714 Cherry Street, Shell Rock 319-885-4311
Micky Bahlmann, Principal St. Paul’s Lutheran School
212 2nd St NW 319-352-1484
Christi Lines, Principal
Pre-school thru 6th grade WAVERLY CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL
305 16th St NW 319-352-4664
Luann Scallon, Director
Services: Day Care from 6 am - 6 pm Mon - Fri.
Pre-school Classes Before & After School Care LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL
Redeemer Lutheran Church 319-352-1325
Kathy Carpenter & Roberta Maley, Teachers
2001 W Bremer Ave
Services: Pre-school Program LITTLE LEARNERS PRESCHOOL
403 Technology Plaza 319-352-5522
Services: Day Care from 6 am - 6 pm Mon - Fri.
Infant & Toddler Care Programs
Pre-school Program
Before & After School Care WARTBURG, Waverly
Main Switchboard 319-352-8200 Wartburg College is a four-year liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It enrolls more than 1,600 students, including approximately 90 international students from more than 25 countries. Wartburg offers more than 50 majors and pre-professional programs and has a 15 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Wartburg is one of 142 colleges across the nation listed in the top tier of liberal arts colleges by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Its 35-acre campus has 32 buildings. HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Waterloo
Main Switchboard 319-296-2320
Includes Waverly in its district. Located in Waterloo, 25 miles to the south, Hawkeye Community College offers 45 technical training programs; Arts & Science transfer courses for the first 2 years of a 4-year degree; evening college; Open Campus classes; telecommunications; Adult Basic Education and GED tests; as well as workshops for personal and occupational development.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, Cedar Falls
Main Switchboard 319-273-2311 UNI is one of the three state-supported, comprehensive universities in Iowa. It is located in Cedar Falls, 14 miles south of Waverly. Enrollment is more than 13,770 and the student/faculty ratio is 16 to 1. CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF NORTHEAST IOWA
Provides service to Bremer County (as well as 18 other counties in North East Iowa). They provide parents with referrals to child care providers, both centers and homes in our area. This is a state funded non-profit program with Exceptional Persons, Inc. 1-855-299-0499
Website: http://www.neiowachildcare.org
CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES LIBRARIES WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY provides access to nearly 50,000 items locally and millions more through regional, state, and national networks. The collection includes information in many formats from books and compact discs to magazine subscriptions. Programs benefit more than 700 adults and children each month. The new public library opened in September 1998. WAVERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY is located at 1500 West Bremer Ave.
Sarah Meyer-Reyerson, Librarian 319-352-1223 Rent Videos, A-V Equipment; use the computer or copy machine.
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 10 am - 8 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 - 5 pm during the school year
Public Library gives you access to Loaner Libraries throughout the state.
Programs: Waverly Public Library conducts a wide range of programs for all ages. Contact Library Staff for details. THE ROBERT & SALLY VOGEL LIBRARY located on the Wartburg College campus, was totally renovated and reopened in October 1999. The facility has 130,000 volumes and 850 magazine subscriptions. Geared to the academic studies of college students, the library is also available for use by the public. MUSEUMS BREMER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM has 3 floors of exhibits in the Waverly House, a structure erected in 1864 from the native timber and brick from a local kiln. The building served as an inn until the 1900's when it housed the CaPhenin Chemical Company. In 1960 the Historical Society purchased the building for use as a museum. It was the first building in Waverly to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. WARTBURG ARTIST SERIES AND CONVOCATIONS
Since 1920, the Wartburg College ARTIST SERIES has offered the finest in performing arts to the residents of Northeast Iowa: Broadway musicals, symphony orchestras, dance troupes, folk dancers, and nationally recognized vocal and instrumental soloists have been a part of this series. The Wartburg CONVOCATION SERIES features lectures by well-known speakers, usually at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays in Neumann Auditorium. Convocations are open to the public without charge. The Wartburg Players present productions in the spring and
fall. All programs are presented in the 1,200-seat Neumann Auditorium. CONCERTS
The Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra performs five concerts a season, September through April. The symphony is open by audition to musicians from the Waverly area and to Wartburg College students and faculty. The Greater Waverly Municipal Band presents outdoor concerts in the summer. The Band rehearses during June and July and invites participation by all musicians in the area. Wartburg College performing groups include the Wartburg Choir, Castle Singers, Concert Band, Knightliters, Jazz Band, and Chamber Orchestra. One of the musical highlights of the year is the annual production of Christmas with Wartburg. LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Waverly Leisure Servies provides a variety of services to area residents. The award-winning department features a 18-hole golf course, outdoor pool, and a comprehensive park system. The W provides a variety of programs and services to area residents. Check our their services and recreation brochure at The W. The Waverly Rail Trail is one of Northeast Iowa’s finest and Bremer County’s only scenic bike trail. The 10-foot-wide asphalt trail was formerly the route of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and, more recently, the Star Clipper Dinner Train.
