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Thu
10
Dec

Humboldt woman arrested on vehicle burglary charges

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 2:23pm

A Humboldt woman has been arrested and charged with three counts of burglary from a motor vehicle, all aggravated misdemeanors. Jessica Webb, 34, of Humboldt, is currently in the Humboldt County Jail, awaiting an initial appearance in magistrate court.
According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 25, the Webster County Sheriff’s Office alerted area agencies that a 2010 Ford Edge had been stolen from Duncombe during the overnight hours.
At 11:45 a.m. that morning, the Humboldt Police Department (HPD) received a report that a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado had been stolen and was parked in the 700 block of Sumner Avenue.
An officer responded to the scene and found that the Ford Edge stolen from Duncombe was parked in downtown Humboldt, but the Chevrolet Silverado was missing. The HCSO and HPD searched the Humboldt and Dakota City areas, but were unable to locate the stolen Chevy truck.

Thu
10
Dec

DC man sentenced on meth charges

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 1:54pm

A Dakota City man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison on drug charges.
Tyler Tinken, 37, of Dakota City, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of meth and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was sentenced Monday, Dec. 7, in federal district court in Sioux City.
Evidence showed that from July-Nov. 14, 2019, Tinken was involved in a conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine in the Humboldt and Sac County areas. On multiple occasions in September and October 2019, Tinken distributed just over a pound of pure methamphetamine to individuals who were cooperating with law enforcement in a sting operation. During a search of Tinken’s vehicle and residence in Dakota City in November 2019, law enforcement authorities seized more than 650 grams of pure methamphetamine that Tinken possessed with intent to distribute to others.

Thu
10
Dec

Murray Bridge denied funding, but study approved

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 9:31am

The Murray Bridge, constructed in 1905, was built for horse and buggy travel. The county is interested in replacing the bridge over the West Branch of the Des Moines River. The county heard disappointing news Monday that it will not qualify for federal grant BUILD funding this year, but the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agreed Monday to go ahead with studies and analysis for possibly replacing the bridge in the not too distant future. Photo courtesy Humboldt County Engineer.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors spent the final 40 minutes of Monday’s meeting discussing whether or not to proceed with study and analysis of a possible relocation of the Murray Bridge in Avery Township.
Minutes after the discussion, with the Board agreeing to a $102,733 expenditure for study and analysis, Humboldt County Engineer Ben Loots reported back to the Board that he had received a call back from the committee chair with the news that the Murray Bridge was not one of the eight projects chosen for selection for the current fiscal year.
The county was applying for discretionary grant funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
“The NEPA study is not cheap,” Loots remarked.

Thu
10
Dec

Bowman adds to light display on 4th Avenue North

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 9:27am

Kelly and Ryan Bowman at 505 4th Avenue North in Humboldt offer a special display at their home. Humboldt Independent photo.

The high-tech Christmas light display at the Kelly and Ryan Bowman residence in the 500 block of 4th Avenue North in Humboldt continues to grow.
Not only that, there are more user-friendly options for motorists who stop by to take a look at his ever-changing light display which is computer-driven in its color and intensity.
“We are excited to share our Christmas lights for the third year,” Ryan said. “We have several additions to the show, including a 20-foot tall light tree and a big wreath over the front window.”
Each individual LED light bulb is addressable by the computer, which can turn the light off or on and control the color and brightness to create a wide variety of images outside the home.
Anyone traveling north on 5th Street can’t help but notice the Bowman home in the evening when the light display illuminates the neighborhood.

Thu
10
Dec

Livestreaming of high school sporting events

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 9:23am

Adam Waldorf is shown with a camera on the floor during a livestream of Wildcat athletics recently. Photo by Rick Thompson.

With only limited fans able to attend high school sporting activities due to COVID-19 restrictions, having livestreaming of the Humboldt athletic events available has been a huge positive.
The Humboldt Athletic Booster Club has worked with Humboldt Athletic Director Greg Thomas to make the livestreaming a reality.
The events are livestreamed on the Humboldt Wildcat Productions channel on YouTube. The Humboldt Athletic Booster Facebook page has also been utilized for streaming.
“The main thing is to give people access that wouldn’t be able to come to games due to spectator limits,” Thomas said. Currently, the state of Iowa allows two spectators per participant at high school events. Middle school events remain suspended.
“We’ve had nothing but positive feedback about having it available and the quality of the livestream,” Thomas said.
The livestreaming is offered at no charge.

Thu
10
Dec

Noon Kiwanis offers Zoom with Santa opportunity

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 9:19am
File photo

The Humboldt/Dakota City Noon Kiwanis Club is very disappointed that it is not able to open Kiwanis Christmasland to the public this year for tours of the building.
That being said, the local organization is doing all it can to bring Christmas to children in whatever ways possible.
The club is pleased to announce that it will be providing a virtual visit with Santa Claus nightly beginning on Friday, Dec. 11.
Zoom with Santa will use the Zoom meeting technology feature to allow children to visit with Santa from their home computer or mobile device.
Zoom with Santa will begin Friday, Dec. 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. and will continue every night through Wednesday, Dec. 23. There will be a special Zoom with Santa Christmas Eve day from 12-2:30 p.m.
People who have not previously used the free service can download the Zoom app from the Android Play Store or the Apple Store for mobile devices or go to the Zoom.us website for personal computers.

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Dec

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Dec

Dakota City man apprehended after chase

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 8:21pm

On Monday, Dec. 7 at approximately 8:56 p.m., the Fort Dodge Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a maroon 2003 Hummer H2 in the Fort Dodge city limits. The vehicle did not stop and proceeded into northern Webster County. Deputies with the Webster County Sheriff’s Office joined in the pursuit.
The vehicle continued into southwest Humboldt County and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office joined. Two Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies deployed their stop sticks at various locations southwest of Humboldt three times. The Hummer H2 struck the stop sticks each time but continued to flee.
The pursuit continued into the Humboldt city limits on Highway 169. The Humboldt Police Department became engaged in the pursuit. On Highway 169 near Oak Avenue, a fourth set of stop sticks was deployed by a Humboldt County deputy. The Hummer H2 struck those sticks also.

Mon
07
Dec

Wildcat boys cruise past Ogden, 80-35

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/07/2020 - 9:59pm

Humboldt's Carter Hatcher blocks this shot attempt by a driving Pocahontas Area opponent in the Wildcats' 83-57 victory over the Indians on Dec. 1 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Humboldt pushed its record to 2-0 on the young season with an easy, 80-35 victory over the Ogden Bulldogs in a non-conference boys' basketball game inside the Humboldt gym on Monday, Dec. 7.

Sam Fischer scored 20 points, Caden Matson made 12 and Trevor Jacobson added 11 to lead the Wildcats. Lane Snedden scored 13 to lead Ogden.

The Wildcats return to action on Friday, Dec. 11, when they play host to Clear Lake in their first North Central Conference game of the season.

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