September 2022

Fri
30
Sep

Top-ranked Humboldt holds off North Polk in 3A-2 clash, 24-14


Humboldt quarterback Will Orness looks for an open receiver as he runs out of the pocket in the second half of the Wildcats' 24-14 victory over North Polk on Sept. 30 in Humboldt. The victory improved the No. 1 ranked Wildcats to 6-0 overall, 2-0 in Class 3A District 2. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Top-ranked Humboldt remains unbeaten on the season after the Wildcats held off the North Polk Comets, 24-14 in a Class 3A District 2 clash at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

The Wildcats, 6-0 overall, 2-0 in district play, got touchdown runs from Lance Coon (4 yards) and quarterback Will Orness (8 yards). Orness also connected with Corey Dettmann for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Wildcat senior Trever Beach kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to give the Wildcats a 10-7 halftime lead.

Orness totaled 110 yards rushing and Coon had 119 yards to lead the Humboldt offense.

The Wildcat defense was led by 6-5, 330-pound senior nose guard Josh Belgian with five solo tackles and three assists. Owen Hubbell had three solo tackles and two assists. Gaige Allen made two solo tackles and three assists. Dettmann had four solo tackles.

Thu
29
Sep

Jennika and Trever Beach crowned Humboldt Homecoming Queen and King


Trever Beach (left) was crowned King and his sister, Jennika, was crowned Queen, at the Humboldt High School Homecoming coronation ceremony in the Humboldt High School gym on Thursday night, Sept. 29. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Jennika Beach and her brother, Trever, were crowned Queen and King at the Humboldt High School Homecoming coronation ceremony held Thursday night, Sept. 29 in the Humboldt High School gym.

Their parents are Tony and Kathi Beach of Humboldt.

Jennika is involved in volleyball, dance team, track, FCA, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Friend's Club and musical. Jennika's future plans are to attend a four-year college for education.

Trever is involved in football, basketball, soccer, FCA and National Honor Society. Trever's future plans are undecided.

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

Thu
29
Sep

Winter, Elizondo compete for FD swimming team


Humboldt's Emma Winter shown here competing for the Fort Dodge High girls' swimming team in a home meet in early September. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt’s Emma Winter and Catalina Elizondo continued their contributions to the Fort Dodge girls’ swim team in their home meet on Sept. 27.

Fort Dodge hosted Ames and fell, 130-56. In the JV scoring, Ames won 136-29.

Among the highlights, Winter swam the third leg of the fifth-place JV 200-yard medley and freestyle relays.

Elizondo placed fourth in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:35.60.

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

Thu
29
Sep

School Board approves auditorium renovation


The Humboldt Board of Education has approved hiring a Clear Lake architectural firm to propose improvements for the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School. The auditorium is 40 years old. The class of 1971 sings during a concert recital in July of 2021. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By Phil Monson
Renovations and improvements at R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School are proposed after action by the Humboldt School Board at their meeting on Sept. 19.
The board approved hiring ATURA Architecture Services of Clear Lake at a cost of $24,000.
“The auditorium, built in 1982-83, is ready for an update in a major way. We have some ceiling issues. It’s a beautiful auditorium but it needs attention in several areas, like lighting, electrical and others. ATURA is working with the hospital and has a good reputation and they will help us determine what needs to be done for the long-term,” Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said.

Thu
29
Sep

Rutland Dam rated poor, Reasoner, fair


Leaders in Humboldt have received more information about the conditions of the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt and the Rutland Dam, read more about it in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
In a bit of a shocking development, the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt received a better condition rating than the Rutland Dam, according to an underwater inspection report released this past week by Humboldt County Conservation, and prepared by Brennan, a marine inspection company out of La Crosse, WI.
A dive supervisor and two dive team members conducted an underwater inspection and structural condition assessment of the two water holding structures in August. An assessment of the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt was conducted on Tuesday, Aug. 23, and an assessment of the Rutland Dam was conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
The overall condition of the Reasoner Dam was assessed as “fair.”
Read more about the report in The Humboldt County Supervisors story in this week's edition.

Thu
29
Sep

Humboldt Hospital, EMS uses groundbreaking device


HCMH Ambulance Co-Director Jordan Erie (center) is wearing a headband trained Emergency Medical Service providers will be able to use on patients to determine if a non-convulsive seizure is occurring. Erie is flanked by Chad Meyers (left) and Patti Hartmann (right), representatives from Ceribell, a California company that is marketing the devices. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
“We’re here to provide best care practices for the community. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) recognized what those practices are and they realized there was an untreated population,” said Patti Hartmann a registered nurse and clinical marketing manager with Ceribell, a California company advancing reporting on brain activity.
“That untreated population was those people having non-convulsive seizures,” she said.
The mobile EEG device uses a headband and software algorithm to provide brain wave activity in the field.
“It’s a huge, huge tool for us,” Humboldt EMS Co-Director Jordan Erie said. “We want to be the innovators in the EMS world and on the forefront with new equipment and leading that drive. This is going to be the core of that and we will continue to look for more pieces of equipment and more things we can do to drive that change."

Thu
29
Sep
Wed
28
Sep

CHRISTOPHER M. BARNES

Christopher Barnes, age 27 of Humboldt, passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Wed
28
Sep

Wildcat girls rally past Fort Dodge, 3-1


Ella Olson sets the ball up for a teammate in a home match earlier this season for Humboldt. Independent photo.

In a non-conference volleyball match in the Humboldt gym on Oct. 4, the Humboldt volleyball team rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Fort Dodge Dodgers by scores of 19-25, 25-10, 25-18 and 25-15.

The victory improved Humboldt to 15-8 overall. The victory was Humboldt's eighth straight.

Humboldt sweeps St. Edmond in 3 sets
Humboldt improved to 4-1 in the North Central Conference after sweeping Fort Dodge St. Edmond in three sets in Humboldt on Sept. 27.

The Wildcats won by scores of 25-15, 25-11 and 25-10.

The Wildcats host Iowa Falls-Alden on Oct. 6 in their final home match of the season. The Wildcats also compete in the Mason City tournament on Saturday, Oct. 8. Humboldt ends its regular season at Algona on Oct. 13.

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

Wed
28
Sep

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