The 7.5-mile trail begins three blocks north of the Bremer Avenue Bridge along First Street Northwest. It crosses the river on a spectacular 500-foot former railroad bridge before passing through downtown Waverly. It goes past the Kitchen and Bath Depot, a historic former Chicago Northwestern train station, and the Bremer County Court House and continues southeast and east out of Waverly to Highway 63 where it meets for 2-mile Jefferson City Trail and continues in to Denver. Woods along the trail provide a natural habitat for deer, turkey, fox and other woodland creatures. Eight bridges offer beautiful vistas of the surrounding countryside. Benches on the trail provide ideal spots for a brief rest or a picnic lunch or snack. RECREATION
The W offers a year round comprehensive program for all ages. Included are adult and youth sports leagues, instructional programs, special events, tournaments, public trips and other leisure time activities. Two activity brochures are published yearly.
Private recreation opportunities include a bowling center, gymnastics and martial arts clubs, dance studios, and Wartburg Knights Sports Club that features racquetball, tennis, weights, and a gymnasium.
Parent run organizations include Cedar Valley Youth Socer Association, Waverly Area Swim Club, Boys & Girls Little League and Senior League Baseball & Softball. WAVERLY LEISURE SERVICES
200 1st St NE
PO Box 616
Tabor Ray, Director 319.352.6263
Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm WAVERLY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
500 5th Ave SW 319.352.6249
Open Dates: Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day
Hours: Open Swim: 1-5 pm daily
6:30 - 8:30 pm Mon - Thurs.
6:30 - 8:30 pm Fri - Sun & Holidays
Family Swim: 5 - 6:30 daily THE W
100 Wartburg Blvd
Jim Langel Director 319.352.8311
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 am - 10 pm
Friday: 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday: 7 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday: 1 - 10 pm
PARKS
Picnic in our 100 plus acres of city parks, including play equipment, shelters, exercise trail and ball diamonds. Also available are 15 tennis courts, sand volleyball, and nature trail. A 180-acre county park with camping, hiking, and cross-country skiing is two miles north of Waverly.
Memorial Park, in the City of Waverly on Highway 218 South, includes Kid’s Kingdom. This park has four shelters, restrooms, a sand volleyball court, two tennis courts, three lighted ball diamonds, and the Waverly Skate Park. Check here for more information: Waverly Parks and here for the Park Locations GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB
The eighteen-hole municipally owned course is 5,881 yards with a pro shop. Started in 1940's, the Waverly Golf and Country Club offers relaxed atmosphere, a pleasant view of the course, and is available to members for social gatherings or business meetings. WAVERLY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
Tabor Ray, Parks & Rec 319-352-6263
Greg Mason, Golf Pro-shop Manager 319-352-1530
Contact Greg at the Pro Shop for:
Tee Times Adult & Youth Golf Lessons
Daily Fees Season Passes
CENTENNIAL OAKS GOLF CLUB
Josh Black, Golf-Pro-shop Manager 319-483-1765
Professionally designed and built, Centennial Oaks Golf Club offers 18 holes of challenging golf to all skill levels. Offering Country Club quality, the course features five tee boxes on every hole to allow each golfer to play the course according to their individual expertise.
Spacious watered fairways and large elevated greens add to the natural beauty of this 6, 700 yard jewel of a course. CEDAR RIVER
Affords good boating, fishing, water skiing, and ice- skating. Two public boat ramps are available in the parks. HOUSING/CONSTRUCTION
RENTAL
Current average house rental rates are approximately $555 for a two to three bedroom home. Apartments range from up to $490 per month. SALE
Normally good selections of houses in a wide price range are available for sale. CONSTRUCTION
New construction is active in Waverly. In the year ending December 2010, 2 plus building starts included homes and condos. The average home built was over $285,900 with condominium units averaging $122,900.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
CITY OF WAVERLY
200 1st St NE, PO Box 616
Main Office: 319-352-4252
Public Works: 319-352-9065
Leisure Services: 319-352-6263 WAVERLY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 5th St NW
Brian Curtis, Manager 319-352-4703 POLICE
Sixteen full-time officers. Four patrol cars are equipped with two-way radios. Waverly-Bremer County Law Enforcement Center is state-of-the-art in communication and enforcement abilities. Crime prevention programs have been initiated including drug awareness programs in the schools. POLICE DEPARTMENT, 111 4th St NE
