About Waverly

Located in northeast Iowa, Waverly is a beautiful, extraordinary community of over 10,000 residents. It is a place where families thrive and a community where residents enjoy a high quality of life, a bustling downtown and a college town atmosphere.

Waverly’s central business district spans the Cedar River, while numerous other businesses and industries are uniquely nestled throughout the community. An impressive inventory of community assets includes 12 miles of recreational trails, two 18-hole golf courses, a spectacular public library, a top-flight indoor recreation center, and abundant cultural opportunities that can only be found in a college town.

Waverly’s downtown is designated as a Main Street Iowa District. The district is home to a quality mix of service businesses, specialty shops, destination stores and restaurants. These businesses along with others are part of Waverly’s evolving “life and leisure” business clusters.

Waverly maintains a focus on balanced growth and is an ideal location for commercial, industrial and corporate headquarters and retail developments. City government and economic development leaders have set the course for a prosperous future through their strong commitment to a safe community, investment in parks, trails and services, and through a unique partnership formed to bring economic success through the creation of employment opportunities and a revitalized downtown.

Waverly is a place where life comes together. It’s your place. Welcome to Waverly.

Learn more about Waverly at Waverly Welcome Home.