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March 2023

Thu
09
Mar

Three lanes or four for 10th Avenue North?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:05am

Should Humboldt switch from a four-lane road on 10th Avenue North by Hy-Vee to a three-lane road? The city council is debating the matter and will collect more information. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Should 10th Avenue North (Highway 3) between 13th Street North and 5th Street North be four-lane or three-lane? That was the question that garnered a lot of debate among a full complement of Humboldt City Council members at their bi-monthly meeting on Monday night.
The five Council members: Kirk Whittlesey, John Sleiter, Joel Goodell, Jeff Harklau and Matt Dominick had varying viewpoints on such a move and there was no consensus on whether such an action would be beneficial, outside of from a safety standpoint. It was generally agreed that a three-lane road would be safer, slowing down traffic and eliminating blind spots when turning onto the highway from north and south side streets.
The Council reached no decision but may visit the issue again. Read about their thoughts on the matter in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
09
Mar

For Jon Sampson, conservation is a practical decision

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:04am

Jon Sampson, who farms in Corinth Township, southwest of Humboldt, was named the 2022 Conservation Farmer of the Year by the Humboldt County Soil and Water Conservation District. Humboldt Independent photo by Jim Sayers.

By JIM SAYERS
Jon Sampson farms in Corinth Township southwest of Humboldt where his parents, grandparents and great-grandparents farmed before him; it is now a fourth-generation farm. “Farming is all I ever wanted to do,” he said.
Sampson received the 2022 Humboldt County Conservation Farmer of the Year award by the Humboldt County Soil and Water Conservation District.
While Sampson lists a number of benefits from implementing conservation practices including no-till and cover crops on his 200-acre-plus farm, he said the most important thing to him is “timing.”
“Because I work in town full-time, my time is very valuable. (Due to conservation farming,) I save time in the fall by not chopping stalks or chisel plowing. In the spring, I don’t have to take time tilling before planting. All I have to worry about is planting, spraying and combining."

Thu
09
Mar

Supervisors approve selected county roads for permitted overweight hauling

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:02am

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors have approved approximately 143 miles of county paving for overweight permitted loads for truckers who buy a year-long permit. Under the state rules, the trucks could carry an additional 12 percent per axle. Submitted photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors have signed off on approved routes for overweight permitting of commercial and farm vehicles.
The overwhelming majority of the loads will be for the hauling of grain and ethanol, to and from farms and elevator depots and ethanol plants, but it could also include the hauling of implements, vehicles and other heavy machinery on trailers.
The permits are good for one year for any approved roads across the state. The cost is $500 per vehicle with $375 returning to the counties for road upkeep.
In addition to the state and federal highways in the county, the Supervisors approved approximately 143 miles of county roads at its Feb. 27 meeting.
Read more about it and see the map in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Wed
08
Mar

Former HHS distance standout Jon Stover making his mark in the coaching ranks

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 4:19pm

Humboldt native and Iowa City West assistant track coach Jon Stover (right) shown here with senior Jordan Caperon, who competes in the wheelchair competition. Submitted photo.

By PHIL MONSON

Former Humboldt High and Wartburg College track and cross country standout Jon Stover has been making his mark as a coach.

Stover, in his sixth year as an assistant cross country and track coach at Iowa City West High school, specializes in leading a wheelchair competitor at IC West, senior Jordan Caperon.

Stover helps in all areas but mostly focused on wheelchair events for the last three years with Caperon.

“I just like giving back to the kids. I learned so much and I was able to get so much out of running that I want to continue giving back to the kids and guys that probably were a lot like I was when I was in high school and in college,” Stover said.

“Just the things that I was able to accomplish, especially in college, I never would have dreamed I could have done that when I was a young kid growing up. It shows you what hard work and dedication can get you,” Stover said.

Wed
08
Mar

Mann named 1st team all-NCC, Fischer 2nd team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 4:18pm

Morgan Mann (left) was a unanimous first-team all-conference pick for Humboldt. Ava Fischer earned second-team honors.

Wildcats finished 15-8, were 3rd in league

By PHIL MONSON

Humboldt sophomore guard Morgan Mann, who set several new records this past season, was a unanimous first-team all-conference basketball selection by coaches in the North Central Conference.

Freshman Ava Fischer, who made an impact from the opening tip of the season, earned second-team all-conference honors. Fischer and Mann helped lead the Wildcats to an overall record of 15-8, 10-4 and third in the NCC standings.

Mann averaged 19.5 points per game along with 3.4 steals, 5.5 rebounds and 2.35 assists per game. Mann set five-player individual records in scoring in two categories. She made 33 points in a late-season game and finished the year with 448 points for the season.

Wed
08
Mar

March 8, 2023

Thu
02
Mar

Gala celebrates 20 years on March 11

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 10:46am

Jason and Andrea Paterson with their daughter, Lily (left) and Katie and Brett Legvold (pictured right) with their children (l to r:) Monroe, Sawyer and Cooper, are the hosts for this year’s St. Mary Gala, planned for March 11 at 716 Main. Submitted photo.

102 years of Catholic education in community

By KENT THOMPSON

St. Mary School Gala is always a big event and is well attended by members of the community. But some people who are not members of the parish or do not have children in the school district may want to know more about the event. So we asked event committee members to give our readers the details.

Gala will be Saturday, March 11, at 716 Main, with the social hour beginning at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “A Night of Inspiration.’

Guests will be served prime rib and pork loin with loaded baked potato, sautéed green beans, dinner roll, and a salad with a choice of toppings. Also, a decadently layered piece of peanut butter & chocolate or raspberry & lemon cake for dessert.

Thu
02
Mar

O’Hern named Activities Director at Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 10:42am

Ryan O'Hern

By PHIL MONSON

Ryan O’Hern is looking forward to returning to north central Iowa.

O’Hern, an Eagle Grove native and currently teaching and coaching in the West Burlington School District in southeast Iowa, will begin his duties here on July 1. He’ll replace Greg Thomas, who is stepping down from his position at the end of the school year.

“I am humbled, appreciative and thankful for the opportunity to take over as the next Humboldt activities director. I know there will be big holes to fill with Greg Thomas retiring,” O’Hern told the Independent in an interview on Feb. 21. His hiring was approved by the Humboldt Board of Education in their Feb. 20 meeting.

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