February 2023

Fri
10
Feb

DAVID B. FEVOLD

David Fevold, 86, of Humboldt, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A memorial service was held at the LifeGate Fellowship in Humboldt with burial at a later date. Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Fri
10
Feb

SHIRLEY VINNECE

Shirley Ann (Olson) Vinnece, 79, OF Eagle Grove, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Ullensvang Lutheran Church in Thor. Online condolences may be left at the Foust Funeral Home website, www.foustfh.com

Fri
10
Feb

LEE "SNAPPY" HAMILTON

Leland "Snappy" Hamilton Sr., 72, of Humboldt, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Mason-Lindhart Funeral and Cremation Services. 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 named in the subject line.

Fri
10
Feb

CHARLES D. SEXE

Charles D. “Chuck” Sexe, 89, of Humboldt, passed away on Thursday evening, Dec. 29, 2022, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church. 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 named in the subject line.

Fri
10
Feb

Mary Plagman

Mary Plagman, age 73, of Humboldt, passed away from Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer on January 7, 2023 at the Mercy One Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Funeral services were held January 11, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt.

Thu
09
Feb
Wed
08
Feb

McCullough signs with NW Missouri State


Humboldt High senior all-state football lineman Kaleb McCullough (center) signed a letter of intent last week to attend Northwest Missouri State University and play football for the Bearcats. Kaleb is shown here with his mother, Sarah (front-left) and his sister, Halle. Standing in back is his brother, Tyler McCullough, and his family, which includes Melissa (second-left), and nephews Eli (far left) and Conner. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com.

Kaleb McCullough, who emerged as one of the top offensive linemen in the state last year in helping the Humboldt High football team win their district title and reach the state semifinals for the second straight year, signed a national letter of intent last week to attend Northwest Missouri State University.

The 6-foot-2, 260-pound senior earned all-state honors in Class 3A last year. He is projected to play in the offensive line for the Bearcats.

“It feels great to make my decision and sign with Northwest Missouri State. I’m excited to get down there on campus,” McCullough said.

Wed
08
Feb

Caquelin signs with Briar Cliff University


Kyle Caquelin (front center) signed a letter of intent last week to attend Briar Cliff University in Sioux City next year, where he will play football. He is shown here with his parents, David (front-left) and Tonya (right-front), who is holding her granddaughter, Harper. In back is his older brother, Sam, and Sam’s wife, Jessica, and son Cohen. Independent photo.

Kyle Caquelin, who started at both tight end and defensive end for the Humboldt High football team last fall, will take his talents to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City in the fall after signing a national letter of intent last week.

The 6-foot-6, 220-pounder, is projected to play tight end at Briar Cliff, which competes at the NAIA level and is a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

“I’m really excited about picking Briar Cliff. I’m ready to get to work and prepare for next fall. Ever since that very first visit which I made to the school, when that family aspect stood out, I’ve always compared them to every one of my other college visits,” Caquelin said.

Tue
07
Feb

Wildcat boys upend Cadets, fall at No. 2 Clear Lake


Humboldt's Riley Sorensen looks to set up a play for the Wildcats in a recent home game. The Wildcats end their regular season at home on Feb. 16 against Storm Lake. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity boys' basketball team ended their North Central Conference slate by upending Iowa Falls-Alden, 85-74 in Iowa Falls on Friday, Feb. 10.

Humboldt, 15-4 overall, 11-3 in the NCC, was led in scoring by Will Orness and Evan Hatcher each with 17 points. IFA ends league play at 9-12 overall.

No. 2 ranked Clear Lake avenged a loss to Humboldt back on Jan. 13 by upending the Wildcats, 69-52 in Clear Lake on Feb. 7.

The victory moved Clear Lake to 17-1 overall, 11-1 in the NCC.

Humboldt ends its regular season in the coming week as the Wildcats travel to Gilbert on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and host Storm Lake on Thursday, Feb. 16. Post-season tournament play begins the week of Feb. 20. Pairings will come out the week of Feb. 13.

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