Richard Pursell, Chief 319-352-5400
EMERGENCY: 911 BREMER COUNTY SHERIFF, 111 4th St NE
William Westendorf, Sheriff 319-352-5400
EMERGENCY: 911 EMERGENCY MEDICAL
Two ambulance units are available through the Waverly Health Center. The personnel are trained paramedics. WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER, 312 9th Street SW
Kyle Richards, Administrator 319-352-4120
AMBULANCE SERVICE: 911 FIRE PROTECTION
Thirty-five volunteer firemen. Three major firefighting trucks, two tank trucks, one rescue unit, and 4-wheel drive pickups for grass fires. Insurance Class V within city limits. Class IX in adjacent district. Industries are given protection. FIRE DEPARTMENT, 123 1st St SW
Dennis Happel, Chief 319-352-5521
EMERGENCY: 911 CITY SERVICES: For more information, click on the desired service
WATER
ELECTRICITY
GARBAGE
RECYCLING
YARD WASTE SITE
STREETS
SEWER
CITY ENGINEER
In 1980 the City’s newly constructed $4.5 million Water Pollution Control Facility went into operation. The two-stage trickling filter plant has a maximum flow capacity of 3.72 million g.p.d., with the present design load of 1,240,000 g.p.d. NATURAL GAS
MidAmerican Energy Co. provides service to Waverly. Firm or interrupted service is available depending on Customer’s load requirements. 800-432-0223 ZONING
The Waverly Planning and Zoning Commission has been functioning since 1952. A comprehensive plan was updated in 1997 UTILITIES
NATURAL GAS
MidAmerican Energy Company
To Order Service Call: 1-888-427-5632
To Sign-up For Service: Letter of Credit or a Security Deposit may be needed for new service.
To report a gas leak call: 1-800-595-5325
Electrical service outside of Waverly’s municipal service area is usually provided by MidAmerican Energy Company. ELECTRIC, WATER, SEWER, & GARBAGE
Waverly Light and Power, Adams Parkway-Electric
Waverly Public Works, 200 1st St NE-Water, Sewer & Garbage
To order service call: 319-352-4252 - City offices
To Sign-up for Service: 200 1st St NE (City Offices)
Letter of Credit or Security Deposit may be required for new service.
To Pay Bills: At City Office at 200 1st St NE or City Drop Box on Alley by City Hall or By Mail to: PO Box 616, Waverly.
Electrical, Water, Sewer and Garbage services can all be ordered at the same time through the City Offices. Call before digging: Iowa One Call 1-800-292-8989
Call two working days before you dig. TELEPHONE
AT&T
To Order Service Call: Homes: 1-800-222-0300
Businesses: 1-800-222-0400
Pay Bills: By Mail in envelope provided with bill.
Long Distance Service: Most national companies are available in Waverly. Contact your choice of providers directly.
McLeod USA
To Order Service Call: 1-800-728-4457
Pay Bills: By Mail in envelope provided with bill
Phone Books: Available at Waverly Chamber of Commerce Office, 118 E. Bremer Avenue.
Offers both local and long distance service in Waverly. Qwest
To Order Service Call: Homes: 1-800-244-1111
or 1-319-504-2156
Businesses: 1-800-603-6000
Pay Bills: By Mail in envelope provided with bill
Phone Books: Available at Waverly Chamber of Commerce Office, 118 E. Bremer Avenue.
Long Distance Service: Most national companies are available in Waverly. Contact your choice of providers directly. CABLE TELEVISION
MediaCom, Mason City, IA
To Order Service Call: 1-800-332-0245
Pay Bill: By Mail in envelope provided with bill.
City Cable Commission regulates service. Concerns can be voiced through the City Offices. INTERNET PROVIDERS
Access High Speed Internet
To order service: 1-888-852-1498
Blue Mountain Internet
To order service: 1-800-485-5006
www.bmi.net
Dynamic Broadband, Cedar Rapids, IA
To Order Service: 1-866-392-2266
High-Speed wireless Internet Service, no dial-up required.
www.dybb.com Earthlink
To order service: 1-800-511-2041
www.earthlink.net
Forbin, Waterloo
To order service: 1-319-274-4430
www.forbin.net
MediaCom Online
To order service: 1-800-728-4457
High-Speed Internet Access Prairie iNet
Toorder service: 1-877-794-6224
www.prairieinet.net
Qwest
To order service: 1-800-528-6188
High-Speed Internet Access www.qwest.com
RETAIL/ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Waverly is proud of its progressive merchants who offer an ever increasing service to a trade area of over 25,000 individuals. The community boasts over 300 businesses in four shopping areas. Sales ending fiscal year 1995 totaled $71,131,000 in the city of Waverly and $114,742,000 in Bremer County, based on figures from the Iowa Department of Revenue. WAVERLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Waverly Chamber of Commerce seeks to develop and sustain dynamic, progressive programs to support the economic environment for our businesses and provide an overall quality experience for residents and visitors as they shop and visit the Waverly community.
