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🌱 What today’s United Way actually does for Waverly families in need.
Waverly, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Waverly! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What today’s United Way actually does for Waverly families in need.
- How W-SR’s standout senior class finished an incredible four-year soccer run.
Also on today's calendar: D&D Campaign Group B and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: A strong afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Why do we need a United Way? (communitynewspapergroup.com) — Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way explains why a unified local fundraising effort still matters, tracing its roots to the 1951 Community Chest in Waverly. The piece highlights today’s direct services like a 24/7 free pantry, diaper bank, and summer meals, plus how United Way connects residents with rent, utility, and other assistance. 
• Strong North Polk defense eliminates W-SR girls from state (communitynewspapergroup.com) — Waverly-Shell Rock’s girls soccer team saw its season end in a 2-1 state quarterfinal loss to North Polk, despite firing 17 shots on goal. Assistant coach Kaylee Vette praised the Go-Hawks’ relentless effort and highlighted a senior class that reached state four straight years and compiled a remarkable 65-7-2 record.
📸 Around Waverly
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Chick-a-saurus: There's a Dinosaur Loose in the Library! →
Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
2:00 pm
Thursday June 11
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Other local events
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Softball: Decorah vs Waverly-Shell Rock (Varsity)
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Softball Field
7:30 pm -
D&D Campaign Group B →
Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
3:30 pm -
Softball: Waverly-Shell Rock vs Grundy Center (Varsity)
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District George Wilhelm Complex Softball Diamond #1
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Aplington-Parkersburg vs Grundy Center (Junior Varsity)
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District George Wilhelm Complex Baseball Diamond #1
5:00 pm -
Softball: Waverly-Shell Rock vs Grundy Center (Junior Varsity)
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District George Wilhelm Complex Softball Diamond #1
5:00 pm -
Waverly Municipal Band
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Auditorium
5:30 pm -
Softball: Waverly-Shell Rock vs Grundy Center (Varsity)
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District George Wilhelm Complex Softball Diamond #1
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
📣 Waverly Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee and Cards @Ionia Community Library →
Ionia Community Library, 101 W Iowa St, Ionia
10:00 am -
Coffee, Conversations, and Kids @Nashua Public Library →
Nashua Public Library - Iowa, 220 Brasher St, Nashua
10:30 am -
Smash Bros @ Wartburg →
Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
2:00 pm -
Adult Book Club & mocktails →
Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TrinityRail posted a job opening for Career Chemical Cleaning 2nd shift in Shell Rock. Apply here.
- Fareway Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waverly here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cedar Falls
- The Hidden Cost of Waiting: Why Tree Problems Don't Fix Themselves (wcfcourier.com)
- June 8 recap: Waterloo and Cedar Falls news you may have missed today (wcfcourier.com)
- 2026 Iowa's Scholastic Action Shooting Program crowns youth rifle & pistol champions (iowadnr.gov)
Waterloo
- Waterloo Community Schools names new associate director of special education (cbs2iowa.com)
Ok Waverly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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