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20
Oct

October 20, 2016

Wed
19
Oct

Humboldt volleyball team holds off Algona in 5 sets

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 10:08pm

Humboldt High senior hitter Abby Zaugg hammers the ball past two Algona defenders over the net for a point in the Wildcats' five-set victory over the Bulldogs in the opening round of Class 3A Region 3 Volleyball Tournament play in the Humboldt gym on Oct. 19. The Wildcats will host Roland-Story in a region semifinal on Oct. 25. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The No. 8 ranked Humboldt High volleyball team opened Class 3A regional tournament play Wednesday night (Oct. 19) by holding off Algona in five sets in the Humboldt gym. The Wildcats won by scores of 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 23-25 and 15-10. Humboldt moved to 32-1 on the season and will host Roland-Story in a regional semifinal on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. Roland-Story defeated Collins-Maxwell-Baxter in four sets. The other half of the region saw Gilbert sweep Saydel in three sets and North Polk shutting our Clarke Osceola in three sets.

See full story, photos, interviews and statistics in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access to the Independent by selecting the link on this page to get started.

Wed
19
Oct

NO COOK OF THE WEEK FOR OCT. 20, 2016.

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 8:54am
Wed
19
Oct

10/19/16 Reminder

Mon
17
Oct

DONALD VEST

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 2:19pm

DONALD "DON" VEST, 82, Cedar Rapids, formerly of Humboldt, died at his home Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.

Mon
17
Oct

THOMAS D. CARSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 2:17pm

THOMAS D. CARSON, 59, Humboldt, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. 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.

Fri
14
Oct

Wildcats fall at Heelan, 42-6

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 9:49pm

Humboldt senior Colton Monson (10) and a teammate bring down a Sergeant Bluff-Luton ball carrier in the Wildcats' loss at home on Oct. 7. The Wildcats wrap up their regular season at LeMars on Friday, Oct. 21. Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Humboldt's varsity football team suffered a 42-6 loss at Sioux City Bishop Heelan tonight (Oct. 14) in Class 3A District One action. The Wildcats fall to 2-6 overall on the season, 1-5 in district play. Humboldt will wrap up its regular season on the road at LeMars on Oct. 21. See full story and statistics in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access to the Independent by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Fri
14
Oct

Harvest Moon Madness planned for Oct. 27

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 10:56am

Shoppers will be able to take advantage of bargains in downtown Humboldt during “Harvest Moon Madness” on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4-7 p.m. Part of the fun is a Scarecrow decorating contest. Here’s one of the scarecrows doing a little reading of his favorite newspaper. Humboldt Independent photo.

Shoppers will be able to take advantage of bargains in downtown Humboldt during “Harvest Moon Madness” on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 4-7 p.m.
The Bringing Back the Avenue group is sponsoring the fun evening where participating merchants will be in costume, there will be a scarecrow decorating contest, kids activities, lots of food choices (stew, soup, chili, candied apples and more), and free hot chocolate.
Businesses or individuals can participate in the Scarecrow decorating contest. Entry forms are available at downtown retailers. Scarecrows may be set up in the downtown plaza park anytime on Wednesday, Oct. 26, to be judged and then on display for the Oct. 27 event. The winner will receive a trophy and bragging rights.

Fri
14
Oct

Death by Design dinner theater at River Valley Orchard

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 10:46am

The cast of “Death by Design” in character and ready to perform. From left to right: Amanda Schaffer, Dave Cook, Jordan Yates, Jonathon Schaffer, Jennifer Peterson, William Schaffer and Sherri Crowley. The play will be performed along with a meal at the River Valley Orchard and Winery west of Humboldt on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Amanda Schaffer
A cranky Irish maid, a Cockney ladies man, a hat obsessed actress, a self involved playwright, an adulterous politician, a crazed radical, a Bohemian artist, and a gun slinging sweetheart all walk into an English country manor… Its not the start of a terrible joke, it’s the plot of “Death by Design,” the Humboldt Dramatic Arts Guild’s next dinner theatre performance!
The show will be held at the River Valley Orchard and Winery on October 21 and 22. The winery is located at 1645 220th Street, about four miles west of Humboldt on Highway 3. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Dinner will be lasagna with minestrone soup and garlic bread twists. The winery will also have a full bar available, as well as a variety of their own wines for sale.

Thu
13
Oct

October 13, 2016

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