Kelly Engelken, Executive Director 1-319-352-4526
Tiffany Kudron, Tourism & Special Events Director
118 E. Bremer Avenue
Waverly, IA 50677
waverly@waverlychamber.com
www.waverlyia.com
INDUSTRIES/MAJOR EMPLOYERS
NESTLÉ USA
Carnation has been located in Waverly since 1923 with its start as a milk condensery. In 1958, the facility was converted to make instantized dry milk powder. Product line include hot cocoa mix, non-dairy creamers, instant breakfast drink, NESTEA, and Nestle Quick. Employees are involved in processing, packaging, and warehousing operations. In 1985, Nestle, U.S.A. purchased Carnation Company and in 1991 it was announced that the Waverly plant would become Nestle Beverage Company. The plant currently employs approximately 343 employees with an annual payroll and fringe benefits in excess of $20,000,000. TEREX CRANES, INC. WAVERLY OPERATIONS
A part of Waverly since 1942, this company has become a major producer of earth moving equipment and cranes for a wide variety of construction, utility and industrial applications. With the majority of its 315 employees from the surrounding area, Terex’s annual payroll is an important contributor to the Waverly economy. CUNA MUTUAL GROUP
Formerly known as Century Companies of America, CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company is a family of financial service companies headquartered in Waverly. With a product line incorporating life insurance, annuities, disability income and investment products such as mutual funds, variable annuities, and general securities. CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company employs 540 people in Waverly. CUNA Mutual has an annual home office payroll of over $13 million and has insurance operations ranking in the top 10% of all life insurance companies in the nation. In 1990, Century Companies entered into a permanent affiliation with CUNA Mutual of Madison, Wisconsin and the name changed to CUNA MutuaL Group.
COLOR FX
This graphic arts printer has been in operation since 1880 and was formerly known as the Waverly Publishing Company. It produces commercial collateral and advertising material for national manufacturers and agencies. Their school products division covers the entire country. The
large multi-color presses and complete bindery serving the graphic industry enlists the skills of 50 employees. WAVERLY PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
This manufacturer of plastic film for trash liners and medical supplies employs 57 people and operates seven days a week as a continuous process. CROELL REDI-MIX WAVERLY PLANT
Where quality concrete and courteous service are mixed together. A major expansion of facilities in 1991 added efficiency to the operation. GMT CORPORATION
Specializes in solving production problems for manufacturing companies by providing design, and building automated systems, special machinery, dies, fixtures and gauges. CNC machining of production and prototype parts. CAD expertise. Employs 175 people. SELF HELP FOUNDATION
Self Help Foundation is a non-profit organization seeking to reduce hunger and poverty by encouraging and enabling agricultural and economic development through programs of appropriate small-scale agricultural mechanization in developing countries. Kay & L DRAPERIES
Kay & L Draperies is a decorative fabric jobber and wholesale manufacturer of draperies and bedspreads for commercial and private use. Employs 55 people. RADA MANUFACTURING
A cutlery company employing 120 people. Cutlery products are shipped throughout the U.S. and some foreign countries. G & R PUBLISHING COMPANY
This company focuses on commercial & quick printing. It specializes in printing customized cookbooks for families and organizational fund-raising. The company employs 54 people.
CARMI FLAVORS
Carmi Flavors has been in business for over 30 years and is a full service flavor and gragrance manufacturer for the food, beverage, helath and beauty industries. Some applications include bakery, veverages, confectionary, cordial beverage, dairy, ice cream, sherbert, pharmaceutical, savory, snack foods and health foods.
UNITED EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES
United Equipment Accessories, Inc. is a leader in the production of reliable slip rings, heavy-duty industrial cable reels, decril cable, cable chain/cable carriers and durable shift controls. UEA's common goal is to work together as a team so each of their products meets their customers' needs and is of the highest quality in engineering, design and workmanship.
RUBBER DEVELOPMENT
Rubber Development has been in the ruber industry for over 30 years and manufactures and distributes custom molded rubber products, hoses, belts, gaskets, seals and o-rings. This unique manufacturing firm can offer design assistance, in house tooling and custom material formulation to handle all sized projects.
TDS AUTOMATION a DOERFER COMPANY
These companies design and engineer custom automotive manufacturing and process solutions equipment and machinery. These companies employ 135 people.
