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December 2014

Mon
22
Dec

ShopKo 2014 Holidays

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Fri
19
Dec

Humboldt girls to 3-4 with 51-41 victory over IFA

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:46pm

The Humboldt varsity girls' basketball team improved their season record to 3-4 overall, 2-2 in the North Central Conference by turning back Iowa Falls-Alden, 51-41 Friday night (Dec. 19) in the Humboldt gym. Abbey Gargano scored 16 points and Talyn Larsen added 10 to lead the Wildcats. Humboldt will play host to Southeast Valley in a JV-varsity girls only doubleheader on Monday, Dec. 22, in the Humboldt gym starting at 6:30 p.m.See complete story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Click the link above today to begin your subscription for full print and electronic access to the Independent.

Fri
19
Dec

Clear Lake man killed in accident near Livermore

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 4:04pm

A Clear Lake man lost his life when he failed to negotiate a curve on County Road C-20, two miles east of Livermore, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 17. According to the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Richard W. Goscinski, 39, Clear Lake, was pronounced dead at the accident scene after he failed to negotiate a curve two miles east of Livermore. According to the report, Goscinski was operating a 2004 Mack cement mixer. Goscinski was headed eastbound and the truck left the roadway on the right shoulder and landed in the northwest ditch, where it overturned and rolled over on its top, pinning Goscinski beneath the wreckage. For more information on this and other breaking news, subscribe to The Humboldt Independent by clicking on the link above.

Fri
19
Dec

Two armed robberies in Humboldt; suspect apprehended

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:00am

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Humboldt Police Department (HPD) and associated law enforcement agencies spent late Thursday morning searching for a white male who is a suspect in two armed robberies that occurred earlier that morning, Dec. 18. According to HCSO Deputy Cory Lampe a suspect believed to be a white male, 6-2 to 6-3 in height, weighing 250-275 pounds, entered the Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits store approximately 10:20 a.m. Thursday and demanded money. He was displaying a hunting knife, Lampe said. Approximately 50 minutes later, around 11:10 a.m., the same man entered the Crossroads Cenex store and again demanded money while displaying a weapon. He was last seen traveling on foot east and north of the Humboldt Crossroads store. The man was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black tennis shoes and also was wearing a black ski mask covering his face from the nose to the chin.

Fri
19
Dec

Kiwanis Christmasland

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 8:31am

Christmasland opened for the season Friday, Nov. 28, with nightly hours from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Christmasland is open seven nights a week through Tuesday, Dec. 23. Christmasland will also be open Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Dec. 20-21 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Christmasland will also be open weekday afternoons in the days leading up to Christmas, Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 22-24, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Christmasland will not be open on Christmas Eve evening, nor Christmas Day. Christmasland will be closed for inclement weather. Notification will be posted outside. The Kiwanis Club has never charged admission to Christmasland, however donations are appreciated as they help the exhibit grow. Christmasland will be open by arrangement for group tours. Call Dave Lee at (515) 890-0116 to schedule a day and time. All school groups, nursing homes, group homes, church groups, businesses and civic organizations are welcome.

Fri
19
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers fall to Cowboys, pin Lynx

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 8:26am

Humboldt's varsity wrestling team suffered their first dual meet loss of the season Thursday night (Dec. 18) at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, falling to the No. 2 (Class 1A) ranked Cowboys, 43-18. The Wildcats rebounded with a 39-27 victory over Webster City. CGD later beat WC, 47-31. Humboldt is now 12-1 overall, 3-1 in NCC. They compete in the Spencer Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 20.See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Click the link above to subscribe today for full print and electronic access to the Independent.

Thu
18
Dec

Humboldt girls cruise past Cowgirls, 72-52

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 9:00am

Humboldt's girls picked up their second win of the basketball season by cruising past Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 72-52 Tuesday night (Dec. 16) in Clarion. The North Central Conference victory pushed the Wildcats' record to 2-4 overall, 1-2 in the NCC.Humboldt overcame an early deficit and pushed Hampton-Dumont down to final minutes of the game before falling, 64-57 in a North Central Conference game in Humboldt Friday night (Dec. 12). Abbey Gargano and Avery Terwilliger each scored 9 points to lead the Wildcats.Humboldt will host Iowa Falls-Alden on Friday Dec. 19, and Southeast Valley on Monday, Dec. 22, in their final games before the Christmas break.See complete story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for print and electronic access by clicking the link above today!

Thu
18
Dec

JEAN EASTMAN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 7:11am

JEAN EASTMAN, 90, Humboldt, formerly of Dakota City, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House, Fort Dodge. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to masonlindhart@gmail.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Thu
18
Dec

December 18, 2014

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17
Dec

December 17, 2014

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