August 2018

Fri
31
Aug

Wildcats in 7-0 victory at Garner


Humboldt quarterback Jamison Heinz cuts through two Garner-Hayfield/Ventura defenders in for a gain in the second half of the Wildcats' 7-0 victory at Garner on Aug. 31. The Wildcats improved to 1-1 on the season. Humboldt visits Storm Lake on Friday, Sept. 7. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt football team picked up its first win of the season Friday night by shutting out Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, 7-0 in a non-district game at Garner. Humboldt quarterback Jamison Heinz sprinted 56 yards for the score and Lucas Volf booted the extra point late in the first half to lift Humboldt, now 1-1 on the season.

The Wildcats will travel to Storm Lake next Friday, Sept. 7, to face the Tornadoes in another non-district clash.

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Fri
31
Aug

GORDON G. DAY

GORDON G. DAY, 90, Humboldt, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Fri
31
Aug

KATHY A. HILL

KATHY A. HILL, 68, Humboldt, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at her home with her family 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.

Fri
31
Aug

Humboldt boys 1st, girls 2nd at MC Newman


Humboldt's Noah Helmer and the Wildcat boys won the team title of the Mason City Newman Cross Country meet on Aug. 30 at Mason City. Independent photo. The Wildcats will run at Estherville on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity boys claimed first-place and the Wildcat girls were second in the Mason City Newman Catholic Cross Country meet held on Thursday, Aug. 30 in Mason City.

The Humboldt boys totaled 44 points to finish ahead of runner-up Newman, which had 94. Quinton Orr was second overall to pace the Humboldt boys with a time of 16:09. Joe Kunert, Devon Coon, Eric Wittorck and Noah Helmer all ran in the 17:00 range for the Wildcats.

Humboldt's girls were edged by Crestwood for the team crown. Crestwood scored 56 while Humboldt followed at 83. Bryce Gidel of Humboldt was the overall winner in 18:05. Isabella Luu was 17th in 21:33 and Lauren Erickson 18th in 21:33 to lead Humboldt. Kallie Nilles ran 22nd in 21:44.

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Thu
30
Aug

Wildcat volleyball team sweeps Clear Lake


Humboldt's Macy Becker digs the ball up to a teammate after receiving serve for the Wildcat volleyball team in a recent home victory. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt High volleyball team improved to 6-1 overall on the season, 1-0 in the North Central Conference by sweeping Clear Lake in 3 sets Thursday night in the Humboldt gym. Humboldt won by scores of 25-13, 25-13 and 25-12.

The Wildcats return to action on Sept 4 at home against Manson.

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Thu
30
Aug
Wed
29
Aug

BREAKING NEWS: Livermore man arrested in LuVerne murder


Jeffrey L. Winters, 60, of Livermore, has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a LuVerne man sometime Monday. He is being held in the Kossuth County Jail on $2 million cash only bond.

Jeffrey Lynn Winters, 60 of Livermore, has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Randy Merle Page, 54, of LuVerne.
The arrest stems from an investigation conducted by law enforcement authorities Monday night and throughout the day on Tuesday.
According to Kossuth County, a call was received at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, from a LuVerne resident who said her husband was lying on the floor and was unresponsive.
That subject was identified as Page. He was found in a garage at the west end of Smart Street in LuVerne.
Winters is being held in the Kossuth County Jail on $2 million cash only bond. First degree murder is a class A felony, punishable by life in prison if found guilty.
The cause of death will be determined by autopsy results. Page’s body was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny for an official autopsy.

Wed
29
Aug
Tue
28
Aug

BETTY J. PISEL

BETTY J. (HINRICHS) PISEL, 89, Humboldt, died Saturday morning, Aug. 25, 2018. 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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