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER
For more than 100 years, patients have looked to Waverly Health Center for their health care needs and have found a hospital filled with compassionate, trustworthy caregivers. Waverly Health Center offers a variety of services and convenient family practice and specialty clinics. PRODUCT/SERVICE INFORMATION
America's Best Value Inn
1900 Heritage Way 319-352-5330
ARVIND BHAKTA
Approximate Employment: 16
Product/Service: Hotel
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
1922 5th Avenue NW 319-352-4540
DEB SCHROEDER
Approximete Employment: 230
Product/Service: Caring for aging adults
Bremer County
415 East Bremer Avenue 319-352-0290
STEVE REUTER
Approximate Employment: 181
Product/Service: County Government City of Waverly
200 First Street NE 319-352-4525
DICK CRAYNE
Approximate Employment: 129
Product/Service: City Government Comfort Inn
2810 4th Street SW
RAJ PATEL 319-352-0399
Approximate Employment: 20
Product/Service: Hotel
CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company
2000 Heritage Way 319-352-4090
REID KOENIG
Approximate Employment: 780
Product/Service: Life insurance, annuities,
Investment products Fareway Store
222 West Bremer Avenue 319-352-4319
DARREN OPPEMAN
Approximate Employment: 55
Product/Service: Retail Supermarket G & R Publishing
507 Industrial Street 319-352-5391
TOM SCOTT
Approximate Employment: 54
Product/Service: Cookbook publishing
& commercial printer GMT Corporation
1801 East Bremer Avenue 319-352-1509
LARRY & JILL GRAENING
Approximate Employment: 175
Product/Service: Production machining,
dies, fixtures, prototypes Hy-Vee Food Store
Village Square Mall 319-352-1365
BRIAN LARSON
Approximate Employment: 160
Product/Service: Retail Supermarket Kay & L Draperies
602 Industrial Street 319-352-1934
KAY THORSON
Approximate Employment: 55
Product/Service: Draperies, bedspreads,
decorator fabrics Nestlé USA
70 Sixth Avenue NW 319-352-2237
GARY BOGENREIF
Approximate Employment: 300
Product/Service: Cocoa mix, instant breakfast,
instant dried milk RADA Manufacturing Company
905 Industrial Street 319-352-5454
GARY NELSON
Approximate Employment: 87
Product/Service: Manufacturer of stainless steel cutlery Rubber Development, Inc.
701 Technology Place 319-352-5600
VERNON GIDLEY
Approximate Employment: 30
Product/Service: Rubber molding Terex Cranes, Inc., Waverly Operations
106 Twelfth Street SE 319-352-3920
MARCO GENTILINI
Approximate Employment: 167
Product/Service: Manufacturer of cranes United Equipment Accessories, Inc.
2106 East Bremer Avenue 319-352-3946
MARK HANAWALT
Approximate Employment: 60
Product/Service: Manufacturer of collector rings Wal-Mart Store
2700 Fourth Street SW 319-352-5260
JAKE BROWN
Approximate Employment: 137
Product/Service: Discount retail store Wartburg College
100 Wartburg Blvd. 319-352-8200
DARREL COLSON
Approximate Employment: 400
Product/Service: Liberal Arts College Waverly Health Center
312 Ninth Street SW 319-352-4120
KYLE RICHARDS
Approximate Employment: 434
Product/Service: Hospital
Waverly Plastics Company
1001 Industrial Street 319-352-1534
ROSE VAN NIEUWENHUYZEN
Approximate Employment: 50
Product/Service: Manufactures plastic film and bags Waverly-Shell Rock Schools
1405 Fourth Avenue SW 319-352-3630
JERRY VYVERBERG
Approximate Employment: 250
Product/Service: Public School K - 12 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
BANKS
The First National Bank and State Bank and Trust Company are full service banks with main downtown offices; both have branch offices. The Security State Bank has a full service bank located at 933 16th Ave SW with an office in Shell Rock, Iowa. Automatic teller machines are available at several locations for 24 hour banking, seven days a week. Combined deposits of the banks total $230,000,000. First National Bank 319-352-1340
316 East Bremer Avenue First National Bank (Branch) 319-352-3502
921 West Bremer Avenue
Lincoln Savings Bank/LSB Financial 319-352-4098
1810 4th ST SW, Suite 105
Security State Bank 319-352-3500
923 16th St SW State Bank and Trust Company 319-352-6000
124 1st Avenue SE State Bank and Trust Company (S 218) 319-352-3356
1503 Fourth Street SW CREDIT UNIONS
Veridian Credit Union has an office in south Waverly. It is a full service credit union.
