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November 2013

Fri
29
Nov

Leads on doctor front reported

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/29/2013 - 10:37am

As the calendar year winds down, the search for a family practice physician for the community continues. At Monday’s Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) Board of Trustees meeting, HCMH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Atty reported that the Unity Point – Humboldt Physician’s Clinic and HCMH are in talks with a prospective candidate that was located by Steve Gibson, recruiter with the Trinity Regional Medical Center. Atty told the board that there are a lot of pieces to the puzzle of recruiting a new physician and finding the right fit, where both parties are happy. Atty said the young doctor has come for interviews at both Fort Dodge and Humboldt and was given a tour of the community. “He is looking for a well-run practice where he can grow,” Atty said. “Only two resumes have come across our desk. We are still talking to recruiters and exploring all avenues. It’s pretty slim pickings right now (for physicians),” Atty said.

Fri
29
Nov

Dakota Heights Addition adds country living in town

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/29/2013 - 10:19am

What has served as timber, hay ground and a few tillable acres at the southeast edge of Dakota City, will soon be undergoing a new use. This Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., there will be an auction for 13 parcels in the newly formed Dakota Heights Addition in Dakota City. While the need for more housing in the county has been the catalyst for the new development, it’s something that owner Gary Vinsand of Gilmore City has been thinking about for some time. “My parents bought the farm ground in 1969, and my brothers and I have farmed it for several years,” Vinsand said. There are 13 lots in the 14.1-acre parcel, ranging in size from 1.21 acres to .41 of an acre. Two of the lots are south of the newly established Dakota Heights Drive city street that will run in a V-shaped fashion around the new development. This Sunday's auction will take place at Hundertmark Auction Service, 2032 13th St. N., Humboldt.

Thu
28
Nov

November 28, 2013

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/28/2013 - 12:23am

November 28, 2013 by humboldtnews

Wed
27
Nov

COOK OF THE WEEK - EMILY LYNCH

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/27/2013 - 7:27am

Emily Lynch and her husband Jay have been married for 13 years. Emily says they met through mutual friends. Emily is the daughter of Dennis and Sarah Nixt who live in Humboldt. Bob and Linda Lynch of Gilmore City are Jay’s parents. Emily is a secretary at Baker, Johnsen and Sandblom in Humboldt. Jay is a farmer and also a Syngenta seed advisor. Emily’s family moved to Humboldt from Charles City when she was 4 years old. Jay is the sixth generation (maybe more) to farm in the Gilmore City area. Emily attended Humboldt schools and after graduation also graduated from Iowa Central in Fort Dodge, taking general studies. Jay attended and graduated from Twin Rivers High School and then attended Iowa Lakes in Emmetsburg graduating with a Farm Management Degree. Emily and Jay have three children. Allison is in the third grade and Nathan is in kindergarten. Both children attend Humboldt Schools. Erika was born in September.

Tue
26
Nov

November 27, 2013

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 11:08pm

November 27, 2013 by humboldtnews

Thu
21
Nov

Council agrees to move forward on Plaza four-plex

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 11:47am

The debate about the future development of Downtown Plaza area, 611-615 Sumner Ave. was continued at Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting. The council heard from Kevin Skow, local real estate developer. Skow would like to construct a four-plex apartment-style building behind where the newly developed plaza area is located. “This would be (to the north) of where the sidewalk curves. The sidewalk and landscaping work that has been done so far would be unaltered,” Skow said. “There is a big shortage of rental units in the city, especially at the high-end. The plan is to have either four single-story apartment units, or two office building spaces (towards Sumner Avenue) with two apartments in the back. There would be four garages, 12-foot by 24-foot (abutting the alley),” Skow said. He said the building complex would be 856 square feet in size.

Thu
21
Nov

Art show, lighted parade is Saturday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 11:31am

The annual Humboldt-Dakota City Lighted Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 5:30 p.m. on Sumner Avenue in downtown Humboldt. Entries are still being accepted. To enter, people can contact the Chamber office at (515) 332-1481. Following the parade, there will be a chili feed at the VFW in Dakota City until 7:30 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted. Santa will be on hand to visit with kids of all ages. Prior to the parade, the Humboldt Arts Center will have an art exhibit featuring painters from the Humboldt area for the past 150 years. The exhibit will be on display at the art center from 2-5 p.m. The art center is located on Sumner Avenue, just east of the Sumner Avenue bridge.

Wed
20
Nov

November 21, 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 11:14pm

November 21, 2013 by humboldtnews

Wed
20
Nov

7 Wildcats named to 3A All-District 3 football team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 1:40pm

Humboldt High School is represented by seven players named to the coaches' post-season Class 3A All-District 3 football team. Their selections were announced at the Wildcat potluck dinner banquet held Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the high school cafeteria.First-team picks include senior nose guard Nikko Wheeler, junior running back Brady Ross, junior utility player Jaxon Heinz and junior outside linebacker Kenny Kuyper. Honorable mention selections include senior utility player Alex Nelson, junior offensive lineman Cordes Olthoff and junior wide receiver Austin Zylstra.See complete story in the Nov. 28 issue of the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for complete electronic and print access to the Independent.

Wed
20
Nov

COOK OF THE WEEK - TONIA PETTERSON

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 8:01am

Living in Humboldt for nearly two years has made a big difference in the lives of Tonia Petterson, her husband, Eric, and their children. Tonia definitely does not miss the traffic they came from in Sioux Falls, SD. The Hy-Vee store she came from is about three times bigger than the one here in Humboldt where she is the Store Director. Tonia says they all enjoy living in a smaller town but sometimes miss the luxuries found in a bigger city. Tonia grew up in Dow City and graduated from Boyer Valley High School and Briar Cliff University. She met Eric in Sioux Falls, SD, both being involved with Park and Recreation volleyball. Eric graduated from Canton High School, Dakota State University and South Dakota State University. Eric is a middle school teacher in Fort Dodge. Tonia and Eric have four children. Hunter, 16, and Shelby, 14, are both students at Humboldt High School, Hunter being a junior and Shelby is a freshman. Chloe, 3, attends preschool at St. Mary School.

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