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Michael John Gord of Rolfe was arrested late Wednesday evening by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in Dakota City. He was transported to the Pocahontas County Jail where he is being held on five felony counts, including attempted murder.

BREAKING NEWS: Rolfe fugitive found in Dakota City

Thursday, October 17, 2019
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By KENT THOMPSON The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reports that an arrest has been made of a man wanted for attempted murder. The PCSO reports that at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, they received word that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) had arrested Michael John... + continue reading

When the stop sign arm is extended on a school bus and the red flashing lights are on all drivers are required by law to stop in all directions. People going around stopped school buses is a growing problem and a huge safety issue for children boarding or exiting school buses. Humboldt Independent photo.

A stopped school bus means, you stop too

Thursday, October 17, 2019
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In the first 31 days of school, 11 drivers went around a stopped school bus with the stop sign extended and lights flashing. Humboldt and Twin Rivers Transportation Director Leo Reigelsberger is appealing to drivers to please not go around a stopped school bus. “Is saving a minute or... + continue reading

CPT Anthony Dvorak, shown with wife, Stephanie, and their three sons, will be the featured speaker at a free Veteran’s Meal at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m.

Humboldt grad and National Guard captain to speak at Veteran's Meal Nov. 10

Thursday, October 17, 2019
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Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church is hosting a free meal for Veterans and their families on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The sit down dinner will be followed by a short program. People can RSVP to the church office at 332-3438 with their choice of steak or chicken.... + continue reading

Nick and Steph Bowden are happy farming and selling Wyffels seed corn on their farm southwest of Humboldt. They are pictured with one of their newest agricultural endeavors, raising recently weaned pigs from nursery to finish for Prestage farms. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Bowdens practice diversification in farming operation

Thursday, October 17, 2019
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By KENT THOMPSON Even though they are modern day farmers, there is something a bit retro about Nick and Stephanie “Steph” Bowden of rural Humboldt. The Bowdens are part of a growing number of twentysomething or thirtysomething farmers who have reached back in the agricultural playbook... + continue reading

For years there has been debate about what to do with the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt and how to improve the west fork of the Des Moines River through town. It appears that issue is once again on the front burner. According to Humboldt County Conservation Director Todd Lee, the Humboldt County Conservation Board is interested in looking into the matter. Humboldt Independent photo.

Supervisors asked for support in river planning

Thursday, October 10, 2019
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By KENT THOMPSON The Des Moines River in Humboldt County is a great resource and a thing of beauty, but the condition of the streambed and the ability of the low head dam to regulate water flows are an issue. On Monday, Humboldt County Conservation Director Todd Lee met with the... + continue reading

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