Veridian Credit Union 319-352-0838
315 Oak Ridge Circle
AUTOMATIC TELLER LOCATIONS
Casey's General Store
1312 West Bremer Avenue
First National Bank
316 East Bremer Avenue
921 West Bremer Avenue Hy-Vee Food Store
1311 Fourth Street SW
Kwik Star
404 East Bremer Avenue
500 West Bremer Avenue Lincoln Savings Bank
1810 4th Street SW
State Bank and Trust Comapny
124 First Street SE
1503 4th Street SW The Other Placre II
821 West Bremer Avenue
Veridian Credit Union
315 Oak Ridge Circle Wal-Mart
2700 Fourth Street SW
ORGANIZATIONS SERVICE, FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Most of the nationally known service clubs, veteran’s organizations, and numerous business, cultural and professional groups are active in Waverly. The Waverly Area Development Group and www.waverlyia.com have a complete list. HEALTH
Health care is provided through Covenant Clinic Waverly, Iowa Health Physicians, Rohlf Memorial Clinic, P.C., Noah Clinic on the Wartburg Campus, and the Waverly Health Center. Among the other specialists available to Waverly as needed are dermatologists, radiologists, pathologists, cardiologists, a urologist, an orthopedic surgeon, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and plastic surgeons. Waverly also has six dentists, four optometrists, four chiropractors, occupational therapists, physical therapists and physical therapist/athletic trainer. A Cedar Falls based orthodontist has a Waverly office. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES
Provides services to Bremer County residents over the age of 18 with disabilities. As the accredited community mental health resource agency, the CEDAR VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER provides a comprehensive range of outpatient, emergency evaluation, education, consultation, and community support services to individuals, couples and families with acute or chronic problems. Client fees are determined on the basis of income and family size for residents of Bremer, Butler, and Chickasaw counties. PATHWAYS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES offers outpatient counseling, evaluations and education to substance abusers, chemically dependent persons, family members and adult children of alcoholics. They provide group and individual counseling. Fees charged on the basis of income. No person is refused. LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA, INC., BREMWOOD CAMPUS, provides comprehensive psychiatric treatment for emotionally disturbed youth in a residential setting. LSI staff works with over 90 young people each year.
TRANSPORTATION
AIR TRANSPORTATION
Waverly Municipal Airport, completed in 1967, is located northwest of
Waverly on Business Route 218. It is a general aviation airport that offers a 2800’ concrete lighted runway, flight instruction, aircraft rental, and fuel sales.
The closest commercial airport is Waterloo Municipal Airport (Livingston-Betsworth Field) located 16 miles south of Waverly. Northwest Airlines serves it and offers daily flights to Minneapolis.
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
BARTELS LUTHERAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Bartels Lutheran Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified retirement community that has been providing quality care to residents of Waverly and neighboring communities for more than thirty years. They offer a continuum of care ranging from independent living, residential, nursing, skilled care and an Alzheimer’s Unit. Bartels provides services for the total person, which includes medical, spiritual, social, and emotional care. EICHHORN HAUS
The Eichhorn Haus offers retirees the opportunity to choose from spacious one and two bedroom apartments, fully equipped, with covered parking available. Nutritious meals, housekeeping, transportation if needed, and 24-hour emergency response, are just a few of the services provided. WAVERLY SENIOR CENTER
The Center is the activity center for Waverly’s senior citizens. Open five days a week, the center offers a range of activities including bridge, ceramics, woodworking, quilting, card playing (500 cards), crafts, potluck dinners, a monthly birthday party and clothes closet. The kitchen is used for preparing Meals-On-Wheels dinners. Mitchell Manor is available for reunions and receptions. SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Two separate developments of subsidized housing are available for senior citizens. WAVERLY HOMES, completed in 1970, consists of 59 ground floor apartments. WAVERLY MANOR, completed in 1980 has 54 units in a multi-story building. WILLOW ESTATES, constructed in 1979, provides 24 ground floor apartments for senior citizens. EVENTS WAVERLY MIDWEST HORSE SALE attracts thousands of enthusiasts from throughout the nation and overseas the last week of March and the first week of October each year to the Waverly Sales Company. The four-day event auctions consignments of saddle and draft horses, mules, driving teams, horse drawn equipment, buggies and tack. BREMER COUNTY FAIR, the first week in August, features 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibits, nightly grandstand shows, queen contest, and kiddie carnival. WAVERLY HERITAGE DAYS in July a citizen's group of volunteers offer a Waverly City celebration. Celebrating Waverly's heritage, founders and future. The weekend is full of family events, music, food, parade and fun activities for all ages. Join the celebration every third Thursday through Sunday in July. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ON MAIN, the second Thursday evening in December, features live action displays filling the storefront windows along Bremer Avenue with the holiday spirit. Hot Spots offer a place to warm up and enjoy refreshments. Christmas carols, sleigh bells, hot cocoa, cookies and lots of cheer can be found up and down our sidewalks during this event. WAVERLY RAIL TRAIL - Seasonal events on the Waverly Rail Trail located in southeast and northeast Waverly include: Candlelight Ski in January; Fun Run-Walk in July; Fall Volksmarch in October and many events in between. CONCERTS IN KOHLMANN is a series of musical programs on Thursday evenings during June and July. Food, Fun and Free Music in Kohlmann Park along the Cedar River. VOTER REGISTRATION
BREMER COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE
Bremer County Court House, 415 E. Bremer Avenue
Marilyn Schnell, Auditor 319-352-0340
Deadlines: At Auditor’s Office ten days prior to election.
