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Waverly's Economic Development Authority is scheduled to meet Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m.
The meeting is listed on the city's official September calendar. Waverly's next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for October 13, followed by Planning and Zoning on October 15.
The City of Waverly is still listing an opening for Public Works Maintenance Superintendent.
The city describes the position as a hands-on leadership role overseeing streets, utilities, parks, stormwater systems, public buildings, city equipment, personnel, budgeting and capital planning.
Starting pay is listed at $43.98 to $48.55 per hour, depending on qualifications. The posting says applications were due September 11 or until the position is filled.
Nuvera's September 22 construction updates show fiber work continuing in both Waverly and Howard Lake.
In Waverly, one construction area is already ready for fiber while another remains on an estimated September completion schedule. Howard Lake shows the same pattern: one area ready for fiber and another still on an estimated September completion schedule.
For local businesses, expanded fiber availability can affect internet capacity, remote work, payment systems, cloud services and other digital operations.
Howard Lake continues to advertise several economic-development tools for businesses and property owners.
The city says tax-increment financing is available in Howard Lake Industrial Park West and may also be considered for qualifying downtown redevelopment projects.
The city also advertises industrial land for $1 for qualified businesses and a Downtown Revitalization Grant Program offering grants of up to $5,000 per property owner for qualifying exterior improvements.
Waverly's Economic Development Authority exists to attract new businesses and industry while retaining and assisting existing businesses.
With City Council permission, the authority can buy, sell or lease property and can issue business loans or grants.
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly says it began a new weekly Sunday 4 p.m. Mass on September 20.
The parish is also holding a Knights of Columbus hospitality weekend September 26 and 27, with donuts and refreshments after weekend Masses.
Wright County Community Action operates a client-choice food shelf and thrift store at 411 Elm Avenue in Waverly.
Current posted food-shelf hours are Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The program says it serves neighbors regardless of which community they call home and also connects households with other services.
The City of Waverly continues to list a weekly coffee hour Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
The city’s calendar identifies the Community Room at Howard Lake Library, 817 8th Avenue, as the location for Senior Group gatherings. Call City Hall at 320-543-3670 to confirm the next meeting.
The Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School Board holds a work session Monday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the HLWW High School Media Center, 8700 County Road 6 SW in Howard Lake.
The posted agenda includes approval of the agenda and consent agenda, including additional fall coaching staff. The district lists its next regular School Board meeting for October 12.
HLWW has multiple current district job postings, including Food Service Substitute, Secretary Substitute, Custodial Substitute and General Employment.
Howard Lake posted an E-Bike Safety - Rules & Responsibilities notice on September 15.
The notice links residents to a city e-bike safety flyer and remains one of the lead items in the city's public News Flash.
The City of Howard Lake has posted materials from a September 10 community briefing concerning a Level 3 sex offender.
The city posted the briefing materials on September 11. CogniLocal is not naming the individual in this general community update.
Open stories stay visible until the unresolved question is answered.
The city posting remains active with a September 11 deadline or until the position is filled.
Still unresolved: Whether Waverly has selected or hired a permanent superintendent.
The City Council met September 21 at 7 p.m. at Howard Lake City Hall.
Still unresolved: Final actions from that meeting when minutes or another official meeting record become public.
The work session is scheduled at the HLWW High School Media Center.
Still unresolved: Actions or direction resulting from the work session.
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