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The Humboldt boys soccer team celebrates after their thrilling, 4-3 victory over the Newton Cardinals in a Class 3A substate final in Humboldt on May 24. The triumph sent the Wildcats to the state tournament for the second straight year. First round action at state in Des Moines begins on May 30. Independent photo by Phil Monson.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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The Humboldt boys soccer team earned their second straight trip to the Class 3A state tournament by holding off the Newton Cardinals, 4-3 in an exciting substate final at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Wednesday night, May 24. Humboldt got goals from Trever Beach, Cristhian Ramirez, Henrik... + continue reading

Many stage productions, musical events, concerts, speakers and public gatherings have been held at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School but after 40 years with some minor improvements, some major updating is needed, Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. He said the school will try to fundraise for the estimated $670,000 needed for the project. Humboldt Independent file photo by Kent Thompson.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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By PHIL MONSON R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School is 40 years old and in need of improvements. During the regular monthly meeting of the Humboldt Board of Education Monday night, May 15, Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray unveiled plans generated from a recent committee... + continue reading

Humboldt Building Trades class students pour cement recently on the home remodel they are completing on 6th Street South. It was announced on Monday that the longtime Building Trades program will be replaced by locally-taught trades courses and an internship program with local businesses. Humboldt Independent photo by Jim Sayers.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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By PHIL MONSON The building trades program at Humboldt High School will be replaced with a new initiative after action by the Humboldt School Board Monday night, May 15. At the board’s regular monthly meeting, the board approved discontinuing the building trades program and re-purpose the funds... + continue reading

Jordan Paeper of Humboldt walks her dog on 6th Street North. Because of the number of residents with pets and a desire to have an open area park where dogs can run and play off-leash, a group of citizens interested in a dog park in the city came before the Humboldt City Council on Monday. Humboldt Independent file photo by Phil Monson.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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By KENT THOMPSON A handful of residents attended Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting not with a complaint about dogs but a desire for more freedom for their pets. A group wanting a dog park in Humboldt has formed and came before the Humboldt City Council on Monday to make their desires... + continue reading

The 118-year-old Murray Bridge over the west fork of the Des Moines River will be coming down after the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved action Monday to accept $2 million in grant funding to remove the bridge, which is load rated to three tons and is often closed due to flooding. Humboldt Independent file photo.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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By APRIL KELLEY After 15 years of attempts, Humboldt County has finally gotten approval for funding to replace Murray Bridge in Humboldt County. “We applied for the last 15 years and have fallen just short of the criteria or just short of the top 3 that they use to select. This particular... + continue reading

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