By Mail, post marked 15 days before election. Registration Forms available in most telephone books. The Qwest phone book has voter registration forms located in the government
section of the book which may be copied. TAX & LICENSES
PROPERTY TAXES
Payable: may pay in full in September or in two halves
Delinquent Dates: October 1 (1st half) and April 1 (2nd half)
Penalty: 1 1/2% per month for late payment
Payments Made to: County Treasurer’s Office or by Mail.
Mobile Homes: School Taxes are payable on payment schedule above. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Bremer County Treasurer-Motor Vehicle Department
Bremer County Court House, 415 E. Bremer Ave
Sue Shonka 319-352-0242 Automobile, Trucks, Trailers & Motorcycles
Annual Registration: Within 30 days of YOUR birthday.
New Residents to State: Most license vehicle within 30 days after moving into state.
Out-of-state title and registration must be turned over.
Fees are pro-rated through the month of your birth date. SNOWMOBILE & BOAT REGISTRATION
Bremer County Recorder
Bremer County Court House, 415 E. Bremer Ave.
Donna Ellison 319-352-0401 FISHING & HUNTING LICENSE:
Bremer County Recorder
Bremer County Court House, 415 E. Bremer Ave.
Marilyn Schnell 319-352-0401 DRIVER’S LICENSE:
Renewal: Every 2 or 4 years, 30 days before or 60 days after your birth date.
New Residents to State: Must apply within 30 days of taking residence. Test is required.
Renewal/Exam Site: Bremer County Courthouse, Treasurer’s Office,
415 East Bremer Avenue 319-352-0164
Hours: Monday -Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (No test after 4 pm)
Cedar Falls:612 12th St 319-277-2304
Hours: Every Tuesday & Saturday
Waterloo: 2060 Crossroads Blvd 319-235-0902
Hours: Tuesday 8:30 am-6:30 pm; Wednesday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 8 am-1 pm PET LICENSE:
Pet licenses are no longer required by Bremer County or the City of Waverly but it is recommended so that lost animals can be returned or located.
A collar containing rabies information, owner’s name and address are also recommended.
The City of Waverly requires pets to be on a leash whenever they are outside the house or kennel.
CHURCHES
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church (GARBC)
211 3rd St SW, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-2687
Grace Baptist Church (BGC)
1110 4th St SW
Phone: 319-352-1464
Website: www.saygrace.org
CATHOLIC
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
2700 Horton Road, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-2493
Email: waverlyoffice@dybb.com
Website: www.stmarysfamily.com
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene
124 3rd Ave NW, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-0424
Email: nazwave@webiowa.net
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Vineyard Community Church of Waverly
319 West Bremer Avenue
Phone: 319-352-2656
EPISCOPALIAN
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
717 W. Bremer Ave, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-1489 or 319-352-1992
INSTITUTIONAL MINISTRY
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
1922 5th Ave NW, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-4540
Wartburg College
The Wartburg Chapel
800 W. Bremer Ave, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-8217
LUTHERAN
Redeemer Lutheran Church (ELCA)
2001 W. Bremer Avenue, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-1325
Website: www.redeemerwaverly.org
St. John Lutheran Church (LCMS)
415 4th St. SW, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-2314
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Artesian (LCMS)
2 mi. N. Of Hwy. 3 & 63, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-5394
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School (ELCA)
112 2nd Ave. NW, Waverly
Phone: 319-352-3850
Website: stpaulswaverly.org OPEN BIBLE CHURCH
1013 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly
Phone: 319-352-2038
Website: www.openbiblewaverly.com
Email: waverlyopenbible@mchsi.com
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Peace United Church of Christ
11th Street SE, Waverly (building under construction)
Phone: 319-352-3135
UNITED METHODIST
Heritage United Methodist Church
1201 230th St (Hwy 3 W)
PO Box 234
Phone: Pastor 319-352-1776
Church 319-352-5130
Trinity United Methodist Church
1400 W. Bremer Ave., Waverly
Phone: 319-352-2590
Email: triumc@netins.net
OTHER
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
1661 3rd Street SW
Phone: 319-352-0224
Seed of Life Family Church
230 8th Avenue SW
Phone: 319-352-2627
LAWYERS
Boveia Law Office 319-352-5900
Gary Boveia, Attorney
208 First Avenue SE Carney Law Office 319-352-3848
Gerald Carney, Attorney
303 First Avenue NE Egli Law Office 319-352-2520
Steve Egli, Attorney
211 20th Street NW
Goeke & Goeke 319-352-9255
Dale Goeke, Attorney
Quint Goeke, Attorney
100 East Bremer Avenue Leslie Colling, Gritters & Werger, PLLC
319-352-1637
Keith D. Collins, Attorney
Lance Gritters, Attorney
William Werger, Attorney
303 First Avenue NE These lawyers are Waverly Area Development Group business Members
WAVERLY REALTORS
Ann Nielsen Realtor 319-352-2121
211 2nd St SW
www.realtor.com Barb Benson Real Estate 319-352-0934
115 First Avenue NE
www.barbbensonrealty.com Century 21.LSB Real Eastate 319-352-1157
1810 4th St. SW, Ste 104
century21lsb.com
Dick Oberheu Realty 319-352-0100
110 2nd St SE
www.dickoberhew.com Signature Realty 319-352-4146
1101 West Bremer Avenue
www.signaturerealtyiowa.com Waverly Newspapers 319-352-3334
311 West Bremer Avenue
www.waverlynewspapers.com
The Independent & Democrat are published each Tuesday & Thursday and are a good source for rentals and current real estate listings. These realtors are Waverly Chamber of Commerce Business Members
RESTAURANTS
East Bremer Diner, 117 East Bremer Avenue, 319-352-2455.
