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Wed
17
Jul

COOK OF THE WEEK - WATERMELON RECIPES

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 7:31am

Summer has definitely arrived with its high humidity and temperatures. There is nothing better on a hot summer day than an ice-cold slice of watermelon. Not having given much thought of the origin of this summer delight, it was astounding to find out that watermelon is over 5,000 years old and is depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Watermelon was even included in the tombs of the Pharaohs to help provide nourishment in the afterlife. This week’s cook column investigates this interesting melon and provides recipes for it. Here are some other fun facts about watermelon: Watermelon is 92 percent water. Watermelons are cousins to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. Watermelon is the most consumed melon by weight in the United States. Second is cantaloupe and then honeydew. Early explorers used watermelons as canteens. The first cookbook published in the U.S. in 1776 contained a recipe for watermelon rind pickles. China is the number one producer of watermelon.

Wed
17
Jul

July 17, 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/17/2013 - 12:46am

July 17, 2013 by humboldtnews

Tue
16
Jul

Humboldt's state tournament bid falls short, 11-10 in regional final

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 10:25pm

FORT DODGE - Humboldt's state tournament bid came up short Tuesday night in a Class 4A regional softball championship game as Denison-Schleswig denied the Wildcats, 11-10. The loss ends Humboldt's season at 22-10.Lauren Friesth led Humboldt's 10-hit attack by going 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Sarah Peters had two hits and three RBI. Avery Terwilliger pitched all six innings allowing 11 hits, three walks and two strikeouts.See complete story and photos in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for full print and electronic access.

Tue
16
Jul

DOROTHY M. NIELSEN

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 7:14am

DOROTHY M. NIELSEN, 84, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Humboldt Care Center South. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to mason@goldfieldaccess.net and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Mon
15
Jul

CLARENCE H. THEILEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 9:51am

CLARENCE H. "REX" THEILEN, 74, Rockford, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, Mason City.

Mon
15
Jul

SANDRA M. FRY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 9:06am

SANDRA M. FRY, 69, Duncombe, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home, Fort Dodge.

Sun
14
Jul

HHS girls stun No. 1 LeMars, 3-2

Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/14/2013 - 10:17pm

Humboldt advanced to within one game of the state softball tournament by upsetting No. 1 ranked and unbeaten LeMars, 3-2 Saturday night (July 13) in LeMars. The victory sent Humboldt into a regional final on Tuesday (July 16) against Denison-Schleswig at Fort Dodge at 7 p.m. Denison-Schleswig defeated Bishop Heelan of Sioux City, 8-7. The regional final was originally slated for LeMars.The Wildcats scored one run on LeMars in the first inning and added two in the second inning for a 3-0 lead. LeMars scored one in each of the sixth and seventh innings, but stranded runners in both innings as Humboldt held off the late rally.The victory improved Humboldt's season record to 22-9.

Fri
12
Jul

Wednesday fire destroys buildings at farmstead

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:12am

What started out as a controlled burn quickly grew out of control Wednesday afternoon, July 10, resulting in the destruction of several buildings on the Robert Peterson farm, 2-1/4 miles north of Rutland on Hawaii Avenue. Peterson was burning garbage on the farm when a spark caught a corn crib on fire. The fire spread to a storage shed, a barn and the garage. Humboldt and Bode fire departments responded to the scene and firefighters where able to extinguish the flames in the garage before they spread to the house. No one was injured in the blaze. For more information see the July 18 issue of the Humboldt Independent.

Fri
12
Jul

Perfect weather, perfect celebration for 150th

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 11:07am

Dry, pleasant weather conditions helped make Humboldt’s 4th of July Sesquicentennial celebration a huge success.Large crowds were noted at every event, including an overflow crowd for the Sesquicentennial Parade on the evening of July 4th, followed by a spectacular extravaganza of a fireworks display at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Winning floats in the parade included: Hy-Vee in the commercial division, the Humboldt Boy Scouts in the non-profit division, and Virgil Davis with his chicken pulling wagon in the personal division. For more news and scenes from Humboldt's Sesquicentennial, pick up a copy of this week's Humboldt Independent, or don't miss an issue by subscribing by clicking on the link above.

Fri
12
Jul

LOIS J. SAATHOFF

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 9:11am

LOIS J. SAATHOFF, 85, Humboldt, formerly of Rolfe, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at Humboldt.

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