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February 2021

Thu
11
Feb

Seniors take a shot to fight virus

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:02am

William Kraft of Renwick (left) received a COVID-19 vaccination from Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Infection Control Director Kim Schipull (right) during last week’s clinic at the fairgrounds. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
There were a number of emotions swirling around the minds of the 227 Humboldt senior citizens that were waiting for COVID-19 vaccinations last Wednesday (Feb. 3) at the Humboldt County Events Center.
One of the most prevalent was one of gratefulness. Citizens were grateful for not having gotten sick and were optimistic that the vaccination will work.
“You listen to the news and hear about who is most likely to have a bad effect if they get it and that’s me, I guess. I’m old and at higher risk,” said 78-year-old Rolland Larsen of Humboldt.
“We are getting people vaccinated today with their first dose and they will receive a follow-up vaccine in three weeks,” Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Michelle Sleiter said.

Thu
11
Feb

Vinny's still smoking BBQ

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:00am

Tammy and Gary Vinsand have opened Vinny’s BBQ Smoke Shack at 22 6th Street North in Dakota City, just around the corner east of their former restaurant. Humboldt Independent photo.

Vinny’s BBQ Smoke Shack has opened in Dakota City, just east around the corner from their former restaurant at 22 6th Street North.
Gary and Tammy Vinsand opened the business on Monday, Feb. 1. They’ll be open on Mondays for hot take out lunch. On Feb. 1, the meal was rib tips, cheesy potatoes and baked beans. They plan to add a second Monday lunch special, such as meatloaf.
In addition to Monday lunch (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), Vinny’s BBQ Smoke Shack is open from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday for take out meals from their front cooler. The meals can be taken home and reheated. Gary and Tammy are offering brisket, pork loin, rib tips, pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans, green beans and on occasion will have burnt ends.
Read more about this mouthwatering story in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Wed
10
Feb

February 10, 2021

Tue
09
Feb

Humboldt girls edge Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 65-62

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:59am

Humboldt senior post player Kendal Clark drove past two Hampton-Dumont-CAL defenders for a basket in the Wildcats' 57-37 victory over the Bulldogs on Feb. 2 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls basketball team ended their regular season Thursday night (Feb. 11) in a 65-62 North Central Conference victory over Clarion-Goldfield-Dows in the Humboldt gym. Kendal Clark scored 26 points, Bae Arnold made 14 and Jayda Hoefer had 13 to lead Humboldt, which improved to 17-4 overall, 11-3 in the NCC.

The 17 victories is a new Humboldt 5 player record for wins in a season.

Humboldt thumps Iowa Falls-Alden
The Humboldt girls' basketball team won their 16th game of the season Tuesday night (Feb. 9) by beating Iowa Falls-Alden, 64-48 in Iowa Falls. Kendal Clark scored 20 points, Alexis Hansen made 17 and Bae Arnold had 10 to lead the Wildcat scoring. Jenny Wibholm tallied 12 to lead the Cadets. Ella Sharar had 10.

Tue
09
Feb

MARILYN G. HUNDERTMARK

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:28am

MARILYN G. HUNDERTMARK, 93, of Fort Dodge, formerly of Humboldt, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Friendship Haven in 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.

Tue
09
Feb

Wildcats top Lynx, 65-55

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/09/2021 - 9:18am

Humboldt's Sam Fischer soars to the basket for two points in the Wildcats' recent home game with Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Feb. 2. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Gabe Gidel scored 11 points to lead the Humboldt boys basketball team to a 65-55 conference over Webster City, 65-55 Friday night (Feb. 12) in Webster City. Humboldt is 12-6 overall, 9-4 in the NCC.

Wildcats fall at Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls-Alden snapped Humboldt's five-game winning streak with a 59-53 victory over the Wildcats on Feb. 9 in Iowa Falls in North Central Conference boys' basketball.

Carson Sharar scored 20 points to lead the Cadets. Sam Fischer scored 18 points to lead Humboldt. He was backed by Jacob Heier and Caden Matson each with nine while Gabe Gidel made eight.

Humboldt is now 11-6 overall, 8-4 in the NCC.

Humboldt visits Gilbert on Feb. 16 and wraps up its regular season by hosting Storm Lake on Feb. 18.

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

Mon
08
Feb

JANICE K. SQUIRES

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 1:30pm

JANICE K. SQUIRES, 82, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.

Fri
05
Feb

Humboldt County Public Health announces second vaccination clinic

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2021 - 6:07pm

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Humboldt County Public Health and Humboldt County Memorial Hospital were able to vaccinate 227 individuals.
Friday, Feb. 5, Public Health received confirmation of an additional 100 doses arriving early next week. With only 100 doses being received for the week, Public Health is staying with the same vaccination protocol and age range.

Fri
05
Feb

Humboldt wrestlers advance 6 into district round, 2nd in team scoring at Spirit Lake sectional

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2021 - 3:39pm

Humboldt senior 160-pounder Fletcher Satern (right) and his teammates finished second in the team scoring in a Class 2A sectional tournament in Spirit Lake on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Wildcats qualified 6 into a district meet in Humboldt on Feb. 13. Independent photo.

The Humboldt High wrestling team advanced six individuals into the district round and finished second in the team scoring in a Class 2A sectional tournament in Spirit Lake on Saturday, Feb. 6.

The top two place winners at each weight advance to a district tournament in Humboldt on Feb. 13, which will determine entries for the individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 18-20.

Humboldt's district qualifiers include Jayden Gargano (26-7) at 106, Dylan Vaudt (18-6) at 113, DJ Muir (19-16) at 120, Jase Goodell (29-2) at 126, Ty Gargano (16-5) at 132 and Colten Goodell (25-9) at 220 pounds. Vaudt, Jase Goodell and Ty Gargano finished first at their weights while Jayden Gargano, Muir and Colten Goodell were runners-up.

Spirit Lake Park totaled 214 points to win the team crown with Humboldt next at 207. Emmetsburg was third with 192 points and Algona fourth at 177.5. Okoboji had 111 points for fifth and Estherville-Lincoln Central was sixth with 105.5.

Thu
04
Feb

Humboldt girls will host SE Valley in 3A Region 2 opener Feb. 13

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2021 - 9:24pm

Humboldt's Jori Hajek (center) steals the ball from Algona in the Wildcats' 50-49 victory over the Bulldogs on Jan. 26 in Humboldt. The Wildcats will host Southeast Valley in a first round Class 3A Region 2 tournament game on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Independent photo.

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released post-season regional tournament pairings tonight and the Humboldt High School girls' basketball team will host Southeast Valley in a first round Region 2 contest on Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

The winner of the Wildcats and Jaguars contest will advance into a Feb. 17 regional semifinal round game at Orange City Unity Christian, which hosts Algona in a first round contest. The other half of Region 2 has Garner-Hayfield/Ventura playing at Estherville-Lincoln Central and Forest City at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows.

The Region 2 championship will be played on Feb. 22 at a site to be determined.

Humboldt wraps up its regular season this week with games at Iowa Falls on Feb. 9 and at home with Clarion-Goldfield-Dows on Feb. 11. It will be a girls only night of basketball on Feb. 11, starting with the freshman girls at 4:45 p.m., followed by the JV girls at 6:15 and the varsity girls at 7:30.

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