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Wed
23
Oct

COOK OF THE WEEK - APPLE CIDER RECIPES

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 7:46am

After a little more than three years, this is my last “Cook of the Week” column. I have enjoyed writing the column, meeting new people and sharing some very good recipes. With some new demands on my time, including a very cute 2-1/2-year old named Peyton, I have decided that it is time to turn the reins over to someone else. If you are interested in being a “Cook of the Week” or know of someone you think would make a good one, please contact the Independent office at 515-332-2514. While pondering my last column, our daughter mentioned that it is apple cider time. It seems natural that this column should feature recipes that use apple cider.

Wed
23
Oct

October 23, 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 2:49am

October 23, 2013 by humboldtnews

Mon
21
Oct

OLIVE M. CARLSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 7:19am

OLIVE M. CARLSON, 92, Humboldt, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at the Humboldt Care Center North. 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.

Sat
19
Oct

Webster City shuts out Humboldt, 14-0

Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 12:18am

Webster City shutout Humboldt, 14-0 in a key Class 3A District 3 football game at Webster City Friday night (Oct. 18). The loss sends Humboldt to 5-3 overall on the season, 2-3 in district play.WILDCATS SCORE 3 TDs IN 4TH QUARTER FOR 35-28 VICTORYHumboldt rallied from a 28-13 deficit by scoring three fourth quarter touchdowns to upend LeMars, 35-28 in a non-district battle of Class 3A schools in Humboldt ON Oct. 11. The Wildcats, now 5-2 overall on the season, scored on two touchdown runs by Brady Ross and Austin Zylstra caught a leaping pass from Jaxon Heinz at the goal line with 6.5 seconds left to snap a 28-28 tie. Humboldt had taken a 7-0 lead to start off the game and led 13-7 late in the first quarter. LeMars led 22-13 at halftime. Ross, a 210-pound battering ram, rushed for 199 yards to lead Humboldt's offense.The Wildcats end their regular season at Charles City on Oct. 25. See the Humboldt Independent Newspaper for complete story and statistical information.

Fri
18
Oct

Humboldt man dies in tractor, semi accident

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 9:36am

A longtime Humboldt-area farmer was killed Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, when his tractor was struck by a semi about one mile east of Rutland on Humboldt County Road C-29. According to a report from Iowa State Patrol, a 1980 7010 Allis-Chalmers tractor pulling a grain wagon driven by 81-year-old Harold H. Hinners, rural Humboldt, was eastbound on C-29, at the intersection of Juniper Avenue. Hinners was attempting to turn left (north) onto Juniper Avenue, when his tractor was struck broadside by a 2003 International semi tractor-trailer driven by Calvin L. Mogler, 72, Dayton. Mogler was also eastbound on C-29, and was attempting to pass Hinners at the time of the accident. The accident was reported about 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. Both vehicles came to rest at the intersection. Hinners was transported to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) by HCMH Ambulance. He died at the hospital from his injuries. Mogler was not injured.

Fri
18
Oct

New children's librarian in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 9:32am

Ashley Wittrock has joined the staff of the Humboldt Public Library as Early Childhood Librarian. Ashley is in charge of planning and running story time for eight different day cares, Head Start and school age visits from Mease, Taft and St. Mary’s, plus she goes off-site to a couple of preschools and to St. Mary’s Pre-K. She also catalogs and orders books and does office work in the library. Ashley’s new 25-hour a week position was created when Children’s Librarian Sarah Evans became Director of the Humboldt Public Library and retained some of her duties in the children’s department as well. Wittrock is an Algona native, graduating from Algona High School in 2007. She went to Iowa Central Community College and obtained a general Associate of Arts degree in 2009. She went on to Iowa State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in child, adult and family services in 2011. She was involved in child care before joining the library staff in August.

Thu
17
Oct

October 17, 2013

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/17/2013 - 1:37am

October 17, 2013 by humboldtnews

Wed
16
Oct

Humboldt girls win NCC cross country title, boys finish 4th

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 11:30am

Humboldt is back on top!The Wildcat girls claimed another North Central Conference cross country team championship Tuesday (Oct. 15) at Eagle Grove. Humboldt finished with 35 team points to take top honors. Algona was runner-up at 74.The Wildcat girls were paced again by senior Sam Larson, who was second overall in 15:23. Maddie Kampen was fourth in 16:16 and Sophia Luu was fifth in 16:28 to lead Humboldt. Eagle Grove's Tiffany Christensen was first in 15:16.Humboldt's boys also had a strong outing in placing fourth. Humboldt finished with 121 points. Algona (32), Clear Lake (71) and St. Edmond (82) finished ahead of the Wildcats in the 11-team race. Senior Jake Miller ran fifth overall in 17:25 to lead Humboldt.See complete story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for complete access to the print and electronic editions of the Independent.

Wed
16
Oct

Humboldt girls top Clear Lake, 6-2 in NCC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 9:06am

Humboldt's varsity volleyball team pushed their season record to 19-8 overall, 6-2 in the North Central Conference by beating Clear Lake in four sets on Oct. 15. The Wildcats won by scores of 25-17, 19-25, 25-13 and 25-16.Humboldt swept Eagle Grove in three sets on Oct. 10 in the Humboldt gym to improve their record to 18-8 overall on the season. The Wildcats won by scores of 25-8, 25-10 and 25-20. Humboldt will host Algona on Oct. 22 to end the regular season.Humboldt placed second in the Estherville Invitational on Saturday (Oct. 5). The Wildcats went 3-0 in pool play, beat Estherville-LC in the semifinals and then lost to Harris-Lake Park in the finals. HHS beat H-LP in pool play, along with Storm Lake and Emmetsburg.Humboldt shutout Algona Bishop Garrigan in three sets Thursday night (Oct. 3) in the Humboldt gym.

Wed
16
Oct

COOK OF THE WEEK - SQUASH RECIPES

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 7:51am

Fall brings with it vivid colors: the red and green of leaves and the orange of pumpkins. Fall also brings with it the peak seasons for many winter squash. The terms winter and summer squash are somewhat misleading, as many are available all year long. The terms date back to a time when winter meant that the vegetables would last until December—they were known as “good keepers.” There are many varieties of winter squash. Here is a list of some of the most common with information on each. Acorn Squash: Easily found in supermarkets. As its name suggests, this winter squash is small and round shaped like an acorn. Ambercup Squash: A relative of the buttercup squash that resembles a small pumpkin with orange skin. Bright orange flesh has a dry sweet taste. Peel it, cube the flesh, roast it, and serve like cut-up sweet potatoes. Has an extraordinarily long storage life. Available June to November. Autumn Cup Squash: A hybrid semi-bush Buttercup/kabocha type dark green squash.

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