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Thu
12
Dec

Nine of 13 properties sold in Dakota Heights

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 11:58am

The auction for real estate at the southeast edge of Dakota City went well on Dec. 1, with nine of the 13 lots selling, according to owner Gary Vinsand of Gilmore City. The purchase prices varied from $12,000 to $27,500. All but the four smallest lots at the southeast edge of the development were sold. “We were very pleased with the bids and the interest shown,” Vinsand said. The 14.1-acre Dakota Heights Addition has been planned for by the Dakota City Council for the better part of the past year. The city conducted surveying and platting and rezoning of the property to provide for new residential development, hiring Schlotfeldt Engineering of Webster City to do the work. Mayor Don Faltinson and one or two members of the city council are expected to meet with Wayne Schlotfeldt next week, to discuss plans for infrastructure improvements to the site. The council is hopeful of moving quickly on getting bids for the work and getting going when spring arrives.

Thu
12
Dec

Humboldt Drill Team captures awards at state

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 11:53am

The Humboldt High School Drill Team, coached by Jennifer Lash, received two Division I ratings and placed second in Class 10 Pom and second in Large School Hoopla at State Drill Team Competition at Wells Fargo Arena last weekend. They also received an Academic Achievement Award. For all of the latest news and sports concerning Humboldt School, subscribe to The Humboldt Independent by clicking on the Subscribe Today link above.

Thu
12
Dec

December 12, 2013

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/12/2013 - 12:30am

December 12, 2013 by humboldtnews

Wed
11
Dec

HHS wrestlers dominate in home quad, go 3-0

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 8:44am

HUMBOLDT GOES 3-0 IN HOME QUADHumboldt went 3-0 by sweeping a quadrangular at home on Dec. 10. The Wildcats buried East Sac County 84-0, South Central Calhoun 57-15 and Ridge View 60-18.Humboldt will host Algona and Clarion-Goldfield in a key conference clash on Dec. 12 starting at 6 p.m.HUMBOLDT 57, ESTHERVILLE-LINCOLN CENTRAL 21Humboldt opened their season on Dec. 5 in impressive fashion by trouncing Estherville-Lincoln Central, 57-21 in a non-conference dual in the Humboldt gym.The Wildcats recorded eight pins. Dylan Hendricks (285), Levi Sawyer (113), Zane Russell (120), Jaden Kampen (126), Austen Gargano (132), Jake Miller (138), Nikko Wheeler (170), Adam Mickelson (182) and Reed Dreyer (195) all won by pin. Mike Madsen won by decision at 145.See complete story, photos and statistics in the Dec. 12 issue of the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for complete print and electronic access to the Independent.

Wed
11
Dec

Humboldt girls in 57-48 victory over Bishop Garrigan

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 8:32am

Humboldt's varsity girls' basketball team earned their first win of the season at home on Dec. 10 by topping Algona Bishop Garrigan, 57-48 in a conference matchup. Avery Terwilliger scored 16 points to lead Humboldt. Lauren Friesth finished with 14 and Madison Thomas added eight. Humboldt is now 1-3 overall, 1-2 in conference play.Humboldt's offense could not get untracked as the girls fell at Clear Lake in a North Central Conference game on Dec. 6 by a 60-23 final count.Despite leading throughout the first half, Humboldt's girls couldn't hold off a Hampton-Dumont rally in the second half on Dec. 3 as the Wildcats fell to the Bulldogs, 50-36 in a North Central Conference basketball game at Hampton.

Wed
11
Dec

Wildcat boys to 2-1 with victory over Garrigan

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 8:26am

Humboldt's varsity boys' basketball team picked up another conference win by turning back Algona Bishop Garrigan, 78-69 in the Humboldt gym on Dec. 10. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Austin Zylstra with 20 points. Jaxon Heinz added 16 while Jack Curran and Brady Ross each had 10. Humboldt is now 2-1 overall and in the North Central Conference.Humboldt went on the road at Clear Lake Friday night (Dec. 6) and suffered their first loss of the season, falling to the Lions 74-62 in a North Central Conference boys basketball game. Jaxon Heinz scored 18 points to lead Humboldt. Brady Ross was next with 16 for the Wildcats.HUMBOLDT 56, HAMPTON-DUMONT 43Jaxon Heinz scored 17 points, Brady Ross made 14 and Austin Zylstra added 10 to lead the Humboldt boys' basketball team past Hampton-Dumont, 56-43 Tuesday night (Dec. 3) in a season basketball opener for both teams.See compete story, statistics and photos in the Dec. 12 issue of the Humboldt Independent Newspaper.

Wed
11
Dec

COOK OF THE WEEK - PAT JOHNSON

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 7:37am

The minute I came to Patrilla (Pat) Johnson’s door, I knew she must be a collector of sheep. Her entry and her apartment were adorned with sheep and lambs in pictures, figurines, etc. You name it, she had it! I was able to capture one big picture on the wall behind her chair. I had a really good close-up shot of another single sheep but my camera batteries went dead. Lesson to me – take along extra batteries! Pat went to school in Rockwell City, Eagle Grove and graduated from Goldfield High School. Her husband, Harold, grew up in the Thor area and graduated from the last graduating class from the Thor High School. She enjoyed sharing with me that she and Harold met at church during Luther League and they were married for 66 years before Harold passed away on Oct. 3 of this year. They farmed together for 43 years outside of Thor. In 1994 they moved into Thor and in 2007 moved to Springvale Independent Living.

Wed
11
Dec

December 11, 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/11/2013 - 1:39am

December 11, 2013 by humboldtnews

Tue
10
Dec

BERNADINE H. LOEBACH

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 3:24pm

BERNADINE H. LOEBACH, 102, Humboldt, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at her home. 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.

Fri
06
Dec

Wrestlers win Joe Fitch Invitational title!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 10:24pm

Humboldt crowned 3 individual champions and had six runners-up and two third-place finishers to claim the team title of the Joe Fitch Invitational Wrestling Tournament held in the Humboldt gym Friday night (Dec. 6).The meet, formerly the Humboldt Invitational, was re-named after the late Joe Fitch, who started the program back in 1963. His two sons, Bob and Michael, were on hand for a brief dedication ceremony held prior to the start of the tournament.Dylan Hendricks(285), Reed Dreyer (195) and Nikko Wheeler (170) won individual titles for the Wildcats, who finished with 289.5 team points. Atlantic was second at 197 and Pocahontas Area third with 183. Aplington-Parkersburg (176), LeMars (138), Southeast Polk JV (137), MFL-Marmac (125) and Sheldon (118) round out the team scoring. Humboldt got second-place finishes from Levi Sawyer at 113, Zane Russell at 120, Jaden Kampen at 126, Jake Miller at 138, Mike Madsen at 145, Adam Mickelson at 182.

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