West of Wausa, Germans founded Golgotha Lutheran Church in 1896. Educating Wausa children began in 1886, with teachers riding horseback to teach boys and girls, who were seated on boards placed on nail kegs. The fully accredited school system received high marks in a recent evaluation for its diverse curriculum. The agriculture benefits discovered by Thorson have continued to be the mainstay of Wausa through a century of abundance and shortage, drought and harsh weather, as well as economic ups and downs. Corn, soybeans, oats, and alfalfa hay are the main crops.
Farmers also breed and feed hogs and cattle.
Wausa gave the State of Nebraska a governor. Born in western Nebraska, Norbert Tiemann was president and board chairman of Wausa's Commercial State Bank, and chaired the village board before being elected governor in 1967. While preparing for a gala centennial celebration, the people of Wausa are also working for the continued well-being of their town after 1990. The local development committee explores all possibilities for local enterprises to grow and new businesses to locate in town. The advantages as a home for retirees are also promoted.