September 2018

Fri
07
Sep

Breaking news! HHS Homecoming Court announced


The 2018 Humboldt High School Homecoming Court has been announced. Queen candidates include, front row (l to r): Ashlyn Clark, Arielle Naeve, Ebonie Bakken, Elizabeth Hildreth, Rachel Copper and Isabella Luu. King candidates include (back row): Hudson Gargano, Calvin Carlson, Carter Holm, Owen Terwilliger, Joseph Kunert and Noah Helmer. Coronation will take place at halftime of the Wildcat football game against Boone on Friday night, Sept. 21. See this photo and more at www.humboldtnews.com.

Humboldt High School Homecoming Week will be celebrated next week.
Thursday Thrill Night activities will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Free activities take place from 5-8 p.m. Some new activities include rock wall, Carlson bouncy house, cheerleading camp and middle school football scrimmage at 6 p.m. There will be a raffle at 7:45 p.m. with eight Grand Prizes valued at more than $100 each. Raffle tickets will be available only at Thursday Thrill Night (no presales). Meal cost is $5, which includes a hamburger, chips, cookie, drink, plus one raffle ticket.
Dog tags will be available for $5. Pre-sales are available at each of the schools in the school office.

Thu
06
Sep
Thu
06
Sep

Over $5,000 raised for Humota via hot dogs


Joyce and Jim Crabtree, owners of V&S Variety in downtown Humboldt, were one of several businesses that showed their support for the community effort to purchase and operate the Humota Theatre by having a hot dog stand at the Humboldt/Dakota City Chamber of Commerce's Hot Dogs for the Humota event in downtown Humboldt on Aug. 29. It's obvious the Crabtrees are "Top Dogs." Humboldt Independent photo.

The Humota Movie Group was very pleased with the turnout and financial support from the community during the Hot Dogs for the Humota fundraiser held Wednesday, Aug. 29.
The fundraiser, sponsored by the Humboldt/Dakota City Chamber of Commerce, raised $5,841.16 to keep the theatre operating.
There were about one dozen food stands offering hot dogs and other food items and drinks for a goodwill donation.
The winning hot dog stand for the best theme was CDTA and Computer Works and Vinyl Signs, who pulled their efforts for a Willy Wonka themed stand.

Thu
06
Sep

Humboldt native Jorgensen purchases Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home


Bill Jorgensen (left) has purchased the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home from Lincoln Mason (right) effective Sept. 1. Humboldt Independent photo.

Humboldt native Bill Jorgensen is the new owner of the Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home.
Jorgensen purchased the funeral home from Lincoln and Dawn Mason effective Sept. 1. Lincoln Mason said he plans to pursue other career opportunities. Lincoln’s father, Scott, purchased the funeral home in 1974 and Lincoln became the owner in 2000.
Jorgensen, a 1986 graduate of Humboldt High School, is the son of LeRoy and Jan Jorgensen of Humboldt. LeRoy works part-time at the funeral home. Bill grew up near the funeral home and he and Lincoln were childhood friends. Bill got his start in the funeral business at the age of 15 when he went to work for Scott Mason.
“Lincoln and I had the privilege of learning the funeral business from his dad. Scott taught us the right way to treat people,” Jorgensen said.

Wed
05
Sep

JUDITH E. ARENT

JUDITH E. ARENT, 73, died peacefully the morning of Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.

Wed
05
Sep

DENIS J. ZIGRANG

DENIS J. ZIGRANG, 92, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, from a broken heart.

Wed
05
Sep
Tue
04
Sep

Humboldt volleyball team blanks Algona in 3 sets


Humboldt's Mady Lange goes above the net for a spike in a recent home victory for the Wildcat volleyball team. Independent photo.

Humboldt's No. 13 ranked volleyball team improved to 9-1 overall on the season, 2-0 in North Central Conference play, after sweeping the Algona Bulldogs in three sets on Thursday, Sept. 6 at Algona. Humboldt won by scores of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-16. Kendal Clark and Jori Hajek each nine kills for the Wildcats. Deni McDaniel had 18 assists.

Wildcat blanks Storm Lake, Manson-Northwest Webster
Humboldt picked up two non-conference victories at home on Sept. 4. The Wildcats swept Storm Lake 21-12, 21-6 and posted a 21-9, 21-10 victory over MNW. Jori Hajek made eight kills in the win over Storm Lake. Deni McDaniel had 10 assists. Hajek made 11 kills in the victory over MNW and Carlie Thompson added 12 digs. Deni McDaniel made three ace serves.

Humboldt will travel to Spencer on Saturday, Sept. 8, for the Tiger Invitational tournament.

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