City of Wadena Iowa

09/14/2026

CITY OF WADENA
P. O. BOX 108
WADENA, IA 52169-0108

IMMEDIATE OPENING

The City of Wadena is looking to hire a part-time City Clerk. Hours will average approximately 20 hours per week. Position offers flexible work schedule, competitive wage, and IPERS. Duties include: financials, budgeting, utility billing, banking, and day-to-day operations of the City office. This position requires attending monthly City Council meetings and complying with various state and federal reporting requirements throughout the year. Candidates should have an accounting background and basic computer/office skills. The Clerk is also responsible for
management of the City Cemetery and Community Center.

Interested parties should submit their resume in writing no later than 12 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026. Mailing address is: PO Box 108, Wadena, IA 52169. Resumes can be dropped off at City Hall at 136A S. Mill Street, Wadena.

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09/12/2026

Breakfast is happening now! Come join us and boy is it good!

09/11/2026

***WADENA TIME CAPSULE UPDATE***

As we prepared for tomorrow’s unveiling of Wadena’s 1976 Time Capsule, the cement cap was removed, as removing it required the use of machinery. Once the cap was removed, it was discovered that the time capsule itself was not there. We did find a few items from the past, but unfortunately, there was not much to uncover.

While this wasn’t the discovery we were hoping for, we still want to celebrate Wadena’s history and continue the tradition.

We will still be moving forward with plans for a new 50-year time capsule, and we’d love for the community to help fill it with memories from Wadena in 2026.

More information on the new time capsule and the date it will be placed will be shared at a later time.

09/10/2026

Agenda for the Friday, September 11, 2026, special meeting of the Wadena City Council. The meeting will be held at the Wadena City Hall at 6 p.m. All persons are welcome to attend meetings of the Wadena City Council.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll call

Discussion and Possible Action – City Clerk Position Vacancy

Adjournment

09/10/2026

City Wide garage sales are in full swing. 3 locations
221 N Mill Street Thursday 12-6pm Friday 8-6pm Saturday 12-6pm
110 S Iowa Street Friday & Saturday.
136 S Mill Wadena-IA Public Library Booksale-Thursday 2-6pm & Saturday 9-12pm. No maps available.

You asked, and we listend!

After hearing requests for Wadena City-Wide Garage Sales and a community garage sale map, the City of Wadena is excited to bring it to life!

Planning to have a garage sale? Call City Hall with:
Your address
The dates and times you'll be open
A short note about the items you will have for sale

Maps will be available at The Gas Gage on September 9th.

09/09/2026

✨THANK YOU!✨

We had an awesome turnout tonight—we appreciate your support that keeps our small town fire department thriving!

08/31/2026

The deadline to be listed on the map ends Friday September 4th. Call City Hall @ 563-774-2875 to get signed up.

You asked, and we listend!

After hearing requests for Wadena City-Wide Garage Sales and a community garage sale map, the City of Wadena is excited to bring it to life!

Planning to have a garage sale? Call City Hall with:
Your address
The dates and times you'll be open
A short note about the items you will have for sale

Maps will be available at The Gas Gage on September 9th.

08/31/2026

AGENDA for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026, regular meeting of the Wadena City Council. The meeting will be held at the Wadena City Hall at 7 P.M. All persons are welcome to attend meetings of the Wadena City Council.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Approval of posted agenda

Approval of the minutes of the August meeting

Approval of the monthly financial report

Old Business
Water Report
Sewer Report
Landfill Report
9-1-1 Report

New Business
Discussion and Possible Action – Snow Removal
Discussion and Possible Action – Parks

Citizen Concerns

Library Report
Jenna Van Meeteren-Discussion and Possible Action on Grant Applications
Fire Report

Approval of bills

Adjournment

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08/21/2026

🚧 STREET REPAIRS-TODAY🚧

🛣Prairie Roads Builders will be in town today working on street repairs.

⚠️You may see crews and equipment around town, so please give them a little extra room.

👍Thank you for your patience as they work to keep our streets in good condition!