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Get ready to celebrate Iowa during Festival 2020, February 22-23, February 28-March 9 and March 14-15, on Iowa PBS! From discovering Iowa's state parks and culinary heritage to meeting Blenko Glass collectors and a grandmother who competes in BMX events, a variety of specials will explore th…
The Census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future.
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For Valentine’s Day 2020, I visited Hilda Fedler, a 108-year-young former teacher. She played the piano for me and recalled how she celebrated Valentine’s Day as a child in Waverly, Iowa.
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DENVER — Going into Saturday’s Class 1A District 1 wrestling tournament, sixth-ranked (IAWrestle.com) Denver was poised to have a good day despite a bit of a set-back.
The Go-Hawks will play rival Charles City in Round 1.
Nashua-Plainfield's season comes to a close at 6-16.
Burman is also hoping to make it back to state with the W-SR girls soccer team.
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After a tumultuous two weeks following the Iowa Caucuses, Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price has submitted his resignation effective immediately after the party elects an interim chair.
The first-degree murder trial of a Fairbank man has been pushed back so that the state can complete its investigation into the mental state of the defendant.
The following cases appeared before Associate District Court Judge Peter B. Newell in Butler County District Court in Allison on Jan. 15:
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On Valentine’s Day, you can give your spouse or life partner a traditional gift such as candy or flowers. But once you’ve done that, why not think about something that can provide longer-lasting benefits for your loved one? Specifically, think about ways to provide a lifetime of financial pr…
The Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way a dream for this community! It’s a dream in which people seeking help can easily access assistance at times that are convenient for them, in a location that is convenient for them, in a collaborative space which embraces their privacy and is inclusive a…
Waverly Head Start, located at 1805 N. Horton Road, will be holding registration and an open house from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Discussing mental health has become less taboo in modern culture than it used to be before, and that openness is now also crossing over into the workplace. However, many organizations still seem to be falling behind on this trend. From unrealistic, demanding deadlines to heavy workloads and long hours to even shifting performance priorities, there’s often never a shortage of stress at work.
Four-year-old Jed Wedemeier of Maynard had surgery at Waverly Health Center on October 18, 2019. The procedure was performed by Dr. F. E. Gonzales who specializes in ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions.
It’s tax season once again, and stress levels are high. While you are plunging away those numbers and stressing about refunds and payments to the IRS, there are ways you can keep those anxieties under control.
“Every risk factor you can imagine was on this student’s Internet posting,” recalls Lisa Cull, senior program coordinator for Glenn County Behavioral Health.
As families come face to face with medical requirements every school year, the country is feeling the effects of a vaccine resistance movement that’s been decades in the making. In a climate of fake news and ever-growing misinformation that is spread online, it can be hard to decipher the false information from the truth. That’s why Facebook is taking a stand.
On Valentine’s Day, you can give your spouse or life partner a traditional gift such as candy or flowers. But once you’ve done that, why not think about something that can provide longer-lasting benefits for your loved one? Specifically, think about ways to provide a lifetime of financial pr…
There have been repeated discussions about medical cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of marijuana, in Iowa, especially since Illinois has legalized both medical and recreational marijuana. Multiple business have cropped up across Iowa and have been selling cannabidiol products, which is agains…
On March 3 the residents of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District will be asked to go to the polls to approve an updated Revenue Purpose Statement, which is associated with the Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE).
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Nearly four decades ago, Peter Peacock's anonymous sperm donation brought Gypsy Diamond to life. Now, an Australian law erasing sperm donors' anonymity has brought them together.
