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July 28, 2022

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Jul

Community battling new strain of COVID

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:07am

The Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service is busier than ever, annually answering more than 1,000 calls. The service is always looking for people willing to serve as drivers, EMTs and paramedics. Sign up at www.humboldthospital.org.

By KENT THOMPSON
The BA.5 subvariant of Omicron COVID-19 is sweeping the country and Humboldt County is no exception.
As of July 21, Humboldt County had 29 active cases in the previous 10 days, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Sleiter reported at the Hospital Board of Trustee’s meeting on Thursday, July 21. “We have also had two local hospitalizations with the disease,” Sleiter said. According to iowacoviddata.com, 1.7 cases per 1,000 residents have been reported in the county during the past week.
“We have had 2,896 confirmed cases of COVID since the pandemic started. Iowa has been on the rise and we are no exception. We have been testing about 60-70 patients per week. Of that number, 14 were positive (last week),” Sleiter said.
“Of course, that doesn’t include people who are self-testing and not reporting,” Sleiter said.

Thu
28
Jul

Special fair section this week

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:04am

Gentry Lash (left with lamb) listens to judge Derek Counsell (right) during the bottle lamb exhibition at last Thursday’s sheep show. Listening in is Gentry’s older sister, Whitley (center). Gentry is a member of the Little Clovers 4-H Club. The girls are the daughters of Michael and Jennifer Lash of rural Humboldt. Michael is a member of the Humboldt County Fair Board. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Didn't get to see everything at last week's Humboldt County Fair? Check out the special section in this week's Humboldt Independent, jam-packed full with 99 photos and fair information. More 4-H and FFA results will also be published in the Aug. 4 edition. If you don't received the paper click on the subscribe link at the top of this page and read what you are missing.

Thu
28
Jul

Rotary Fly-In is Aug. 7

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:02am

The Humboldt Rotary Club will be hosting its 21st annual Rotary Fly-In Flight Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Humboldt Municipal Airport. There will be a full breakfast, visiting aircraft, airplane rides and live music. Humboldt Independent file photo.

The Rotary Club of Humboldt announced they will be holding the 21st annual Fly-In Flight Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Humboldt Municipal Airport from 7 a.m. to noon.
Dave Dodgen, a Rotary Club member, and local pilot said “Our Rotary Service Club is happy to host this event each year so people and their families can come out and enjoy a great Sunday outdoor event; have a big breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks; watch airplanes and maybe even take an airplane ride.”
Proceeds from the event will fund the Rotary Club’s contribution to the new Wildcat Wonderland Playground at Taft Park. Tickets can be purchased at the event or in advance from club members. Meal prices are $8 for adults and kids under 12 are $6. Airplane rides are $25 per person.

Thu
28
Jul

Christian motorcyclists coming to Humboldt this week

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 12:01am

Christian Motorcyclists Association - Iowa will be coming to The Humboldt County Fairgrounds this weekend. The public is welcome to participate in activities.

There will be bikers in town this weekend. Like all motorcyclists, the group likes to have fun. There will also be something special in the group’s purpose, to praise and serve the Lord.
The Christian Motorcyclists Association – Iowa Chapter, will be having their Heartland Rally this weekend at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 311 6th Ave. N.
“We have met in Fort Dodge for several years and due to a scheduling conflict will be coming to Humboldt this year. The CMA Iowa is very excited to be coming to Humboldt for our Heartland Rally. Being from Fort Dodge, I’m familiar with the Humboldt community and know it will be a great experience for all our people,” Brian Bidleman, CMA Iowa state coordinator said.

Wed
27
Jul

Matson, Elman describe Shrine Bowl experience

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:56am

Caden Matson (left) and Derrick Elman were part of last week's 50th annual Shrine Bowl All-Star game played in Cedar Falls on July 23.

By Phil Monson

The Shrine Bowl all-star football experience last week was like no other for Humboldt’s Caden Matson and Derrick Elman.

Matson, a 2022 Humboldt High School graduate, and Elman, Humboldt’s head coach who served as assistant coach for the North squad, both played key roles in the North’s 24-17 victory over the South in the 50th annual all-star game which raised over $100,000 for children’s Shrine hospitals.

The game was played inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, July 23. Elman’s daughter, Payton, who will be a freshman at Humboldt High School in the fall, also served as manager of the North squad.

Matson was voted the team captain of the North offense and quarterbacked the team during half the game.

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

Wed
27
Jul

Area players named all-district

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:53am

Humboldt's all-district baseball selections, from left: Caden Matson, Levi Newton and Hayden Holm.

Humboldt High School was well-represented in the coaches’ association all-district baseball teams announced last week.

Humboldt baseball was represented by three players in the Class 3A Northwest District. Senior Caden Matson was named first-team at utility. Matson played shortstop and was Humboldt’s lead pitcher, where he compiled a 4-2 won-loss record.

Wildcat senior Levi Newton was named second-team at utility and fellow senior Hayden Holm named second-team at first base.

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

Wed
27
Jul

Gidel looks to bounce back at Iowa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 11:48am

Bryce Gidel

Humboldt’s Bryce Gidel is looking to bounce back this year competing on the University of Iowa cross country and track teams.

Gidel, a 2020 Humboldt High School graduate who will be a junior this fall at Iowa, is focused on coming back from a sophomore year hampered by illness and injury.

A standout distance runner at Humboldt, Gidel is hoping for a much better season in 2022-23.

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

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