June 2018

Thu
14
Jun

Additional contests for county fair royalty


Kate Curran (left) served as the 2017 Humboldt County Fair Queen and Keagan Burmeister (right) was named Runner-up and Miss Congeniality. Kate is the daughter of Scott and Lori Curran. Keagan is the daughter of Kerry and Keri Burmeister. Humboldt Independent file photo.

There’s something new with the Humboldt County Fair Queen competition this year.
In addition to the Humboldt County Fair Queen contest, younger contestants will get a chance to experience what it’s all about.
Girls ages 7-11 can run for Junior Miss, and girls ages 12-15 can run for Princess. In addition there still is the Little Miss and Little Mister contest for boys and girls ages 4-6.
“We hope to get more girls involved and give them a glimpse of what it’s like to run for Fair Queen, and to be able to interact with the Fair Queen candidates,” Queen coordinator Amber Harrison said.
The Junior Miss and Princess candidates will meet with judges and answer some questions on Friday morning, July 20, at the Humboldt County Extension Office. This is also the time for the 2018 Humboldt County Fair Queen Contest.

Thu
14
Jun

New Chamber director wants to meet the community


Cari Riesselman became the new Chamber director at the beginning of the month. She has regular hours at the Humboldt Welcome Center, 627 Sumner Ave., Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
While new Humboldt-Dakota City Chamber Director Cari Riesselman has lived in the community for two years, getting out in the community and meeting people was one of the reasons she applied for the job.
Riesselman, who began her duties on June 1, grew up in Cedar Rapids and spent much of her adult life in that vicinity before relocating with husband Jeremy, when he became the Fareway store manager in Humboldt in June 2016.
Riesselman is still learning the specifics of all her duties as the Chamber of Commerce director.
“I was told I will be the face of the Chamber in the community. It will be my job to work with the different businesses, the Chamber members, the public and visitors to the community, to let them know what’s going on in Humboldt and where to find information as well as goods and services,” Riesselman said.

Thu
14
Jun
Thu
14
Jun

Community child care center completed


The Kiddie Cats Child Care and Learning Center located north of Mease School in Dakota City will be having an open house on Thursday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. The new facility plans to open on June 25. Humboldt Independent photo.

The public is invited to an Open House at the new Kiddie Cats Child Care and Learning Center on Thursday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m. Opening date is Monday, June 25. Regular hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The newly constructed facility is attached to the north side of Mease Elementary School in Dakota City. Sande Construction of Humboldt was the general contractor on the $1.18 million project.
Kiddie Cats will have a capacity of 107 children age 0-5, plus additional capacity for after school children.
There are three infant rooms, two rooms for ages 2-3, two rooms for ages 3-4, plus a flex room, which can be used for what is needed at that time. In addition, the Mease school gym is licensed for additional programming as well.
Kiddie Cats will employ 20 people once it meets capacity. Staff is now being hired and staff will be added as enrollment grows.

Wed
13
Jun
Mon
11
Jun

Wildcat girls top Carroll, fall to Lisbon


Humboldt third baseman Kendal Clark (right) throws to first base ahead of a baserunner after scooping up a ground ball in the Wildcats' softball victory over Clarion-Goldfield-Dows on May 23. Independent photo.

The No. 4 ranked Humboldt softball team moved to 18-2 overall on the season after splitting two games at home on Saturday, June 16. The Wildcats defeated Carroll, 6-3, and fell to Lisbon, 2-0. Lisbon also beat Carroll, 4-3. Humboldt will play host to Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Monday, June 18.

Humboldt edged Southeast Valley, 3-2 in Humboldt on June 15. Ellie Jacobson pitched a four-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Jori Hajek homered to lead the Wildcats.

Humboldt had no trouble in shutting out Forest City, 10-0 in five innings on June 14 in high school softball in Humboldt. The Wildcats got a one-hitter from pitcher Ellie Jacobson and collected 12 hits at bat. Carlie Thompson went 3-for-4 at the plate and Jacobson was 3-for-3 to lead the Wildcats.

Mon
11
Jun

Wildcat boys down Webster City, 7-6


Humboldt pitcher Colby Clarken delivers a pitch for the Wildcat baseball team in a recent home contest. Independent photo.

The Humboldt varsity baseball team picked up another big North Central Conference win at home on Wednesday night (June 13) by holding off Webster City, 7-6 in seven innings. Cade Witzke's run-scoring single up the middle scored the go-ahead run to lift Humboldt over the Lynx, who were previously unbeaten in conference play. Humboldt led 4-1 after six innings before Webster City scored five runs in the top of the seventh to take a 6-4 lead. The Wildcats responded by plating three in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the win. Humboldt improved to 8-8 overall on the season, 4-2 in the NCC.

Humboldt traveled to Spirit Lake on June 14 and fell to the Indians, 6-5 in seven innings. The loss moved Humboldt to 8-9 over on the season. Hudson Gargano and Jacob Thurm each had two hits at bat to lead the Wildcats' six-hit attack. Thurm pitched the first five innings before Gargano entered in the fifth. Gargano was tagged with the loss.

Thu
07
Jun

Children's author to visit library on June 15


Children's bilingual author and Humboldt native Ann Morris will be part of this year's summer reading program at the Humboldt Public Library. Morris will present a children's program "Author's Rock," on Friday, June 15 at 4 p.m. in the Springvale Room at the library. She will have a Q and A for adults and students and will be offering personalized autographed copies of her books for sale beginning at 4:30 p.m. Submitted photo.

As part of the Humboldt Public Library summer reading program, “Libraries Rock,” Ann (Bottelson) Morris, will present the children’s program, “Author’s Rock,” on Friday, June 15, at 4 p.m., in the Springvale Room at the library. Beginning about 4:30 p.m., she will host a Meet and Greet Q and A program for children and adults. Ms. Morris will have autographed copies of her books available for purchase and will personalize each book sold. This event is sponsored by the Humboldt Library Founda-tion.
Ann Morris, a Humboldt native, graduated from Humboldt High School in 1973 and is the daughter of Emery and Mavis Bottelson. She has always loved English and languages and graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, with a degree in Spanish Education.

Thu
07
Jun

Arts Festival features free entertainment


The Marshall County Hangmen led by original members John Schumacher and Dave Gray (pictured) will perform a free concert to cap off the annual Humboldt Area Arts Council Festival with Music Under the Stars, 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at the Humboldt County Historical Museum grounds. There will be food and beverages available for purchase. People attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Submitted photo.

What a better way to enjoy a Saturday than with some great activities, friends and musical entertainment?
It will all be provided at this year’s Humboldt Area Arts Festival on Saturday, June 16th at the Humboldt County Historical Museum grounds, 1st Avenue North in Dakota City.
The headline band for the Music Under the Stars portion of the day (7-10 p.m.) will be the Marshall County Hangmen from State Center.
John Schumacher and Dave Gray are two of the original members of the group who enjoy all genres of music and their kindred personalities.
Along with two other band mates, the Hangmen have just about any musical taste in their repertoire, which spans from Honky Tonk to Rockabilly, Rhythm and Blues, Rock classics and original compositions.
From 10 a.m. to noon, Zach Suntken and Company will be providing a variety of music.
From 12-12:30 p.m. Toby Kid Klauenberg will be performing his special comedy act.

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