The first year’s operations payment on the Wartburg-Waverly Sports and Wellness Center is coming due in July and with current projected revenues, the city of Waverly will likely have to pay the full guarantee of $600,000 to help cover costs, according to reports from an advisory committee of Waverly citizens and Wartburg staff.
The Waverly-Shell Rock school board hopes voters will approve an $18.9 million bond issue to help pay for a new middle school and junior high.
A preliminary master plan for a combined county fairground and baseball/softball complex to be constructed just west of the Waverly city limits was presented to city council members on October 26.
Governor Culver stopped in Waverly last Wednesday to talk about I-Jobs, Iowa’s infrastructure investment initiative.
I-Jobs is a program that will help bring more jobs to Iowans. It is a $750 million investment that Governor Culver says will lead to billions of dollars of projects to improve the state while supporting local businesses and strengthening our economy.
Waverly is planning update their traffic system; including new signals, signs, and a re-evaluation of Waverly roads. This comes as a result of the new economic stimulus package.
As the mayoral election approaches, it is time for students to realize their role in the Waverly community, learn about the candidates and place their vote.