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Thu
15
Aug

Governor impressed by Humboldt Recreation Center

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:05am

Recreation Center manager Paxton Petersen (front row left) explains amenities of the Humboldt Recreation Center to Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and HCDA Director Alissa O’Connor during a walking tour of the building last week. Pictured second row from left: Travis Goedken and Jennifer Hansen. Humboldt Independent photo.

Dignitaries pose for a photo in front of the enormous American flag on the east wall of the Recreation Center. From left: Humboldt Mayor Dan Scholl, donors Ken and Marilyn Nielsen, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (left) was visibly impressed with the 70,000 square foot Humboldt Recreation Center on her visit to Humboldt Aug. 6. Reynolds and State Senator Tim Kraayenbrink, listen to local philanthropists Marilyn and Ken Nielsen (right). Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
It’s not often you get a chance to brag to the governor of the state of Iowa. Aug. 6 was one of those times.
Humboldt city officials, members of the Ken and Marilyn Nielsen family and members of the business community joined Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, on a tour of the 70,000 square foot Humboldt Recreation Center with the Ken and Marilyn Nielsen Family Fieldhouse.
The heads of state were interested in examples of private and public partnerships working to get important things done in a community and showing how Iowans work together.
From the beginning of Ken Nielsen’s idea scratched out on a piece of paper to today’s successful operations under the auspices of the city of Humboldt Recreation Department, the project has been a continual melding of private ideas and capital for the public good, with the city agreeing to take over and operate the Rec Center for the benefit of the community.

Thu
15
Aug

Local farm leader dies from injuries sustained in fall

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:03am

Local farmer Dean Coleman of Humboldt died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a farming accident at his home west of Humboldt on Monday. Coleman represented Iowa farmers statewide and nationally as a Board member of the Iowa Soybean Association and the American Soybean Association.

On Monday, Aug. 12 at 3:55 p.m., the Humboldt County Communications Center received a call of a male subject who had fallen inside an empty grain bin at 1674 230th St., west of Humboldt.
The male was identified as Dean Coleman, 62, of Humboldt. He was transported to the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and then transferred to a Des Moines hospital by air ambulance where he passed away from injuries sustained in the fall.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Ambulance crew.
Coleman grew up in on a farm near Livermore and farmed in Humboldt County his entire life. He served on the American Soybean Association Board of Directors since 2016 and was on the Iowa Soybean Association Board, serving the seats of president, vice president, treasurer and at-large member.

Thu
15
Aug

Animal Shelter group seeks funds from HCDA

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:02am

The Humboldt Community Animal Shelter Board met last week to discuss a proposed shelter in the Northwest Industrial Park and ways to financial the new building in lieu of donated funds. The non-profit organization has a little over $21,000 in funds raised. A new animal shelter for the city/county is expected to cost around $235,000.

By KENT THOMPSON
Fresh on the heels of financial commitments amounting to at least $15,000 per year in designated contributions from Humboldt County and the city of Humboldt last week, the Humboldt Community Animal Shelter (HCAS) Board met Aug. 6 and took proactive measures to secure loan financing for the construction of a building. The building cost is expected to be around $235,000, it was reported.
HCAS Board member Travis Goedken told the group that the most economical alternative may be to look at a Humboldt County Development Association (HCDA) revolving loan fund agreement for $235,000 at an interest rate of 2 percent per year.
The cost would be $1,189 per month. However, there would be a balloon payment at the end of 10 years, at which time $129,201 would still be owed.

Wed
14
Aug

WAYNE L. TORGERSON

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:37am

WAYNE L. TORGERSON, 92, Fairmont, MN, died peacefully Monday, Aug. 12, with family present at Ingleside Assisted Living.

Wed
14
Aug

KENNETH HANNA

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:34am

KENNETH (Smiley) Hanna, 88, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Humboldt, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge.

Wed
14
Aug

MARVIN J. SORENSEN

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:30am

MARVIN J. SORENSEN, 83, of Humboldt, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. 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
14
Aug

Newton named to all-state baseball team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:10am

Owen Newton

Humboldt High senior first baseman Owen Newton was chosen third-team All-State by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

Newton was named in Class 3A after helping his Humboldt team to a 21-12 overall record in 2019 and a runner-up finish in the North Central Conference.

A first-team all-conference and all-district pick, Newton batted .400 for the Wildcats and led the team in runs batted in with 41. He hit two home runs and 12 doubles.

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

Wed
14
Aug

Wickett bounces back from injury at Buena Vista

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:08am

Mason Wickett

An injury last year has only strengthened the resolve of Humboldt’s Mason Wickett, as he begins his third season on the Buena Vista University football team.
Wickett, who played in all 10 games for the Beavers back in 2017 as a freshman, appeared in eight games last year in the defensive line and is looking to play a key role in 2019.
“Last year, individually, I felt pretty successful. I felt like I was making good contributions to the team up until I got hurt in the middle of the season, so I had to sit out a few games,” Wickett said. “That was the first time I had ever had to sit out for being hurt.”

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

Wed
14
Aug

Dominick wins council seat

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:09am

In a special election held Tuesday for the Ward 1 seat on the Humboldt City Council, Matt Dominick received 111 votes to 44 write-in votes for Steve Boomgarden.
Boomgarden submitted paperwork to force the special election, but then did not turn in his own nomination papers in time to be on the ballot.
Dominick will serve just over two months before the general election in November, when the seat will be voted on again by Ward 1 voters in the city of Humboldt.

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