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Waverly Exchange Club The Waverly Exchange Club was chartered in 1984.

Throughout its history, the club has focused on raising funds and volunteering time to support families, victims of child abuse, and improve the lives of those living within our communities.

John Johnston presented the Book of Golden Deeds award to Bob and Sally O’Hare, recognizing them for outstanding communi...
01/05/2026

John Johnston presented the Book of Golden Deeds award to Bob and Sally O’Hare, recognizing them for outstanding community service.

Sally has long been involved with the Waverly Area Veterans Post Auxiliary and travels to Marshalltown each month to volunteer in the craft room and assist with bingo at the Iowa Veterans Home. She is also an accomplished knitter and last year made 88 pairs of mittens for the University of Iowa Hospitals.

Bob, a Marine and Vietnam veteran, has served as commander of the AMVETS and coordinates the placement of 1,400 flags across seven cemeteries in Bremer County. Together, Bob and Sally regularly work behind the scenes supporting many activities at the Waverly Veterans Post. We thank them for their dedicated service to our community and our veterans.

Our club members had a fun time seeing all of the kids and adults at the Bremer County Fun Fair on April 25. Thank you t...
01/05/2026

Our club members had a fun time seeing all of the kids and adults at the Bremer County Fun Fair on April 25. Thank you to our club members, the W-SR Excel Club members and all of the businesses and organizations who participated in the event. It was a great way to closed out Child Abuse Prevention Month!

This morning, Aubrey Moeller was introduced as our Exchange Club Student of the Month. Her parents, Andy and Stephanie, ...
30/04/2026

This morning, Aubrey Moeller was introduced as our Exchange Club Student of the Month. Her parents, Andy and Stephanie, were present as well. She has a 4.00 gpa challenging herself with college level courses since her Freshman year. She has excelled in Jazz Band I & II, Chamber Winds, Marching Band and regular Band, a drum major for the Marching Band, All-State Orchestra and participated in the Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra. She is very active in speech, qualifying for state for 3 years. She was a rehearsal assistant for the musical production. She takes leadership in 4H, and the libraries’ Teen Advisory Board and the Youth County Council. She volunteers at the Iowa Food Bank, is active in her church and serves in a variety of leadership roles. Aubrey plans to attend Wartburg College in a biology, Pre Med major. Also she plans on playing her bassoon there as well. Congratulations Aubrey!

We thank Kip Ladage for joining us at Exchange today. Kip shared a PowerPoint with us on Wildlife Rescues and Interactio...
30/04/2026

We thank Kip Ladage for joining us at Exchange today. Kip shared a PowerPoint with us on Wildlife Rescues and Interactions. He highlighted various scenarios with animals in distress and how he and his rescue team intercept these interactions to save the animals, from owls to various water fowl. He talked about various disease issues and attempts to help curb these situations. We thank Kip for sharing with us today his amazing interactions and photography, as well as his work helping wildlife.

Thank you to everyone working to prevent child abuse and support children’s wellbeing. Every effort counts. 💙
27/04/2026

Thank you to everyone working to prevent child abuse and support children’s wellbeing. Every effort counts. 💙

Member John Johnston presented the Book of Golden Deeds to Jill Krall, Executive Director of the Waverly United Way (13 ...
23/04/2026

Member John Johnston presented the Book of Golden Deeds to Jill Krall, Executive Director of the Waverly United Way (13 years). She chairs the Board of Directors in Iowa as well. The Book of Golden Deeds has been an Exchange Club award for 75 years and honors a community member recognized for their outstanding positive impact, leadership and volunteerism in the community. Jill has made great commitments in many ways to Waverly and the surrounding area. We want to thank her for her dedication and her expertise. Congratulations Jill.

This morning's speaker, an Exchange Club member, was Dr. Ann Rathe, who recently received the Wartburg College Community...
23/04/2026

This morning's speaker, an Exchange Club member, was Dr. Ann Rathe, who recently received the Wartburg College Community Service Award recognizing her dedicated and compassionate leadership in our community. She generously gives her time in volunteerism, education, mentoring and philanthropy. She also serves on our city council. She explains how volunteerism is so important and that working with others in a variety of ways is an enjoyment for her. It is all part of her family history as generations of dedication to the community. An inspiration to all of us.

Building strong families and supportive communities keeps kids safe. Join us in making a difference this April and beyon...
20/04/2026

Building strong families and supportive communities keeps kids safe. Join us in making a difference this April and beyond! Come to the Family Fun Fair on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the W-SR Middle School. Enjoy a free lunch, learn about the services for children and family in Bremer County, and have a great time!

18/04/2026

Mark your calendar for the 21st Annual Family Fun Fair, taking place Saturday, April 25 from 10am-1pm at the WSR Middle School! Don't miss out on this day of games, food, prizes, and family fun!

This week's guest was Jason Steege, Wartburg director of golf and head men’s golf coach. Jason is in his 2nd year in th...
18/04/2026

This week's guest was Jason Steege, Wartburg director of golf and head men’s golf coach. Jason is in his 2nd year in this role and previously assistant men’s basketball coach for 14 years and 9 years as head men’s golf coach.

Jason oversees both men’s and women’s programs. Both teams compete in fall and spring; men’s conference championship is in the spring, the women’s is in the fall.
He talked about the challenges with spring weather and travel to warmer climates to compete.

This past fall the women took 3rd in conference championships and had a great season.

The men will be competing in Glen Oaks in Des Moines next weekend for the golf championship and will play starting Sunday, 18 holes all three days. We wish them good luck! We thank Jason for joining us!

Club member Monica Severson presented our club’s donation to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Capstone project. We have be...
18/04/2026

Club member Monica Severson presented our club’s donation to the St. Paul’s Lutheran School Capstone project. We have been proud to help support the sixth grade students as they learn and celebrate our country’s history.

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