Location

Strategic Location & Transportation Access

Waverly, Iowa is located in the heart of Northeast Iowa, just a few miles north of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metro area and proudly part of the Greater Cedar Valley Region.  With a population of 10,549, Waverly is the largest city in Bremer County and serves as the county seat, offering both small-town charm and regional influence.

Situated along the scenic Cedar River, Waverly provides a picturesque setting with the infrastructure and connectivity buinesses need to thrive.


Highway Access

Waverly is a designated Avenue of the Saints community, located on Highway 218/27, which connects St. Paul, MN  to St. Louis, MO.   Our 4-lane highway system  offers seamless access to major U.S. interstates, including: 

  • I-80
  • I-35
  • I-380

This strategic location ensures efficient transportation in all directions - ideal for logistics, commuting, and business operations.


Rail & Air Transportation

Waverly offers rail service and convenient access to multiple airports:

  • Waterloo Regional Airport - just 17 miles away via 4-lane highway
  • Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) - 90 miles
  • Des Moines International Aiport - 130 miles
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport - 200 miles

Additionally, Waverly is home to a well-maintained municipal airport, offering private hangar space and services for corporate and recreatinal aviation. 

Questions?  Click the image below to email the Community Development Office or call 319-352-9210.

Welcome to Waverly. Great schools. Diverse housing options. Robust job market. Top-flight indoor rec center. Outdoor recreation adventures of all kinds. Prestigious Wartburg College. And a safe and welcoming community of people who value the good life in a beautiful place.