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Wed
28
Feb

Vote named GPAC ‘Coach of the Year’

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 3:33pm

Dana Vote shown here coaching matside for the Midland University wrestling team this past season. Vote, a Gilmore City native, was recently named Great Plains Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Submitted photo.

Gilmore City native Dana Vote, head wrestling coach at Midland University in Fremont, NE, was recently named Coach of the Year in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Midland, ranked No. 11 in the NAIA, won the conference tournament held in Hastings, NE, on Feb. 17. They scored 137.5 points, surpassing runner-up Northwestern, which was second with 107.5 points. The tournament also served as the North Regional Qualifier for the NAIA National Tournament, set to take place Mar. 2-3 in Des Moines.
Midland had two individual champions and qualified eight wrestlers for the upcoming national tournament. This past season the Warriors compiled a 7-4 won-loss dual record overall, 6-2 and second in the GPAC.

Wed
28
Feb

Lane named 2nd team All-NCC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 3:15pm

Humboldt High senior post player Sydney Lane, shown here taking an outside shot in a regional tournament game, was recently named second-team all-North Central Conference. Independent photo.

One of the highlights in last week’s Humboldt girls basketball banquet was the all-conference recognition for senior Sydney Lane, who was named second-team All-North Central Conference.
The six-foot Lane averaged 9.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in her starting role for the Wildcats. She also had 40 blocked shots on the season. She was the number one shot blocker in the NCC.
In addition, Lane has been selected to play in the Larry Niemeyer Class 3A All-Star game in Cedar Rapids on April 7.
Lane was the lone returning letterwinner for the Wildcats going into the past season. She was one of nine seniors on the squad. Other seniors include Cassie Peyton, Hannah Nielsen, Tabitha Jergens, Olivia Hjelmeland, Rachel Darling, Brianna Jenson, Maggie Bennett and Gabby Kent.

Wed
28
Feb

March 2018 NOW!

Wed
28
Feb

February 28, 2017

Thu
22
Feb

ESTHER I. THOMPSON

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:47am

ESTHER I. THOMPSON, 97, Humboldt, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at Humboldt Care Center North. 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
22
Feb

February 22, 2018

Thu
22
Feb

Pet registration is due March 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 12:01am

The pet license tags being sold by the city of Humboldt are shown above. The back has a QR code that people can scan, or an 855 toll-free number to call to reveal information about the pet’s owner. Tags are $5 for unsexed dogs and cats and $10 for sexed animals. Pet owners from Dakota City or outside the Humboldt city limits can purchase the tags too. Humboldt animal control will have the information on file, as will Humboldt Police and Humboldt City Hall. Humboldt Independent photos by Kent Thompson.

By Kent Thompson
Humboldt residents are reminded that March 1 is the date to have your pet licensed and registered with the city of Humboldt.
For a small fee, dogs and cats within the city limits can be registered. If the animal is found running loose, the owner can easily be identified.
New this year is a colorful Humboldt, Iowa Pet License tag on the front. The back of the tag includes a QR code that people can scan with their mobile device and information about the owner of the animal will appear. There is also a 855 toll-free number to call for a person without a phone on them or scanner capability. There is also a serial number for the pet on the back of the tag and the person finding the pet can call the number 24/7 and get information about the pet’s owner.

Thu
22
Feb

NY fire chief survives 911 and tells Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 12:00am

People lined up as Richard Picciotto signed his book, “Last Man Down” both before and after his presentation Sunday at Humboldt High School. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Jeff Gargano
More than 1,200 people filled the Humboldt High School gym on Sunday afternoon to hear Richard Picciotto, the highest ranking firefighter to survive the World Trade Center collapse on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Humboldt Fire Department and Executive Functions Management (EFM) of Humboldt organized the event, which served as a fundraiser for the fire department as they raise money to replace the aging air cascade system the fire department uses to fill air packs.
During the event, which featured performances by the Humboldt Community Chorus, a check for $26,455 was presented to Humboldt Fire Chief Jim Gronbach and members of the department.
“I made the decision to evacuate the north tower,” Picciotto said. “It was a tough order to give because there were people trapped above who would have no chance without the help of firefighters.”
Picciotto was asked what he learned from the experience.

Wed
21
Feb

Snow emergency ordinance in effect Saturday noon through Sunday at 7 a.m.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 5:50pm

The city of Humboldt has issued a snow emergency ordinance for Saturday, Feb. 24 at noon to Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7 a.m. A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the entire north central Iowa area with 4-7 inches of blowing snow expected.

The city of Humboldt has issued a snow emergency in effect for Saturday, Feb. 24 at noon, until Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7 a.m.
There will be no on-street parking except for Sumner Avenue from 4th Street to 8th Street. All vehicles should be removed from city residential streets by noon on Saturday, or face being ticketed for a civil penalty, or possibly towed. Questions or concerns may be directed to Humboldt City Hall, (515) 332-3435.
The snow emergency is being issued because of a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm will move across the area beginning Saturday morning and into Saturday night. Patchy blowing snow is expected into the evening hours.
All of the area, including the towns of Humboldt, Gilmore City, Algona, Rolfe, Laurens, Pocahontas, Fort Dodge, Belmond, Manson, Eagle Grove and Clarion are under the watch.

Wed
21
Feb

February 21, 2018

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