Family dining with home-cooked specialties ranging from steak and seafood to broasted chicken and a variety of sandwiches. Freshly prepared desserts offered as well.
MC, VISA. Open Monday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am – 10 pm. Hobson’s Dairy Queen, 122 4th Street SW, 319-352-3256.
Soft serve ice cream, frozen novelties and desserts, sandwiches. Open Feb. – Oct. Monday – Friday 10:30 am – 10:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 10:30 pm. Hy-Vee Kitchen, Highway 218 South, 319-352-1365.
Family dining, home style cooking, reasonable prices, breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering service. Daily 5 am – 8 pm. The Other Place II, 821 West Bremer Avenue, 319-352-4742.
Family dining, Italian, pizza, Mexican specialties. MC, VISA.
Open Monday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm; Sunday 3 pm – midnight. Subway, 501 West Bremer Avenue, 319-352-9014.
Sub sandwiches and salads. Open Sunday – Thursday 9 am – 10 pm; Friday –Saturday 9 am – 11 pm. LODGING
Comfort Inn, 2810 Fourth St SW , Highway 218 South, 319-352-0399. 60 units; whirlpool suites. Meeting room (25 capacity). Complimentary continental breakfast. Indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, exercise room, outdoor patio. These restaurants and motels are Waverly Chamber of Commerce Business Members. DIRECTORY PARKS RECREATION 18 Hole Municipal Golf Course 319-352-3855 705 8th Street SW Pro Shop 319-352-1530 Centennial Oaks Golf Club 319-483-1765
32 Eagle Ridge Drive
3 Lighted Softball Diamonds 319-352-6263
4th Street SW & 5th Ave SW 2 Little League Baseball Diamonds 319-352-5149
End of 3rd Ave SE 1 Little League Softball Diamond 319-352-5740
End of 3rd Ave SE 1 Outdoor Municipal Swimming Pool 319-352-6219
4th Street & 5th Avenue SW Tennis Courts - Wartburg College 319-352-8467
Corner 0f 5th Avenue & 12th Street NW Tennis Courts - W-SR High School 319-352-2087
1415 Fourth Avenue SW Sk8 Park - Memorial Park 319-352-6263
4th Street & 5th Avenue SW Waverly Water Ski Club 319-352-5643
Cedar Lane Fishing
Cedar Lane Three Rivers Park Public Boat Ramp 319-352-6263
1st St NW to Adams Parkway North of Waverly Light and Power Waverly Bowl Inn 319-352-4724
919 4th Street SW Wartburg College -The W 319-352-8504
100 Wartburg Blvd
Parking off 11th Street NW
Racquetball Courts
Indoor Tennis Courts
Basketball
Weight Room
Indoor Track
Parks & Rec Activities - The W 319-352-8716 Adult Softball 319-352-6263 McDonald’s Playplace 319-352-6977
1201 4th St SW
Disc Golf 319-352-6263
Brookwood Park
3rd Street & 4th Avenue SE
Waverly Rail Trail
Begins at 1st Street & 6th Avenue NW
Trail Head & Parking at Kwik Star East
400 East Bremer Avenue
Trail Head & Parking at Brookwood Park
6th Ave SE
Volleyball 319-352-6263
4th Street SW & 5th Avenue SW CULTURAL
Wartburg College Artist Series 319-352-8409
100 Wartburg Blvd
Wartburg College Symphony Orchestra 319-352-8370
100 Wartburg Blvd
Wartburg College Robert & Sally Vogel Library
100 Wartburg Blvd 319-352-8477 Waverly Public Library 319-352-1223
1500 West Bremer Avenue Bremer County Historical Museum 319-352-2072
Junction of Highways 3 & Business Route 218 |
