May 2015

The Humboldt High School girls and boys both finished runner-up in the team scoring of their respective North Central Conference track and field championships held on May 11. The girls finished second in their meet held in Fort Dodge while the boys were runner-up in their meet held in Iowa Falls.Humboldt will now focus on the Class 3A state qualifying meet in Gilbert on Thursday, May 14, starting at 4 p.m. The top two placewinners in each event, along with the next eight performances statewide, advance to the state meet in Des Moines May 21.See full stories in the May 14 issue of the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today by clicking the link above for full print and/or digital access to the Independent.

Two years after an event that nearly ended her life, Dakota City’s Katie Helmers took part in a life-affirming event that promises to offer her new opportunities for outreach and advocacy. On March 21, Helmers was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Iowa, something she wouldn’t have thought possible even one year ago. However, Helmers’ story to reclaim her life began before that. To read about her amazing journey, see this week's Humboldt Independent newspaper. Subscribe for print or digital editions by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

EVELYNNE (LYNNE) I. LEE, 91, Humboldt, died Monday, May 4, 2015, with her family by her side at the Humboldt Care Center South. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to masonlindhart@gmail.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Are you thinking about trying a dairy-free milk alternative and don’t know where to start? Amanda Danzl has some facts to help narrow your decision. Amanda Danzl, RD, LD, is a Registered Dietitian at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital here in Humboldt. A couple weeks ago Amanda came to Long Term Care and talked to the residents about the many different kinds of milk we have a choice to drink and use in our cooking. She brought samples so everyone could see what each one tasted like. Some liked one better than another. Of course, everyone had their favorite flavor. Amanda tells us that a consumer may pick a dairy-free milk drink for multiple reasons including taste, needing to eat lactose-free, or calorie control. It’s important to know the nutritional benefit of dairy to compare adequate substitutes. An 8-ounce glass of cow’s milk has nine essential nutrients including protein, vitamin D, calcium and potassium for 85 calories.