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Tue
23
Aug

Humboldt volleyball team sweeps Gilbert in opener

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 9:44pm

Humboldt opened its volleyball season on the road Tuesday night by dropping the Gilbert Tigers, 26-24, 25-23, 25-23, in a non-conference match at Gilbert.

The Wildcats will return to action at Bondurant-Farrar on Thursday night, Aug. 25. The Humboldt invite is Saturday, Aug. 27.

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

Mon
22
Aug

ELIZABETH J. STEARNS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 9:17am

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Stearns, age 93, Gilmore City, died Aug. 20, 2022, in her home, as she wanted. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Thu
18
Aug

Miller eyes starting linebacker spot at MSU

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 9:24am

MATT MILLER

Matt Miller is feeling good about the upcoming season for his Minnesota State University football team.

Miller, a 2020 Humboldt High School graduate, begins his third season with the Mavericks and is looking at playing a bigger role at inside linebacker for the Mavericks.

The six-foot-2, 225-pounder saw action in every game for Minnesota State during the 2021 season, whether it was at linebacker or on special teams.

“I’m looking forward to getting back into camp and get started with football and school again,” Miller said in an exclusive interview with the Independent prior to the start of fall camp on Aug. 8.

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

Thu
18
Aug

BARBARA K. GREGORY

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 8:00am

Barbara K. Gregory, 90, of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Humboldt Care Center North. 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.

Thu
18
Aug

Eleven new instructors at Humboldt and Twin Rivers

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:05am

New teaching staff in the Humboldt and Twin Rivers School Districts, front row (l-r): Susan Blanchard, Kristy Smith, Carolyn Powers, Kate Orness and Angela Duffy. Back row: Jordan Buhs, Emma Schmitt, Madison Smith, Benjamin Chavers, Stephanie Heinz and Taylor Smith. Independent photo.

By Phil Monson
Humboldt and Twin Rivers has 11 new school teachers in preparation for the school year that will start next Thursday, Aug. 25.
"New" is a subjective term in this case as many of the new instructors are Humboldt High School graduates, longtime residents, or graduated from neighboring high schools like Clarion-Goldfield and West Bend-Mallard.
Humboldt will have pre-k-12th grade conferences and student orientation on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24. Read about the new instructors in this week's Humboldt Independent. Like the Humboldt Newspapers on Facebook.

Thu
18
Aug

School officials excited about new food service

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:03am

Tiffany Wurth (upper left), Humboldt High School marching band director, gives instructions to her squad last week during a session of band camp at the practice field. Independent photo by Jen Jensen.

By Phil Monson
The anticipated unveiling of the new food service program in the Humboldt School District is drawing excitement among school administrators.
If students and staff are impressed when school begins in another week, then all indications will point to a rousing success.
During the regular meeting of the board of education Monday night (Aug. 15). Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray introduced Jennifer Parker of Opaa Food Service, based out of Missouri. Opaa serves over 900 schools in eight states.
Parker has been training Humboldt’s food service director Melinda Busick, who leads the program. Busick, who was previously employed by the district, is now employed by Opaa but will have the same role.
Hot and cold food options will be available every day in each school building.

Thu
18
Aug

Humota fundraiser features kids activities, food and music

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:02am

Cory Waller & The Wicked Things will be featured performers for a fundraiser concert Saturday night at The Humboldt County Events Center for the Humota Theater. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Submitted photo.

A day-long, fundraiser for the Humota Theater is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds Events Center.
“It’s going to be a whole day event at the fairgrounds. We have a family day planned so people can come between 2 and 7 p.m. We’ll have a bouncy house available for kids to play in. There will be a dunk tank, cotton candy and several local food vendors,” Humota Theater board member Chad Theesfeld said.
“There will be face painting for the kids along with a rock climbing wall and other activities for the entire family,” Theesfeld said. “At the end of the night we have music with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things band performing from 8 to 11 p.m.”
“Everything is all in one spot at the fairgrounds. Advance tickets for the music concert are $10 each. You can buy tickets from board members or at the Humota Theater when we are open. Cost is $15 at the door,” Theesfeld said.

Wed
17
Aug

Fall sports teams open their seasons next week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 2:56pm

Humboldt running back Lance Coon takes the handoff from assistant coach Greg Wickett during the squad's pre-season camp two weeks ago. Humboldt will visit Fort Dodge in a controlled scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 19. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Fall sports is just around the corner as athletes at Humboldt High School are preparing for their season openers next week.

The Wildcat football team will hold a controlled scrimmage at Fort Dodge in Dodger Stadium on Friday, Aug. 19, against Fort Dodge Senior High. Action begins at 6 p.m. with the freshman scrimmage. The varsity scrimmage follows at 6:45. Humboldt opens its season at home on Friday, Aug. 26, against Webster City.

The Wildcat volleyball team will open their season at Gilbert on Tuesday, Aug. 23. They travel to Bondurant-Farrar on Aug. 25. The Humboldt Invitational is set for Saturday, Aug. 27.

Humboldt's cross country team begins its season at Iowa Falls on Aug. 25, 5:30 p.m. at Mayne's Grove between Iowa Falls and Hampton. The Wildcats visit Webster City on Aug. 29.

Wed
17
Aug

New playground is taking shape

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 2:43pm

The new Wildcat Wonderland Playground is taking shape at Taft Park in Humboldt. It will serve the community and nearby Taft Elementary School for years to come. Independent photo.

The new Wildcat Wonderland Playground at Taft Park in Humboldt is taking shape, thanks for an influx of volunteers and businesses in the community.

Officials said the project was on schedule as of Wednesday.

See more in next week's Humboldt Independent.

Wed
17
Aug

August 17, 2022

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