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Thu
08
Jun

June 8, 2017

Thu
08
Jun

Nelson hired as HMS dean of students

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 12:04am

Mease Principal George Bruder (center) honored kindergarten students Hunter Brodale (left) and Alleyah Smith for perfect attendance during the 2016-17 school year. (Inset picture) Elementary Principal George Bruder (back left) honored several students for perfect attendance during the 2016-17 school year. In front from left to right are: Caden Fredin, first grade; Hunter Green, second grade; Rayven Andersen, second grade; and Kayla Weinert, third grade. Second row: George Bruder, Isabelle Brodale, Morgan Mann and Jocelyn Domingues, all fourth graders. Not pictured was Carter Reed.

The Humboldt Board of Education met on Wednesday, May 31 for a short meeting. Personnel moves included the hiring of Brad Nelson to serve as middle school dean of students and activities director for the 2017-18 school year. The board also approved the hiring of Emily Lane as summer academy teacher. Lane teaches science at the high school during the academic year.
Cadie Schmadake was hired as main cook at Taft Elementary School for 2017-18. She will also handle the summer food program.
Carol Quint was hired as high school special education teacher while Roseanne Gammello was approved to teach science at the high school level.
The board also approved extended year contracts for elementary school teachers Jenny Boswell and Bree McDaniel for working with a second grade student with special needs. The board also hired Tyler Benschoter as high school Spanish teacher for 2017-18.

Thu
08
Jun

Sumner Ave. SW to be open by week's end

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 12:02am

A pair of Trumpeter Swan cygnets emerged from the nest this past weekend at the swan pond on the east side of Highway 169 in Humboldt. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Kent Thompson
“Anytime you do underground work you find treasures,” Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken told the Humboldt City Council on Monday.
In the case of the Lewis Street storm sewer project, which included extensive excavation of Sumner Avenue SW, the treasures were more in the wood nickel variety than pieces of eight or gold doubloons.
“The first part was there was a pavement depth of 16-18 inches, which differed from what was expected. Workers also found a box culvert running where the new storm sewer had to be installed, so that had to be removed. Also, there was additional subdrains that had to be tied into the new storm sewer. Those were also unknown,” Goedken told the Council.
To read about this and other action at the meeting, subscribe to The Humboldt Independent by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Wed
07
Jun

Wildcat boys down Algona, girls fall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 11:11pm

Humboldt's Reese DeWinter connects at the plate for a base hit for the Wildcat baseball team in a recent home game. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity baseball picked up another conference win Wednesday night at home after topping Algona, 11-8. The Wildcats moved to 9-4 overall, 3-1 in conference play. Colby Clarken earned the win on the mound for the Wildcats in relief of starter Owen Newton. The Wildcats totaled six hits and stole eight bases.

Humboldt's varsity softball team suffered their first loss of the season as Algona edged the Wildcats, 2-0 on June 7 in Humboldt. The Wildcats fell to 10-1 overall, 4-1 in the NCC. The Wildcat girls host Belmond on Thursday while the boys' game at Boone on June 8 was called off due to a thunderstorm. It will not be made up.

See both stories in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Wed
07
Jun

June 7, 2017

Tue
06
Jun

HHS girls pound E'burg, boys edge Forest City

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 10:54pm

Carlie Thompson socked a base hit on this at-bat in a recent Wildcat home softball game. Independent photo.

Humboldt's softball and baseball teams went on the road Tuesday night (June 6) and picked up a pair of non-conference victories.

The Wildcat softball team moved to 10-0 on the season with a14-4 victory over Emmetsburg. Avery Terwilliger pitched a seven-hitter and Humboldt clubbed 14 hits. Ellie Jacobson was 4-for-4 at bat and Kelsey Peters hit a 3-run home run.

The Wildcat baseball team improved to 8-4 overall by edging Forest City, 3-2. Humboldt scored the go-ahead run in the top of the sixth inning to edge the Indians.

Both teams will return to North Central Conference play on Wednesday, June 7, when they host Algona.

See full stories and statistics in the upcoming issue of the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access to the Independent by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Mon
05
Jun

Win number 500 for coach Van Pelt as Wildcats roll, 8-0

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 9:19pm

Humboldt veteran head softball coach Doug Van Pelt (center) instructs his players between innings of their 2-1 victory over Mason City on June 3 in Humboldt. Van Pelt won his 500th career victory on Monday, June 5, in an 8-0 Wildcat victory at Hampton. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt softball coach Doug Van Pelt earned his 500th career victory Monday night (June 5) at Hampton as his fourth ranked Wildcats blanked Hampton-Dumont, 8-0 in seven innings. The triumph improved Humboldt's record to 9-0 overall, 4-0 in the North Central Conference. Ellie Jacobson earned the win pitching for Humboldt and Kelsey Peters socked a 3-run home run in the sixth inning to highlight Humboldt's victory. Van Pelt, now in his 21st season leading the Wildcats, took over the program at his alma mater in 1997.

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Mon
05
Jun

EMMAROSE BROCKMAN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 10:08am

EMMAROSE K. M. A. BROCKMAN, died Sunday, May 21, 2017. 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.

Sat
03
Jun

Lucas Boyd wins George Lee Memorial Golf Tournament

Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 9:39pm

Lucas Boyd (left) receives the winning check and plaque from Nate Mueller, director of the George Lee Memorial Golf Tournament held at Humboldt Country Club on June 3. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Lucas Boyd of West Des Moines fired a 107 to win the George Lee Memorial Golf Tournament at Humboldt Country Club on Saturday (June 3). Boyd, a native of Pella, edged Jeff Johannsen, who shot a 109. Jim Nygren and Neil Doak, both of Cedar Falls, followed with 111. Boyd had shot a 34 on the second round and entered the championship flight in first place at 70. He shot 37 in the championship round.

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Sat
03
Jun

Wildcat baseball team falls at Clear Lake, 7-2

Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 9:38am

The Humboldt baseball team saw their record dip to 5-3 overall on the season, 1-1 in North Central Conference play, after they fell at Clear Lake on Friday night (June 2), 7-2. A three-run fifth inning powered the host Lions. Owen Newton took the loss pitching for Humboldt. He was backed by six hits at the plate as the Wildcats were led by Isaac Thurm and Hudson Gargano each with two hits.

Humboldt hosts their own tournament on Saturday starting at 10 a.m.

See full story, photos and statistics in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access to the Independent by selecting the link on this page to get started.

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