June 2022

Thu
09
Jun

Details on July 4th parade announced


This is the parade route (the same as past years with the exception of 2020) for the annual 4th of July Parade in downtown Humboldt. It begins Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m.

The Humboldt City Council on Monday night heard from Cody Lawman with the Humboldt 4th of July Parade Committee.
Lawman said plans are underway for the annual 4th of July Parade through downtown Humboldt. The parade route (see map) will be the same as normal years, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The parade will begin on 1st Avenue North at the intersection with Taft Street and will travel west one block to 8th Street North, then south one block to Sumner Avenue and east on Sumner to 4th Street North, where the parade travels north to 4th Avenue North and then West to Taft Park and ending on Taft Street North.
“We have insurance and are lining up parade sponsors. We encourage anyone interested in participating of getting their entries in. They can do so by emailing humboldtiowaparade@gmail.com, or calling myself at (515) 351-1559, or Committee member Doug Vinsand at (515) 954-0449,” Lawman said.

Thu
09
Jun

Humboldt native writes book about baseball and business


Humboldt native Ted Meyer (center) will hold a book signing event in Humboldt on August 5. Submitted photo.

A book signing featuring Ted Meyer, a 1980 Humboldt High School graduate, will be held in the Congregational Church sanctuary in Humboldt on Friday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. The church address is 111 Taft Street North.
Ted and his sister, Tracy Foreman, will be doing a presentation regarding his book “Championing the Cause of Leadership, a Look at the Baseball Dynasties.” The 194 page paperback book was released earlier this year on Feb. 24.
Ted’s mother, Carolyn Johnson, lives in Humboldt. Meyer is an attorney in Houston, TX. His book explores why some teams turn into baseball dynasties and how their collective behaviors can apply to business. Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
09
Jun
Wed
08
Jun

Republicans pick Thompson for House; Dems choose Franken

By KENT THOMPSON
With no contested races on the local level, there was a low voter turnout for the June 7 primary election in Humboldt County.
A total of 1,020 registered voters cast ballots. The breakdown was 75 percent (769) voting in the Republican primary and 25 percent (251) voting in the Democratic primary.
The 1,020 voters represented 15.38 percent of the registered voters in Humboldt County.
All local officeholders were on the Republican primary ballot and all but one was an incumbent.
District One Supervisor Bruce Reimers received 161 votes with three write-ins. District Two Supervisor Sandy Loney received 173 votes. There was one write-in. District 3 Supervisor Rick Pedersen received 112 of 114 votes cast.
Jana Pettinger received 672 votes for county treasurer. County Recorder Diane Amundson received 700 votes. County Attorney Jon Beaty received 638 of 644 votes.

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08
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08
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Tue
07
Jun

ARDIS DYVIG

Ardis Dyvig passed away at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com .

Tue
07
Jun

Wildcat baseball team edges Central Springs, 6-5


Levi Newton watches his base hit at the plate in a recent home game for the Wildcat baseball team. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally past Central Springs, 6-5 in a non-conference game in Humboldt on Thursday night (June 9). Hayden had three hits and Caden Matson homered to power the Wildcats. Evan Hatcher struck out six from the mound as Humboldt improved to 8-2 overall. It was the Wildcats' eighth straight victory.

Wildcat boys whip Cadets in 6 innings, 13-0
Humboldt won their seventh straight game Wednesday night (June 8) by shutting out Iowa Falls-Alden, 13-0 in six innings in a North Central Conference game at Iowa Falls.

Humboldt is now 4-1 in NCC action.

Mon
06
Jun

Wildcats in 12-7 victory over Broncos


Humboldt's Reagan Lee prepares to tag out an opposing base runner at third base in a recent home game for the Wildcat softball team. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt softball team moved to 7-1 overall by stopping the Belmond-Klemme Broncos, 12-7 Thursday night (June 9) at Belmond.

Abby Armitage and Elsie Hubbell handled the pitching with Hubbell getting the win. Rylee Coyle homered and Macey Varangkounh tripled to lead Humboldt at the plate.

Wildcat girls blast Cadets, 15-4
The Humboldt softball team got back on the winning track Wednesday night (June 8) by beating Iowa Falls-Alden, 15-4 in 5 innings.

Addison Thompson was 2-2 with a triple and Gracie Lyon was 2-3 with a homer and a double to power Humboldt, 6-1 overall, 3-1 in conference play. Elsie Hubbell earned the win pitching.

Late rally upends Humboldt, 14-13
Hampton-Dumont-CAL scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh inning for a14-13 victory over the Humboldt softball team Monday night, June 6 at Hampton.

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06
Jun

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