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Fri
11
May

RICHARD A. HIGGINS

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 10:07am

RICHARD A. HIGGINS, 83, Humboldt, formerly of Rolfe, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Humboldt Care Center North in Humboldt.

Thu
10
May

Humboldt track teams have 20 entries to state!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 9:23pm

Humboldt's Matt Miller shown here in the long jump, is one of 12 entries for the Wildcat boys track team in this week's Class 3A State Track and Field Championships in Des Moines. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt’s girls and boys combined for 19 entries into the upcoming state track meet in Des Moines after competing in a qualifying meet in Nevada Thursday, May 10.

The girls advance Bryce Gidel in the 1,500 and 3,000 meters, along with Lily Groat in the 100 meter hurdles. The shuttle hurdle relay, distance medley relay, sprint medley relay and 4x400 relays also advance, along with Rachel Darling in the discus.

The Wildcat boys will send Jamison Heinz and Matt Miller in the Long Jump, Heinz in the 100 meters and Denny Peterson and Heinz in the 200. Miller and Pederson have both qualified in the 400 meters. Quinton Orr has qualified in the 3,200 meters. The 4x800 and shuttle hurdle relay also advance, along with the sprint medley relay and the 4x400 relay.

Class 3A state meet action begins at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 inside Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent.

Thu
10
May

May 10, 2018

Thu
10
May

Snowstorm no match for Saint Mary spirit

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:11am

St. Mary School students spell out the support for their school from the parish and community, more than $100,100 raised at Gala. Submitted photo.

Saint Mary’s Parish and School hosted its 15th annual spring Gala fundraising event on Saturday, April 14. Gala 2018: A Masquerade Ball is an annual fundraiser for Saint Mary School, a preschool through grade six Catholic school in Humboldt. The Gala was held at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds featuring dinner, a live auction and a silent auction.
A mid-April blizzard hit the day of the Gala and despite winter weather, over 175 people attended and more than $100,100 was raised. The 2018 Gala was one of the most successful in the 15-year history.
The Rev. Dan Guenther remarked, “I was extremely pleased at the attendance on such a terrible weather day, and was very pleased with the true generosity of the people attending. I was very pleased with the great spirit of everyone, and the weather did not dampen the celebration within!” Read the full story and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
10
May

Board hears wind turbine concerns, passes ordinance

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:04am

Humboldt County Supervisor Bruce Reimers (left) makes a point during Monday’s meeting at the Humboldt County Courthouse on wind energy. At right of Reimers in the photo are Supervisors Dave Lee, Carl Mattes, Erik Underberg and Rick Pedersen. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Following more than one hour of discussion from many of the two dozen county residents in attendance, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance that would regulate commercial/utility grade wind energy conversion systems (WECS), more commonly known as wind energy turbines.
The approval was the first step in the adoption of the ordinance, with a second reading scheduled for next Monday, probably toward the end of the agenda items to allow additional public input.
Nearly half of the 24 county residents at Monday’s meeting spoke on the matter. Several were opposed or wanted further setback distances or lower noise decibel levels. Others voiced support for the structures, seeing the possible development as a benefit to current landowners and future generations.

Thu
10
May

Shelter agreement approved, then vetoed

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:02am

One year into the job, Humboldt County animal control has captured 200 unclaimed animals, finding homes for many of them. Humboldt County animal control officer Merri Hansen said that cats have actually been more problematic than dogs.

By KENT THOMPSON
Following action by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and the Humboldt City Council on Monday, it looked like the city and county would be one step closer to having a licensed animal shelter for stray or unwanted pets.
Both government entities agreed to a $4,250 expenditure ($8,500 total), in order to purchase property north of the NEW Cooperative elevator in Humboldt, for the location of an animal shelter facility.
The property is located at 305 1st Ave. N. in Humboldt, and is owned by Kelly and Larry Gonder.

Wed
09
May

MABEL N. NYGAARD

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 2:21pm

MABEL N. NYGAARD, 95, Humboldt, formerly of Bode, died Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. 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 sub-ject line.

Wed
09
May

LELAND FOLKERS

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 2:15pm

LELAND (LEE) FOLKERS, 80, Des Moines, formerly of Pioneer, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Wed
09
May

May 9, 2018

Tue
08
May

PATRICIA A. ANDERSEN

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:53am

PATRICIA A. ANDERSEN, 80, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Humboldt, died Friday, May 4, 2018, in hospice care with her husband by her side. 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.

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