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Holly Lyons (left) chose to use material that was indicative of the military such as camouflage in different colors and fabric with military words on it to make the “Quilt of Valor” for Jeremy Stattelman rather than the traditional red, white and blue. She awarded him the quilt at his place of employment, Cornbelt Power Cooperative.

Stattelman receives Quilt of Valor from Lyons

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY Being far from loved ones on your own can be mentally taxing enough, but add in living in less than ideal conditions, the danger of things exploding around you or getting shot and the mental fatigue of a service member grows exponentially. One proven way to help with the mental... + continue reading

Deputy Erin Bennett with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office accepted an award recently from United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, Lief Olson. Bennett was recognized for her work on a recent case involving a vulnerable 18-year-old girl who was being sexually abused.

Deputy Bennett receives Law Enforcement Victim Services Award

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 19–25, 2026. This year’s NCVRW theme is Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims, Serve Communities. The weeklong initiative promotes victims’... + continue reading

The Wildcat Jazz band during their performance at the Iowa High School State Jazz Festival on April 7. Photo courtesy of Erin Sommers.

HHS Jazz Band performs in State Jazz Championships

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ At the start of the year, the Humboldt High School Wildcat Jazz Band set out to achieve one goal: to qualify for the Iowa High School State Jazz Championship. A feat not accomplished by the band since 2017. Senior alto saxophonist Kayla Weinert said, “It was really exciting, it... + continue reading

Humboldt City Council sets budget

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Discuss law enforcement, sanitation By PHIL MONSON After a public hearing with no objectors, the Humboldt City Council reviewed the property tax levy for the 2026-27 fiscal year and set in motion the process for its approval at their next meeting. The city’s proposed budget for the 2026-27... + continue reading

Jessi Heyer, office manager at the Humboldt County Extension and Outreach, shown outside her office. Extension Week is April 6-10. Heyer says the community is invited to stop next week to take part in a full slate of programs. Independent photo.

Humboldt County Ag and Extension is on a mission: Extension Week April 6-10

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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HUMBOLDT - Humboldt County will celebrate Extension Week April 6-10. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Humboldt County, like many other extension offices throughout the state, provide information, education and support in three primary areas—health and human science, community and economic... + continue reading

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