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February 2019

Thu
14
Feb

New addition at Humboldt High nearly complete

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 12:03am

The Humboldt High School marching band has a great sound but a problem has been where to store instruments. That issue is now solved with a new addition at Humboldt High School. Read about it in this week's Humboldt Independent. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Phil Monson
The new addition at Humboldt High School will be wrapped up next week.
In its monthly meeting on Jan. 29, the Humboldt School Board received a report from Humboldt School Superintendent Greg Darling that the new addition is nearly complete.
The project, which began last summer, provides much-needed storage space for the school music department and additional bathrooms in a facility that serves many public uses and activities.
“The roll top door has to arrive and be installed. The bathrooms and tile are all in. Some of the flooring has to be finished in some of the storage rooms,” Darling said. “Work crews were painting the doors two days ago. It should be done in two weeks.”
Read more about local education and see photos of student groups and activities every week in the Humboldt Independent, your go to source for local news and sports.

Thu
14
Feb

Air conditioning favored over law books

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 12:02am

The electrical system in the second floor courthouse is original wiring from 1939. The courtroom air conditioning system was installed in the mid-1960s. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
It came down to a decision of comfort over knowledge on Monday and comfort won out.
What was being discussed was the upcoming 2019-20 county budget during a work session of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday morning at the Humboldt County Courthouse in Dakota City.
All five Board members were present, along with Humboldt County Judicial Magistrate Greg Stoebe. At issue was bound volumes of legal filings for the law library, weighing against the need for physical upgrades in the courtroom, along with improvements to the judge’s chambers and defendant meeting rooms and visiting attorney offices at the courthouse.
Last year, the Board agreed to spend approximately $10,000 on two large bound journals and supplemental annotations for the law library.
While Stoebe would like to have the periodicals in the law library, he said he understands the needs for courtroom and associated office improvements.

Wed
13
Feb

GORDON K. STRAIN

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:54am

GORDON K. STRAIN, 74, Thor, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center, Fort Dodge. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Wed
13
Feb

YVONNE C. STATE

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:51am

YVONNE C. STATE, 102, Humboldt, died Monday evening, Feb. 11, 2019, at the Humboldt Care Center South. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Wed
13
Feb

DONALD E. LOGUE

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:50am

DONALD E. LOGUE, 87, Humboldt, died Sunday morning, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Wed
13
Feb

JAMES R. KOCH

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:48am

JAMES R. KOCH, 66, Humboldt, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Wed
13
Feb

February 13, 2019

Tue
12
Feb

Humboldt's first round state wrestling pairings

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 3:51pm

Humboldt High senior Joel Osborn (top) won his 195-pound wrestle back match with Clarion-Goldfield-Dows' Colby Lienemann, 4-3 on Feb. 9 in Clear Lake in district action, to advance into this week's state wrestling tournament in Des Moines. Photo by Phil Monson.

The pairings are set for the first round of the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament that begins at 6 p.m. inside Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Thursday, Feb. 14.

HUMBOLDT’S 1ST ROUND
STATE TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS
106–Cole Nelson (38-12), junior, vs. Camron Phetxoumphone (36-4), junior, Webster City.
145–Joey Busse (43-0), senior, vs. Garrett Jensen (38-8), senior, Williamsburg.
195–Joel Osborn (37-8), senior, vs. Thomas Bentley (24-3), senior, Red Oak.
285–Justin Jones (39-3), senior, vs. Storm Howard (31-13), senior, Clarinda.

Wrestleback consolation matches will take place immediately after the first round.

Quarterfinal round action will take place on Friday, from 2:30-5:45 p.m.
Semifinal round action will take place on Friday, from 8:45-10 p.m.
Consolation finals will take place on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
Championship finals will start on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.

Mon
11
Feb

Volf signs with Simpson College

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:40am

Lucas Volf signed a letter of intent to attend Simpson College next year and play football for the Storm. Lucas is pictured with his parents, LaDonna (front-left) and Ron (front-right) Volf of Badger. Looking on in back are Wildcat coaches, from left: Derrik Clark, Derrick Elman, Andy Newell and Greg Thomas. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt High senior Lucas Volf has signed a national letter of intent to attend Simpson College at Indianola next year and play football for the Storm.

See full story in this week's Humboldt Independent Newspaper.

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Sat
09
Feb

Humboldt boys drop pair of weekend NCC games

Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 9:13pm

Humboldt senior guard Calvin Carlson drives past a Hampton-Dumont/CAL defender in the Wildcats' home victory over the Bulldogs on Feb. 4. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt boys' basketball team dropped a pair of North Central Conference games within a span of 24 hours, falling 62-45 at Iowa Falls on Feb. 8 and coming up short 56-45 at Algona on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 9). The Algona contest had been rescheduled twice due to inclement weather.

Jamison Heinz scored 12 points to lead Humboldt's scoring at Iowa Falls.

The Wildcats enter the final week of the regular season 8-11 overall, 6-9 in the NCC.

The Wildcats' game at Carroll on Feb. 12 has been cancelled due to weather. Humboldt will host Storm Lake on Thursday, Feb. 14, in its final game of the regular season.

Humboldt's first round Class 3A District Tournament game will be played on Feb. 18 at Sergeant Bluff against Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Opening tip will be at 6:30 p.m.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

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