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September 20, 2018

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Sep

Unlikely remodel one of eight home stories

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:04am

Denise Darling stands in the spacious, remodeled kitchen area of her home on 6th Avenue SW in Humboldt. See this week's Humboldt Independent for eight home features and advertising from local businesses. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Phil Monson
When Denise Darling moved back to Humboldt in early 2017, little did she know she was about to embark on an extensive home remodeling project.
Today, with the project one year after completion, she is enjoying the fun task of decorating the home she shares with Jon Woodin at 1010 6th Avenue Southwest in Humboldt.
The home, built in the late 1960’s and previously owned by Ralph and La Von Runkle, who are both deceased, now features 2,502 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern, open interior design. The home was very well maintained, but needed a lot of updating, Denise said.
Read about the changeover and other interesting remodeling and new home stories in the 32-page Home Edition in this week's Humboldt Independent. You can get the whole story by subscribing today. Print or digital editions are available by clicking on the Subscribe link at the top of this page.

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Humboldt's newest doctor returns to Iowa roots

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:03am

Humboldt's newest physician is returning to his home territory after three years in Illinois. Dr. Cass Long will begin his practice at the UnityPoint Clinic next week. The family practice physician says he enjoys the variety afforded in general practice medicine.

By KENT THOMPSON
General practice physician, family man, college athlete, avowed comic super hero geek — there are many descriptions for Dr. Cassidy “Cass” Long, the newest doctor at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine in Humboldt.
All of the descriptions fall short of describing the overriding passion that Dr. Long says drove him into choosing family medicine as a profession.
"I thought I was going to be an orthopedic surgeon. But the more I got to thinking about it, I didn’t think being a surgeon would sustain me. I love the one-on-one aspect that family medicine provides. To be able to work with patients and form relationships with people in the community really attracted me the most,” Long said.

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September 19, 2018

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Humboldt girls, boys finish 2nd in Humboldt Invitational CC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 4:00pm

Bryce Gidel was first overall for the Wildcat girls' cross country team in the Humboldt Invitational on Sept. 17 at lower Sheldon Park in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt’s varsity Cross Country teams put together an impressive effort Monday night (Sept. 17) despite finishing runner-up to a pair of powerful Gilbert teams.
Running in the Humboldt Invitational at Sheldon Park, the Wildcat boys finished with 51 team points, just 15 behind first-place and No. 1 ranked (Class 3A) Gilbert. Humboldt girls, even without a pair of senior scorers, finished 10 points behind team champ Gilbert.
The Humboldt boys were paced by sophomore Quinton Orr, who was second overall in 17:14. Senior Joe Kunert was third overall for the Wildcats in 17:28. Trey Engen of Algona was the overall winner in 17:06.
Humboldt junior Bryce Gidel kept her regular season first-place win streak alive by taking the individual crown in the girls’ race with a time of 19:34, well ahead of Iowa Falls-Alden’s Aubrie Fisher (20:07). Wildcat senior Elizabeth Hildreth was 10th in 22:25.

Fri
14
Sep

Spencer holds off Humboldt, 24-12

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 11:26pm

Humboldt's Jack Arndt (right) and Jamison Heinz (left) bring down a Spencer ball carrier in the Wildcats' 24-12 home loss to the Tigers on Sept. 14 at Mason Maach Field. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt put together another strong effort at home Friday night against the Spencer Tigers, but came up on the short end of a 24-12 final score at Mason Maach Field.

Lucas Volf kicked field goals of 30 and 42 yards, respectively, to aid the Humboldt scoring. The Wildcats also got a 16-yard touchdown pass play from Joey Busse to Jamison Heinz early in the fourth quarter to pull within five at 17-12.

The Wildcats, who trailed just 10-9 at halftime, couldn't catch Spencer in the second half as the Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season. Humboldt slipped to 1-3 overall. The Wildcats, who were 2-1 a week ago after beating Storm Lake, learned this past week they had to forfeit the Storm Lake win after using an ineligible player in the Sept. 7 contest. Humboldt will begin Class 3A District 2 action at home on Friday, Sept. 21, against Boone.

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Sep

Boil order advisory lifted for Renwick

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 3:46pm

A water boil advisory issued for the city of Renwick has been lifted. Tap water is safe for drinking, cooking or any other uses.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 18, the water boil advisory issued for all residents in the city of Renwick has been lifted.
A water main break last Friday precipitated the boil order. Once the repairs were made and the system tested, the city reported that residents no longer had to boil tap water to use it.

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Sep

MARVIN L. ANDERSON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 3:45pm

MARVIN L. ANDERSON, 92, LuVerne, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Center.

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Sep

Humboldt man donates $25,000 to help students with eyesight challenges

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 12:05am

Joe Wood (front-center) and his niece, Julie Morrison (left), are shown here donating $25,000 to the Humboldt School District to help provide funding to assist students who are visually impaired. School superintendent Greg Darling is shown accepting the donation with a group of middle school and high school students in back for the presentation. Humboldt Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Joe Wood of Humboldt recalls dealing with eyesight challenges as a youth growing up in Arkansas.
Those challenges continued into adulthood and today, at age 84, Wood is dealing with losing his eyesight altogether.
Last week Wood donated $25,000 to the Humboldt School District to provide resources for the school to help students deal with any obstacle dealing with sight challenges.
“I want it to be for the kids who have problems dealing with eyesight. Maybe it can eliminate some of the problems I had in my life,” Wood said.
Humboldt School Superintendent Greg Darling said school officials are greatly appreciative of the donation made by Wood, which was also given in memory of his late wife, LaVonne.
“This funding will help the school out but also help some students who may not have the accessibility of getting aid from the Lions Club or some other entity that helps with eyesight,” Darling said.

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Sep

Taft Elementary addition open house is Tuesday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 12:04am

Students from Mrs. Rhonda Van Pelt's class are pictured with their storybooks during a recent visit to the new media center at Taft Elementary School. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
A growing elementary center with more students and more classes demanded a fix.
What has resulted is a new and enhanced Taft Elementary School building project.
Construction began in the spring of 2017, to add a horizontal addition to the Taft Building, utilizing the courtyard and small play area on the northeast corner of the building.
“This addition has been part of our facility planning that has taken place in recent years,” Humboldt Superintendent of Schools Greg Darling told the Board of Education.
“It’s exciting,” Taft Elementary Principal George Bruder said of the new changes. “Teachers and students are very enthused and proud of the improvements that have been made to the building.”
Members of the public are invited to a Taft Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 4-6 p.m. See the new addition and improvements.

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