January 2018

Thu
25
Jan

Humboldt football assigned to 3A District 2


Humboldt defenders close in on an opposing ball carrier during the 2017 high school football season. Humboldt has been assigned to Class 3A District 2, which includes Webster City, Boone, Perry, Carroll and Dallas Center-Grimes. Independent photo.

Humboldt football fans who traveled to the northwest corner of Iowa the last two years will be driving the opposite direction in 2018 and 2019 after the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced district football assignments and classification on Jan. 25.

Humboldt will compete in Class 3A District 2 with Webster City, Dallas Center-Grimes, Boone, Perry and Carroll. The full nine-game schedule will be announced in mid-February.

The IHSAA opted to remain with a 16-team playoff format per class, keeping the Friday night football game slate all the way through the playoffs.

One of the biggest changes is the implementation of the Ratings Percentage Index formula (RPI). Only the district champ or teams tying for a district title will receive automatic qualification. The RPI will be used to determine the remaining at-large playoff qualifiers. All nine games will count toward the playoffs and the 17-point tie-breaker for margin of victory will be dropped.

Thu
25
Jan
Thu
25
Jan

Drill Team Night and fund-raiser meal is Saturday


Members of the Humboldt High School Drill Team will hold a clinic for preschool through eighth grade students Saturday morning, Jan. 27, and will have an evening show beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. There will be fund-raiser meal from 5-6:30 p.m., prior to the evening performance. Humboldt Independent photo.

Drill Team Clinic and Drill Team Night will take place on Saturday, Jan. 27.
The clinic will be held at Humboldt High School from 9 a.m. to noon for grades preschool through eighth grade. All in attendance will receive a Drill Team Night t-shirt and certificate and will perform in the evening.
The evening schedule includes a fundraiser meal of pulled pork and cheesy potatoes in the HHS cafeteria from 5-6:30 p.m.
Drill Team Performance will start at 7 p.m. in the gym. Admission for Drill Team Night is $5 for adults, $4 for students and free for participants. The Humboldt High School Drill Team will be performing a number of routines as well as coaching the younger performers.

Thu
25
Jan

City and business leaders discuss possible partnership


Cody Gunstenson (left), director of sales Midwest Division for Buxton, a nationwide consumer analytics and retail economic development firm, answers questions last Thursday afternoon at a meeting at Humboldt City Hall. The company is proposing a partnership with the community to help Humboldt grow from a retail, commercial and industrial business standpoint. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Kent Thompson
If the future of American business relies partially on utilizing and capitalizing information, why shouldn’t small communities like Humboldt County have the same data Fortune 500 companies rely on?
That’s part of the impetus of Buxton and its involvement with over 5,000 business retail clients and 850 communities nationwide during its 25 years of existence.
The customer analytics company not only collects and provides data to companies to assist them in making smart decisions on communities in which to locate, their retail recruitment solution gives community leaders access to the same market-driving information. The company does not just provide information, but helps communities match businesses with existing retail gaps, increasing economic development activity and strengthening foot track for existing core businesses.

Thu
25
Jan

City and business leaders discuss possible partnership


Cody Gunstenson (left), director of sales Midwest Division for Buxton, a nationwide consumer analytics and retail economic development firm, answers questions last Thursday afternoon at a meeting at Humboldt City Hall. The company is proposing a partnership with the community to help Humboldt grow from a retail, commercial and industrial business standpoint. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Kent Thompson
If the future of American business relies partially on utilizing and capitalizing information, why shouldn’t small communities like Humboldt County have the same data Fortune 500 companies rely on?
That’s part of the impetus of Buxton and its involvement with over 5,000 business retail clients and 850 communities nationwide during its 25 years of existence.
The customer analytics company not only collects and provides data to companies to assist them in making smart decisions on communities in which to locate, their retail recruitment solution gives community leaders access to the same market-driving information. The company does not just provide information, but helps communities match businesses with existing retail gaps, increasing economic development activity and strengthening foot track for existing core businesses.

Thu
25
Jan

Community Chorus and Band show planned


The Humboldt Community Chorus pays tribute to the Fab Four during its annual show that will be performed Feb. 2-4 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School. Tickets are on sale at V&S Variety or from any Community Chorus member. Humboldt Independent photo.

The Humboldt Community Chorus will present their annual show the first weekend in February. Show times for “Our Song Lives On” are 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4. Preshow begins one-half hour before each show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Advance tickets are available at V & S Variety or from any chorus member.

Wed
24
Jan

Nebraska man charged with kidnapping


The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Wright County Sheriff's Office and several other law enforcement agencies made an arrest early Tuesday morning of a Nebraska man on a charge of third degree kidnapping, a class C felony. The man is being held in the Humboldt County Jail.

On Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 2:36 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) received information of an alleged abduction of young woman from Fremont, NE.
The young woman had used social media to contact friends and family after the alleged abduction.
Deputies from Humboldt and Wright County were able to locate the woman at 503 McCurry St., in Renwick. The woman in question was able to escape the residence. She was taken to the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital by the Renwick Ambulance Service, where she was treated for undisclosed medical needs.
Arrested and charged with kidnapping in the third degree, a class C felony, was Valentin Velez, 36, of LaVista, NE. Velez is being held in the Humboldt County Jail at the present time. If convicted, a class C felony is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Wed
24
Jan
Tue
23
Jan

Wildcat boys fall to Webster City, 65-56


Humboldt's Calvin Carlson drives around an opponent in a recent home basketball game for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity boys' basketball team came up short against Webster City Tuesday night (Jan. 23), falling 65-56 in a North Central Conference game in Humboldt. Jamison Heinz scored 26 points and Calvin Carlson 21 to lead Humboldt. Jordan Tanner made 26 to lead Webster City. Noah McKinney and Henry Hoversten each had 14.

The Wildcats are 5-9 overall, 3-6 in the NCC.

Humboldt will host Clear Lake on Friday, Jan. 26, in another NCC tilt.

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

Tue
23
Jan

Wildcat girls downed by Webster City, 62-31


Humboldt senior post player Sydney Lane drives inside for a basket in a recent home game for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity girls' basketball team suffered a 62-31 loss to Webster City Tuesday night (Jan. 23) in the Humboldt gym in a North Central Conference game. Mady Lange scored eight points and Sydney Lane had seven to lead Humboldt. Webster City was paced by Taylor McKinney with 18.

Humboldt, 5-11 overall, 4-6 in conference play, will host Clear Lake on Friday, Jan. 26.

See full story 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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