December 2015

Humboldt's varsity wrestling team went 1-2 in a home quad with Webster City, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Pocahontas Area on Thursday night (Dec. 17). Humboldt lost their North Central Conference duals with Webster City (45-27) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (50-15), and won their non-conference dual with Pocahontas Area (40-33). The Wildcats improved to 13-2 overall on the season, 2-2 in conference action.In the other scores on the night, CGD defeated Webster City (42-27) and PAC (45-18) while WC stopped PAC 38-28.Humboldt will wrap up its pre-Christmas slate when they compete in the Spencer tournament on Saturday, Dec. 19.See full story, photos and results in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe for full access to the print and/or digital edition of the Independent by clicking the link above to get started today!

Proceeds from the Humboldt Rotary Club’s annual Fly-In Breakfast were used to help the Humboldt Fire Department purchase new bunker gear. A total of $10,000 was donated by the Humboldt Rotary Club with $6,735 from proceeds from the Fly-In Breakfast and $3,265 in matching funds from a Rotary Foundation District grant. Kim Jensen, Lieutenant and 17-year veteran of the Humboldt Fire Department, said with the donation from Rotary coupled with budgeted funds from the city, the department was able to purchase 10 sets of bunker gear. Each set of bunker gear costs about $2,300 and includes a helmet, jacket, pants and boots. Bunker gear is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is designed to protect firefighters. For more details on the purchase and what the suits protect, read this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

We are again visiting with Bank Iowa employees. In fact, we are meeting four of the ladies who work for Bank Iowa this week. Kathy Peart is a Loan Processor at Bank Iowa. Kathy has worked at Bank Iowa for three years. “People” is what she likes best about working at Bank Iowa. When asked how she sees the future of Bank Iowa and the Humboldt community, she replied, “Very involved with community. Bank Iowa will continue to be a pillar in the community they support.” Kathy grew up in the Spencer area, attending Clay Central Everly and PIMA Medical Institute. Her parents are Michael (deceased) and Ruth Coleman of Spencer. Kathy moved to the Humboldt area 10 years ago. Kathy is married to William Peart. William is the son of William and Paula Peart of Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt and ILCC. William’s occupation is a carpenter. Kathy and William have three children. Kathy loves animals. William’s hobby is fishing. Chris Nostrom is a Loan Assistant at Bank Iowa.

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows held off a late charge by Humboldt to edge the Wildcats, 60-59 in a boys' North Central Conference game in the Humboldt gym Tuesday night (Dec. 15). Mason Wickett scored 14 points and Thomas Orness had 10 for Humboldt, which slipped to 2-3 on the season, 1-2 in conference play.The Wildcats will resume play on Friday, Dec. 18, when they visit Hampton-Dumont for another NCC matchup. Humboldt will wrap up its pre-Christmas schedule on the road at Garner on Monday, Dec. 21.See full story, photos and statistics in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Click the link above to begin your subscription today for full access to the print and/or digital edition of the Independent.