Talk:Waverly, Iowa

Court house photo

It says 1935 but it was built 1936-1937 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.224.188.165 (talk) 19:37, 30 May 2022 (UTC)

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What about the businesses, schools, and landmarks in town? I think that we should put in this information! We've got so much cool stuff here, it might as well be known.--Bee 03:51, 17 January 2006 (UTC)

"Wes Gade, pitcher for Waverly-Shell Rock Go-Hawks baseball team, once struck out 4 batters in one inning during a Varsity baseball game against Charles City in 1996.[citation needed]" I call shenanigans. Unless he pitched for both teams, this seems impossible, since there are only 3 outs per team, per inning. 205.161.214.82 17:03, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

It's possible if the catcher dropped the third strike since the hitter can try getting to first (which he apparently did)before he gets thrown/tagged out. Even if he makes it safely, it is called a strikeout. Then if he struck three other people out regularly...

Waverly is such a cute, perfect-sized ideal American town. Best schools around here! The river is beautiful! I'm not from there, but I have to say it's better than anywhere I've ever been in the U.S.; I do get around. If you are ever in NORTHEAST IOWA, you should see Waverly sometime. I realize I'm breaking the rules by discussing Waverly, IA and not the article! Sorry! 208.126.51.37 (talk) 01:56, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

In-text external links

There are far too many external links in the body of the text of this article. The most relevant ones should be moved to the external links section and the others removed. See WP:ELPOINTS. – ukexpat (talk) 15:14, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Another editor deleted a significant amount of information that I can only assume was because of the excessive use of in article URL's. I am posting the deleted information here so someone may rewrite it into a proper encyclopedia entry.
--RifeIdeas Talk 12:53, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

In the ==Evangelical Lutheran Church in America== section this was deleted:

ELCA institutions in Waverly include:
* The chapel clergy and Religion Department faculty at Wartburg College   
* Redeemer Lutheran Church, ELCA   
* St. Paul's Lutheran Church, ELCA   
* St. Paul's Elementary - a private Lutheran elementary school   
* The headquarters of Lutheran Services of Iowa and their Bremwood Lutheran Children's home   
* Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community   
* The headquarters for the Northeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Three complete sections were deleted:

==Arts and entertainment==   
The Wartburg Community Symphony Since 1952, Waverly has been one of the smallest communities in the country to support a semi-professional symphony orchestra. Over the past few years, that support has mushroomed, with membership in the Wartburg Community Symphony Association experiencing substantial growth in all levels, including corporate support   
   
Wartburg Artist Series Each year Wartburg College offers a diverse arts program for the campus community and surrounding area.   
   
The Wartburg Players The Wartburg Players is a drama organization designed to promote active participation on stage and off. All students are welcome and encouraged to participate and will receive information regarding plays and other acting/entertainment opportunities. The local community is welcomed to attend productions.   
   
The Waverly Municipal Band is made up of community members of all ages and presents a weekly concert on the lawn of the Bremer County Courthouse during early summer months and participates in local parades.   
   
==Recreation==   
The Wartburg-Waverly Sports and Wellness Center (locally known as "The W") is a joint venture between the college and community which offers one of the largest NCAA Division III facilities of its kind in the nation. The 200,000-square-foot (19,000 m2) expansive facilities include gyms, tracks, tennis, a swimming pool with slides and 0-grade entrance, a climbing wall, racquetball court, a large fitness room, child care area, a large selection of classes, and a coffee shop, "the Zesty Orange".   
   
Waverly is the site of the annual Bremer County Fair held in early August at the county fairgrounds.   
   
The Waverly Rail Trail is one of Northeast Iowa's finest and Bremer county's only scenic bike trail. The 10-foot (3 m) wide asphalt trail is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) in length beginning on the west side of the Cedar River in Waverly, heading southeast, crossing a spectacular 500-foot (150 m) bridge over the Cedar River through the downtown area. The Trail connects Waverly to Denver IA.   
   
The City of Waverly Parks and Recreation Department maintains 19 city parks including Memorial Park with a swimming pool, mini-golf, a large playscape called Kids' Kingdom, and a skate park; Three Rivers Park which offers a boat dock and Kohlmann Park which offers ice skating.   
   
The Waverly Golf Course is an 18-hole public course. The Waverly Golf Course was named 18 hole golf course of the year for 2003 by the Iowa Golf Association.   
   
Centennial Oaks Golf and Country Club This private 18 hole "links" British style course features five tee boxes on every hole to allow each golfer to play the course according to their individual expertise.   
   
Waverly offers two disc golf (a.k.a frisbee golf) courses; one on the campus of Wartburg College and one at Riverside Park.   
   
==Libraries, museums, and galleries==   
The Waverly Public Library offers a large collection of books and periodicals, and electronic media as well as drive-up check out, web based catalog, free WiFi internet access, fax services, interactive video conferencing, community meeting rooms, and a butterfly garden. In celebration of the library's 150th year a local newspaper, The Courier, produced a video about the library.   
   
The Vogel Library located at Wartburg College offers a large collection and all the services one would expect of a college library. The front of the library includes the Konditorei Coffee Shop.   
   
The Bremer County Museum is located in the Waverly House at 402 West Bremer Avenue and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum occupies a roadside inn built in 1864 from native timber and brick from a local kiln and includes an authentic 1873 drugstore, model railroad display, and Native American artifacts. Open May 3 through October. Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 p.m.   
   
Waldemar A. Schmidt Gallery 222 Ninth St. N.W. The gallery is located within the Fine Arts Center. Exhibits are composed of work from local, national and international artists. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the academic year. Exhibits requiring additional security have reduced hours.

In my opinion, some of this information is not needed but most of it is important to the community article and should be included.
--RifeIdeas Talk 12:53, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

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