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Thu
12
Oct

Farmer's Cooperative in Ottosen finds niche

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:02am

Kevin Walker, General Manager of the Farmer’s Cooperative of Ottosen, is shown in front of seed storage tanks that were added recently. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Jeff Gargano
Finding a niche and doing it well is helping the Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator of Ottosen survive, and even thrive, in a time of constant consolidation in the industry.
While grain and fertilizer remain their biggest enterprise, specialty feeds for smaller operations has been a growth area.
“Most feed mills today are massive. Our feed mill is small and we custom make our feed for many smaller producers, 4-H and FFA projects,” Kevin Walker, General Manager of the Farmer’s Cooperative Elevator of Ottosen and Algona, said.
Another new niche is they’ll be shipping organic grain by rail out of Ottosen.
“There are quite a few producers entering the organic market, and some that have been in it a long time. It’s another niche market, something we can do to increase our profitability for our members,” Walker said.

Thu
12
Oct

HCMH announces $19.2 million building expansion

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:01am

This is an architectural design rendering of what a new entrance to the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital will look like. On Monday, the hospital unveiled plans for a $19.2 million expansion. Graphic courtesy of RDG and HCMH.

By Kent Thompson
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) has announced completion of its facility master plan, which will include the construction of a two-story 40,000 square foot addition, south and east of the current building structure.
HCMH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Sleiter said the total building project budget is $19.2 million.
The new addition will include space for primary care medical providers through the relocation of the UnityPoint Clinic, inside the hospital. The area will also include outpatient specialty services, rehabilitation services, cardiopulmonary services, diabetic education, dietary support, patient education area and a new conference center that will double the space of the existing center.

Wed
11
Oct

October 11, 2017

Tue
10
Oct

HUMBLDT GIRLS REIGN SUPREME IN NCC CROSS COUNTRY!!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 8:41pm

Humboldt claimed its fifth straight girls' conference cross country championship at Algona on Oct. 10. Squad members pictured, from left: Kallie Nilles, Elizabeth Hildreth, Bryce Gidel, Gabby Kent, Lauren Erickson, Madeleine Ruzicka and Isabella Luu. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

There was nothing surprising about Humboldt's dominating performance in the North Central Conference girls' cross country meet held Tuesday, Oct. 10 at River Road Golf Course north of Algona.

Humboldt, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, won the school's fifth straight conference title, scoring 24 points to easily outdistance runner-up Iowa Falls-Alden at 77. Fort Dodge St. Edmond was third with 81.

The Wildcats were led by sophomore sensation Bryce Gidel, who finished first overall in 19:19. Teammate Gabby Kent ran third in 19:48 and Isabella Luu was fifth in 20:51. Lauren Erickson ran sixth in 21:07 and Medeleine Ruzicka was ninth in 21:23.

Humboldt will now prepare for the state qualifying meet to be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Spencer. The top three teams and top 15 individuals from the meet will advance to the state meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Tue
10
Oct

HHS boys edged by 2 points in NCC cross country

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 8:32pm

Humboldt's Joe Kunert (left) and Quinton Orr finished second and third, respectively, to lead the Wildcat boys to a runner-up team finish in the North Central Conference cross country meet on Oct. 10 at River Road Golf Course north of Algona. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's hopes of winning the North Central Conference cross country championship for the second straight year came up short Tuesday night at Algona – by two points.

The Wildcats finished with 40 team points but Clear Lake was two points better at 38 to take the team crown. Webster City was third at 89.

Humboldt was paced by Joe Kunert, who ran second in 17:02. Teammate Quinton Orr was third at 17:10 and Denny Pederson ran sixth in 17:21. Devon Coon checked in 10th in 18:08.

Humboldt will now set its sights on the state qualifying meet at Spencer on Oct. 19. The top 3 teams and top 15 individuals in the meet will qualify for the state meet in Fort Dodge on Oct. 28.

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.

Mon
09
Oct

BARBARA J. DETRICK

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 2:06pm

BARBARA J. DETRICK, 84, Humboldt, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Humboldt.

Mon
09
Oct

MARY L. THILGES

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 1:40pm

MARY L. THILGES, 80, Humboldt, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at the Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge.

Mon
09
Oct

MARGARET L. ECK

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 1:39pm

MARGARET (MARTIE) L. ECK, Humboldt, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Mon
09
Oct

BRADY J. AHLSTROM

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 1:37pm

BRADY J. AHLSTROM, 12, of Humboldt, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 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
07
Oct

Wildcats fall to No. 3 ranked Warriors, 40-7

Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/07/2017 - 9:07pm

Humboldt quarterback Joey Busse (4) looks for running room behind blockers Brandon Johnson (58) and Jacob Weisbrich (77) in a home victory over Spencer earlier this season. The Wildcats return home on Oct. 13 to host Bishop Heelan of Sioux City in another Class 3A District One football game at Mason Maach Field. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

District leader Sergeant Bluff-Luton showed why they are unbeaten and leading Class 3A District One after they handed the Humboldt Wildcats a 40-7 loss tonight at Sergeant Bluff.

The loss dropped Humboldt's record to 2-7 overall, 1-4 in district play. Humboldt will return home on Oct. 13 when they host Bishop Heelan of Sioux City in another district contest.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper.

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