February 2020

Thu
06
Feb

Democratic Caucus numbers still up in air


A Bernie Sanders supporter (center) visits with backers of Pete Buttigieg Monday night during the Iowa Precinct Caucuses for Humboldt County Democrats at Taft Elementary School. While statewide caucus results were delayed and were still not official at press time on Tuesday, it appeared to be a good night for the South Bend, IN candidate nicknamed “Mayor Pete,” both on the county and statewide level. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
A crazy election year just got a little crazier after the ballyhooed Iowa Caucuses hit a major snafu on Monday night.
Due to inconsistencies in reporting, according to a statement released by the Democratic Party of Iowa, results of the Democratic Caucuses were delayed. As of Wednesday afternoon, only 86 percent of the precincts had been certified, showing Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg in virtually a dead heat for votes and delegates.
Technical glitches with app reporting software was listed as one of reasons for the delay. The delay drew much criticism from members of the media, political pundits and the candidates themselves.

Wed
05
Feb
Tue
04
Feb

Wildcat boys dump St. Edmond, fall at Clear Lake


Gabe Smith pulls up for a shot attempt for the Humboldt basketball team in a recent home victory. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s varsity boys basketball team got off to a slow start at Clear Lake Friday night (Feb. 7) and ended up falling to the Lions, 66-48 in North Central Conference action. Caden Matson scored 15 points and Jacob Thurm had 8 to lead the Wildcat scoring. The Wildcats are now 11-6 overall, 7-5 in the NCC.

Humboldt pushed their season record to 11-5 Tuesday night by turning back Fort Dodge St Edmond, 63-41 in the Humboldt Gym. Sam Fischer scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to power the Wildcats. Jacob Thurm made 12 points and Gabe Gidel added 10 for Humboldt.

Humboldt returns home to host Webster City on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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Tue
04
Feb

Humboldt girls rip St. Edmond, upended by No. 4 Lions


Humboldt's Lily Groat goes up for a shot attempt after driving past this Hampton-Dumont-CAL defender in the Wildcats' 65-50 victory over the No. 13 ranked Bulldogs on Jan. 28 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Fourth-ranked Clear Lake handed the Humboldt girls basketball team a 70-39 loss in North Central Conference play in Clear Lake on Friday night (Feb. 7). Mady Lange scored 12 points, Kendal Clark made 10 and Jori Hajek added eight for the Wildcats, who are 10-10 overall, 5-8 in the NCC.

The Humboldt girls basketball team had no trouble winning their fifth conference game of the season as they ripped Fort Dodge St. Edmond, 63-32 in conference action in Humboldt on Tuesday night, Feb. 4.
Kendal Clark scored 17 points, Mady Lange had 14 and Jayda Hoefer 13 for Humboldt.

Humboldt hosts Webster City on Feb. 11 in another NCC contest.

Class 3A Regional Tournament opening round action will get underway on Saturday, Feb. 15, in a first round game at Forest City between the Wildcats and the Indians. Opening tip is at 5 p.m. The winner will face Clear Lake or Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on Feb. 19 in a regional semifinal round game in Clear Lake.

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