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December 2022

Thu
08
Dec

Dance team earns top honors

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 12:06am

Members of the Humboldt High Dance Team which top honors in several categories at state competition last week in Des Moines, front row (l-r): Macy Berte, McKenna Mathis, Jennika Beach, Riley Kunert, Elle Clark, Summer Zwiefel and Kadence Johnson. Back row: Irelynn Peterson, Madisyn Gump, Fiona Tinken, Tricia Kellner, Jasmine Fusco, Kaycee Rubel, Lydia Origer, Ava Guy and Anna Duffy. Submitted photo.

The Humboldt High School Dance team earned top honors in several categories and placed high in numerous others at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association Championships held on Dec. 1-2 in Des Moines.
Soloists included Macy Berte, Summer Zwiefel, McKenna Mathis, Tricia Kellner and Kaycee Rubel. Mathis, Kellner and Rubel each earned Division I medals for their performances.
Read about their performance and see photos in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe to the paper to read Humboldt School news each and every week. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Thu
08
Dec

Citizens asked to be aware of rules regarding streets, sidewalks and snow

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

City snow removal equipment blow out Sumner Avenue in the early morning hours after a snow last winter. Citizens are reminded of city ordinances regarding not parking on city streets during overnight hours and removal of snow (12 hours for commercial and 24 hours for residential) or face a possible fine. Humboldt Independent file photo.

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
08
Dec

Harklau tabbed for at large seat on Humboldt City Council

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

Jeff Harklau has been appointed to serve on the Humboldt City Council. He will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Mike Worthington. The appointment will be through 2023. The seat will be up for election next November. Humboldt Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Long-time Humboldt resident and businessman Jeff Harklau is the newest member of the Humboldt City Council.
Harklau was appointed by the council at their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 5 at City Hall.
Harklau was unanimously approved by a 4-0 vote. He was then administered the Oath of Office by Humboldt City Clerk Gloria Christensen.
In an interview with the Humboldt Independent afterwards, Harklau said he was looking forward to serving on the council. He replaces Mike Worthington, who passed away suddenly on Nov. 1.
“With Mike’s passing, it’s unfortunate that we are in this position. I have always been interested in the city council meetings,” Harklau said. “I used to watch them all the time when they were televised. I have an interest in what happens in Humboldt.”

Wed
07
Dec

Winter weather advisory Thursday afternoon through overnight

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 5:06pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from noon on Thursday, Dec. 8, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9.
According to the advisory, a broad swath of precipitation will overspread the state by Thursday afternoon and evening. Temperatures will be near to below freezing, creating a myriad of different types of wintry precipitation, including freezing rain creating ice, sleet and snow. The bulk of the snowfall is expected in northern Iowa and may be up to four inches. Slick and snow-covered roads are expected to make travel difficult Thursday evening into Friday morning. Visibility reductions are expected due to snow and blowing snow.
The warning includes all of Humboldt, Calhoun, Pocahontas, Webster, Hamilton and Webster counties and includes the towns of Rolfe, Laurens, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Pomeroy, Fort Dodge and Webster City.

Wed
07
Dec

December 7, 2022

Tue
06
Dec

Wildcat boys turn back Spirit Lake, 83-77

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 2:54pm

Will Orness drives inside for a scoring opportunity against Spirit Lake Monday night (Dec. 5) in the Humboldt gym. Orness scored 33 points to power the Wildcat boys to an 83-77 victory in the first game of the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Will Orness scored 33 points to lead the Humboldt boys' basketball team to a season-opening 83-77 victory over the Spirit Lake Indians Monday night (Dec. 5) in the Humboldt gym.

Josh Thurm scored 18 points and Elliot Carlson added 17 for Humboldt, which withstood a late rally by the Indians where Spirit Lake took a brief, 75-72 lead.

Humboldt made 14 3-point baskets on the night, including six by Orness, to take command of the game early as the Wildcats were able to hold an 8-10 point lead for much of the game until late.

