With a new school year underway, our community is bustling with students, faculty and staff from public and private schools, Hawkeye Community College, Wartburg College, and now even graduate programs. [Monday, Aug. 25,] marks the first day of school for many—young children at the bus stop, teenagers biking to class, college students settling in, and educators energizing classrooms across Waverly.

There are several ways each of us can contribute to a positive, safe and supportive start to the academic year.

Drive safely: Please watch for children crossing streets, riding bikes and boarding or exiting school buses. A moment of patience can make all the difference in someone’s day.

Show gratitude: Let’s remember to thank the adults—teachers, support staff, bus drivers, counselors and admi

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