November 2021

Thu
25
Nov

Winter parking and snow regs go into effect


Humboldt city residents are reminded that there is a "no parking ordinance" in effect on any city street between the hours of 3-7 a.m. during the months of December, January, February and March.

The holiday Season is a time for family and celebration. This is also a time of the year when local weather can quickly become dangerous and unpredictable. The city of Humboldt enacted several ordinances to mitigate the dangers this weather creates for pedestrian, and vehicle travel. The Humboldt Police Department reminds citizens of the following winter ordinances and appreciates in advance the community’s compliance.

69.11 WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS
No person shall park any vehicle on any street between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. of any day during the months of December, January, February, and March.

Thu
25
Nov

City of Humboldt sells garbage stickers


The yellow and blue garbage bags for the City of Humboldt are in short supply. The bags are sold out at Hy-Vee and Fareway and only a few remain at Humboldt City Hall. As an alternative, the city is asking citizens to purchase stickers at the customer service counters at local supermarkets or City Hall. They are 6 for $5.

This is how to properly attach the sticker to your existing plastic garbage bag.

Humboldt City Hall reports that there is still a shortage of yellow and blue garbage bags available.
Humboldt City Clerk Gloria Christensen reports that Waste Zero, the city’s contracted supplier, says there is a shortage of resin needed to produce the colored city of Humboldt garbage bags and does not know when more will be produced.
As a solution, Hy-Vee, Fareway and Humboldt City Hall are selling garbage bag stickers. They are sold as a six-sticker pack for $5. They may be attached to any clear or opaque commercially sold plastic garbage bag. Attach to the top draw string of the bag by folding over. One sticker per bag please. There is a 50-pound limit for the contents of plastic garbage bags.
Citizens are encouraged to purchase the stickers and utilize them if they do not have a blue or yellow city of Humboldt garbage bags.
Any questions may be directed to Humboldt City Hall at (515) 332-3435.

Wed
24
Nov

Wildcat players selected to all-state, all-district teams


Humboldt's all-state football selections: top row, from left: Caden Matson, Ben Kuehnast and Will Orness. Bottom row, from left: Tayeton Lohaus, Tanner McKimmey and Jacob Heier.

Now that Humboldt’s record-setting football season is in the history books, the post-season honors are aplenty.
The Wildcats, who rolled through Class 3A District 2 with an unbeaten record, advanced all the way to the state semifinals, where their season ended in a loss to eventual state champion Harlan as Humboldt finished with a brilliant 11-1 record.
The Iowa Print Sportswriters Association, in conjunction with the Iowa Football Coaches Association, this week announced their all-state teams and Humboldt has six players selected in Class 3A.
Wildcats named to the first-team include senior quarterback Caden Matson, senior offensive tackle Ben Kuehnast and junior wide receiver Will Orness. Matson, who was among the state leaders in both passing and rushing, was selected as offense utility.

Wed
24
Nov
Tue
23
Nov

Wildcats upended by Pocahontas Area, 70-50


Humboldt freshman Morgan Mann drives against Gilbert's Ava Hawthorne in the first half of the Wildcats' 79-55 loss to the Tigers on Nov. 22 in Humboldt. It was the season opener for both schools. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

A slow start against a hot-shooting Pocahontas Area squad set the tone in Humboldt's 70-50 loss in non-conference girls' basketball at Pocahontas Tuesday night (Nov. 23).

Humboldt, now 0-2 on the young season, was paced in scoring by Alexis Hansen and Kayla Gieber each with 12 points. Morgan Mann made 10 and Marissa Kaufman had five.

The Wildcats will return to action when they travel to Manson on Nov. 30 for a non-conference matchup with the Cougars.

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

Mon
22
Nov

MARY ANN FISHER

Mary Ann Fisher, 86, passed away at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her children, on Nov. 19, 2021 after a lengthy battle with shingles. Condolences may be left at www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com.

Mon
22
Nov

Humboldt girls fall to Gilbert in basketball opener, 79-55


Humboldt senior guard Rylie Satern posted up and scored on this play down low against the Gilbert Tigers Monday night in the Humboldt gym in a non-conference season opener. Gilbert pulled away in the second half to a 79-55 victory over the Wildcats. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Gilbert Tigers sank 10 3-point baskets, including four straight in a crucial second half stretch to pull away to a 79-55 victory over the Humboldt Wildcats in a girls season opener in the Humboldt gym Monday night (Nov. 22).

Morgan Mann scored 20 points to lead Humboldt. Alexis Hansen made eight and Kayla Gieber added seven. The Wildcats also had Reagan Lee with six, Paige Nelson with five, Marissa Kaufman with four and Rylie Satern had three. Joie Smith added two.

Gilbert was led by Ava Hawthorne with 23 points. Raney Kruse added eight and Mia Kautman also had eight for Gilbert. Gilbert also won the junior varsity game, 47-23.

The Wildcats travel to Pocahontas on Tuesday night before entering the Thanksgiving break.

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

Mon
22
Nov

DANIEL MALKMUS

Daniel Malkmus, age 59, of Dakota City, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at the West Bend Health and Rehab in West Bend. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Mon
22
Nov

RALPH C. BORMANN

Ralph C. Bormann, 89, of Humboldt, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 with his family by his side. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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