Evan Hatcher had six points and Riley Sorensen and Owen Hubbell each had three for Humboldt. Corey Dettmann added one.

Devan Stecker scored 24 points and Tyler Voss had 23 for Spirit Lake.

The Wildcats will be back in action on Friday night, Dec. 9, when they host Fort Dodge St. Edmond.

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

Sat
03
Dec

Humboldt girls down IFA in NCC opener

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2022 - 10:32am

Paige Nelson drives against a Pocahontas Area defender for the Humboldt girls' basketball team in their home game with the Indians on Nov. 22. Humboldt defeated Iowa Falls-Alden 64-41 on Dec. 2 to win their conference opener. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt girls basketball team opened North Central Conference play Friday night at Iowa Falls and posted a 64-41 victory over the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets.

Humboldt, 1-2 overall, 1-0 in the NCC, was led in scoring by Morgan Mann with 29 points. Reagan Lee and Ava Fischer each had nine while Tielyr Smith scored eight in her first game since recovering from an injury.

Humboldt hosts Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Friday, Dec. 9.

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

Fri
02
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers win Fitch Invitational

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2022 - 10:12pm

Humboldt won the team title of their own Joe Fitch Invitational tournament on Dec. 2. Independent photo.

Humboldt crowned 5 individual champions and won the team title of the Joe Fitch Invitational wrestling tournament in the Humboldt gym Friday night (Dec. 2).

The Wildcats totaled 271.5 points to run away from the team title. Atlantic was runner-up at 228.

Tyce Clarken at 120, Owen Mayall at 126, Jayden Gargano at 132, Dusty Pate at 138 and Jase Goodell at 152 all won titles for Humboldt.

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

Thu
01
Dec

Wildcat matmen dominate ELC, 48-15

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 10:47pm

Humboldt senior 160-pounder Ty Gargano controls Estherville-LC's Ashton Bradley en route to a victory by pin in the Wildcats' 45-18 victory over ELC on Dec. 1 at Estherville. Independent photo.

Humboldt's 12th ranked wrestling team opened their dual season Thursday night (Dec. 1) at Estherville with a dominating, 45-18 victory over the Estherville-Lincoln Central Midgets.

The non-conference dual saw Humboldt win nine matches in head-to-head competition. Winning by fall for Humboldt was Jase Goodell at 152, Ty Gargano at 160, Gaige Allen at 182 and Kyle Caquelin at 285.

Humboldt also got victories from Brady Beers at 145, Landon Halverson at 170, Christian Lee at 220, Tyce Clarken at 120 and Jayden Gargano at 132. Ethan Kunert won by forfeit. Zayn Feaster won an exhibition match at 145.

Humboldt will host the Joe Fitch Invitational on Friday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym.

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

Thu
01
Dec

Sande and Blacktop Service meet $12,500 food pantry challenge

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 3:51pm

Two local businesses, Sande Construction and Blacktop Service Company, combined to donate $12,500 in foodstuffs to the local food pantry recently. "This is the largest on-time donation in the Food Pantry's history," Alissa O'Connor, president of the Humboldt County Food Pantry Board of Directors said.

Thanks to the generosity of two local businesses, needy families will not be going hungry this holiday season
In October, Sande Construction and Supply Company donated $5,000 in groceries to the Humboldt County Food Pantry.
The company made a challenge. If another community-minded business would donate $7,500 to help stock the shelves, Sande would double its donation and contribute another $5,000.
Blacktop Service Company of Humboldt met the challenge, contributing $7,500 to the Food Pantry and Sande gave another $5,000.
“This is the largest one-time donation in the Food Pantry’s history. We are very grateful to the generosity of these two local businesses,” said Alissa O’Connor, president of the Humboldt County Food Pantry Board of Directors (a subsidiary of the Humboldt County Ministerial Alliance.) The Board oversees operations at the Food Pantry through the management of Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc.

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