February 2019

Sat
09
Feb

Humboldt wrestlers advance 4 to state tournament!


Humboldt's contingent in this week's Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Des Moines, front row (l-r): Cole Nelson, Joey Busse, Justin Jones and Joel Osborn. Back row: coaches Cordes Olthoff, Chad Beaman, Luke Satern and Justin Jones. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt wrestling team qualified four individuals for this week's Class 2A State Tournament after competing in a district meet in Clear Lake on Saturday (Feb. 9).

Humboldt, which had eight district qualifiers, got an individual title from top-ranked Joey Busse at 145 pounds and runner-up finishes by Justin Jones at 285, Joel Osborn at 195 and Cole Nelson at 106 pounds.

The Wildcats' Levi Naeve (160) and Cresten Craven (120) finished third and just missed qualifying after losing in the wrestle back round. Colby Clarken was fourth at 126 and Jordan Jensen was fourth at 132 for Humboldt.

The individual state tournament begins on Thursday, Feb. 14, inside Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. 2A action will start at 6 p.m.

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

Sat
09
Feb

Humboldt girls sidelined by Roland-Story, 56-43


Humboldt senior Ashlyn Clark looks to pass off to a teammate in the Wildcats' home loss to Hampton-Dumont/CAL on Feb. 4. The Wildcats ended their season in a regional tournament loss at Roland-Story on Feb. 9. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt challenged No. 11 ranked Roland-Story early on before falling to the Norse, 56-43 in a Class 3A Girls Regional Tournament game played in Story City Saturday night (Feb. 9).

Jori Hajek scored 13 points to pace Humboldt, which ends its season at 4-17 overall. Roland-Story moved to 17-5 and advanced into a regional semifinal round game on Feb. 13 in Story City, where they will face Carroll, which rolled to a 61-26 victory over Greene County. The other half of Region 2 had Clear Lake beating Pocahontas Area and Carroll Kuemper running over Southeast Valley, 71-24.

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

Fri
08
Feb

Humboldt boys fall short at Iowa Falls, 62-45

The Humboldt varsity boys' basketball team traveled to Iowa Falls on Friday night (Feb. 8) and came up on the short end of a 62-45 contest with the Cadets.

The loss dropped Humboldt to 8-10 overall, 6-8 in the North Central Conference. IFA improved to 8-9 overall.

Humboldt will return to action at Algona on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in a varsity makeup game with the Bulldogs. The Wildcats also play at Carroll on Monday, Feb. 11.

Humboldt wraps up its regular season against Storm Lake on Feb. 14 at home.

Humboldt's first round Class 3A district tournament game will be played at Sergeant Blulff on Monday, Feb. 18, in a 6:30 p.m. tipoff with Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

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

Thu
07
Feb

Humboldt's district wrestling pairings


Humboldt's district wrestling qualifiers, front row (l-r): Joel Osborn, Cresten Craven and Joey Busse. Back row: Jordan Jensen, Colby Clarken, Cole Nelson, Levi Naeve and Justin Jones. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's pairings are set for the Class 2A District Wrestling Tournament to be held in Clear Lake on Saturday, Feb. 9. Action begins at 12 noon inside the Clear Lake High School gym.

Humboldt has eight individuals looking to advance to next week's individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 14-16. Wildcat seniors competing for state berths include Justin Jones at 285, Joey Busse at 145, Levi Naeve at 160 and Joel Osborn at 195. Juniors looking for a trip to state include Cresten Craven at 120, Cole Nelson at 106 and Levi Naeve at 160. Sophomores Colby Clarken at 126 and Jordan Jensen at 132 are also vying for a trip to Wells Fargo for the state meet.

FIRST ROUND PAIRINGS

106 pounds – Cole Nelson (37-11), junior, Humboldt, vs. Jakyb Kapp (33-11), freshman, Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Jacob Mielke (36-2), senior, Pocahontas Area, vs. Brock Moore (35-10), sophomore, Forest City.

Thu
07
Feb

Luthro sentenced to 25 years in Ahlstrom death


District Court Judge Kurt Stoebe (right) listens as Sue Hirschberg provides a victim impact statement Monday in the sentencing hearing for Trisha Luthro, 41, formerly of Badger. Luthro pleaded guilty to the vehicular homicide death of 12-year-old Brady Ahlstrom of Dakota City, Hirschberg's grandson. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
No one has identified the sound of heartbreak, but it certainly was in the air Monday afternoon in the Humboldt County District courtroom in Dakota City.
One-by-one, loved ones of 12-year-old Brady Ahlstrom came to the witness stand, and that’s what they did, witnessed their love and regretted their loss.
Ahlstrom was the victim of a fatal traffic accident on the night of Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, east of Humboldt on Highway 3.
The driver of a 2007 Ford Edge, Trisha Dawn Luthro, 41, of Badger, was over four times the legal limit for intoxication. Her Ford sport utility vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the highway entering the crest of a hill, striking a 2009 Buick Lacrosse CXL driven by Kevin Ahlstrom of Dakota City, Brady’s father.
On Monday, Luthro was sentenced to 25 years in prison. She'll be required to serve a minimum of 70 percent of her sentence.

Thu
07
Feb

Frozen water damages Bradgate fire trucks and station


After a garage door inadvertently opened at the Bradgate Fire Station during 25 degree below zero temperatures, the city’s three fire trucks suffered extensive water damage as did the fire station/city hall. Submitted photo.

The sub-zero polar vortex claimed a victim in Bradgate last week.
The Bradgate Fire Station, which also serves as City Hall, was severely damaged after an overhead garage door somehow opened as outdoor temperatures plummeted to 25 degrees below zero on Wednesday night, Jan. 30.
By the time the open garage door was noticed early Thursday morning, water pipes inside the building had split, spraying water throughout the building. That water then froze.
Water in the city’s three fire trucks also froze, breaking the pump and splitting the tank in the 1965 pumper truck, damaged fittings in the 1984 tanker and damaged a gasket in the 1981 pumper.
“Until they get in to really inspect the trucks we don’t know the extent of the damage," Bradgate Fire Department Secretary Nancy Johansen said.

Thu
07
Feb
Wed
06
Feb

Terwilliger signs with Iowa State


Humboldt offensive lineman Owen Terwilliger signed a national letter of intent to play football at Iowa State University. Terwilliger, a senior at Humboldt High School, is shown here with parents, Andy Terwilliger (left), Rhonda Van Pelt (second-right) and Doug Van Pelt (far right). Looking on in back is Humboldt football coach Derrick Elman. Independent photo.

Humboldt offensive lineman Owen Terwilliger has signed a letter of intent to attend Iowa State University next fall and play football for the Cyclones.

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Wed
06
Feb
Tue
05
Feb

Wildcats fall to Carlisle, 44-24 in regional dual


Humboldt senior 160-pounder Levi Naeve (top) is one of eight Wildcats who will compete in a Class 2A District Tournament at Clear Lake on Saturday, Feb. 9. Independent photo.

Humboldt's hopes of qualifying for the Class 2A state dual team tournament fell short Tuesday night (Feb. 5) as the Wildcat wrestling team was defeated by Carlisle, 44-24 in a regional dual in Atlantic. The loss ends Humboldt's dual season at 25-4 overall.

Top-ranked Prairie City-Monroe downed Harlan, 38-33 in the other semifinal match. PCM beat Carlisle later to determine a spot in the state tournament to be held Feb. 13 in Des Moines. With four regulars out of their lineup, Humboldt got wins from Justin Jones at 285, Cole Nelson at 106, Cresten Craven at 120 and Joel Osborn at 195.

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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