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Waverly EDA Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. HLWW School Board work session Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Senior Group Oct. 1 Horseback registration closes Oct. 1

Today in Waverly / Howard Lake

Waverly: The Economic Development Authority meets Monday at 6 p.m.
Community: Waverly's food shelf remains a key regional resource, and St. Mary's has added a weekly Sunday 4 p.m. Mass.
Business: Nuvera's latest update shows fiber work nearing completion in parts of both Waverly and Howard Lake.
Howard Lake: The Senior Group meets again October 1 at the library.
HLWW: The School Board holds a work session Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Sports: HLWW football beat Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 28-18 Friday, and volleyball beat Central 3-0.

City & Development

Waverly

Economic Development Authority meets Monday

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.

Waverly

Public Works superintendent position remains listed

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.

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$43.98-$48.55
starting hourly range for Waverly's Public Works Maintenance Superintendent

Business & Commercial Development

Waverly / Howard Lake

Nuvera fiber rollout nears another milestone in both communities

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

City continues to offer business-development incentives

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.

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maximum Howard Lake downtown revitalization grant per qualifying property owner
Waverly

Monday's EDA meeting is the city's main business-development forum

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.

Community & Faith

Waverly

St. Mary's adds a weekly Sunday 4 p.m. Mass

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.

Waverly

Wright County food shelf serves residents from its Waverly location

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.

Waverly

Weekly coffee hour continues Wednesday mornings

The City of Waverly continues to list a weekly coffee hour Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Howard Lake

Senior Group meets again October 1 at the library

The Howard Lake Senior Group is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at the Howard Lake Library, 817 8th Avenue.

The city's calendar also lists another Senior Group meeting for October 15.

Schools

HLWW

School Board work session Monday evening

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

Several school jobs remain open

HLWW has multiple current district job postings, including Food Service Substitute, Secretary Substitute, Custodial Substitute and General Employment.

This Week in Waverly / Howard Lake

Mon. Sept. 28
Waverly Economic Development Authority meeting
6 p.m.
Mon. Sept. 28
Rockford/HLWW girls soccer vs. PACT Charter
6:15 p.m.
Mon. Sept. 28
HLWW School Board work session
6:30 p.m.
Mon. Sept. 28
Rockford/HLWW boys soccer vs. International School of Minnesota
7 p.m.
Tue. Sept. 29
HLWW boys and girls cross country, Dassel-Cokato invite
4 p.m.
Thu. Oct. 1
Howard Lake Senior Group, Howard Lake Library
1 to 3 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 2
HLWW planned two-hour late start
7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Public Safety & Courts

Howard Lake

City posts e-bike safety guidance

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.

Howard Lake

Materials remain available from Sept. 10 public-safety briefing

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.

Sports

Football · Final · Sept. 25
HLWW28
Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta18
Volleyball · Final · Sept. 25
HLWW3
Central0

Still Developing

Open stories stay visible until the unresolved question is answered.

Open

Waverly Public Works superintendent search

Latest confirmed status: job remains posted

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.

Awaiting records

Howard Lake Sept. 21 City Council actions

Latest confirmed movement: Sept. 21 meeting

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.

Scheduled

HLWW Sept. 28 School Board work session

Next movement: Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

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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