Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees has charge, control, and supervision of the Public Library including policies for the use and management of the library.


Board Members: 9 
Terms: 6 years
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:15 PM
Resident trustees appointed by Mayor with confirmation of the City Council. Nonresident trustees appointed by Mayor with confirmation of the Bremer County Board of Supervisors.


Are you interested in serving on the Waverly Public Library Board? If so, please fill out the Board and Commission Application to be considered. 

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Some dates may vary due to holidays.


Board Members

  • Ross Helgevold, President
    • ​Term Expiration:  07/01/2030
  • Jim Janssen, Vice President
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2028
  • James Perry
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2030
  • Diana Blake
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2026
  • Erin Jones
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2030
  • Robert Wharram
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2026
  • Elaine Main
    • Term Expiration: 7/01/2026
  • Deanna McCue
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2028
  • Linda Podhajsky​
    • Term Expiration: 07/01/2028
  • Ann Rathe, Council Liaison​
    • Term Expiration: 12/31/2024

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