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Apr

April 12, 2017

Fri
07
Apr

Humboldt boys win Bunn Relays team title

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:09pm

Humboldt's Denny Pederson runs away from the field as he nears the finish line of the final leg of the 4x800 relay Friday night (April 7) in the annual Charlie Bunn Relays in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity boys' track team won nine events and captured the team title of their own Charlie Bunn Relays Friday night (April 7) at the high school track.

The Wildcats took top honors in the 400 meters, 1,600 meters, 3,200 meters, 110 meter high hurdles, 4x400 relay, 4x800 relay, distance medley relay, shuttle hurdle relay and high jump.

Next action for Humboldt is at Fort Dodge on Monday, April 10.

See full story 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
07
Apr

HHS girls win golf opener by 53 shots

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:41pm

Humboldt's varsity girls' golf team won their season opener Friday night (April 7) by 53 shots over Pocahontas Area. Humboldt totaled 194 while the Indians shot 247. Olivia Birdsell and Brooke Anderson each shot a 48 to lead Humboldt. Halie George and Frances Carlson each had a 49.

Humboldt returns to action in the Perry Invitational on Saturday, April 8. The Wildcats will host Iowa Falls-Alden and Webster City on Tuesday, April 11.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access to the Independent.

Fri
07
Apr

SEAN T. CERWICK

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:46pm

SEAN T. CERWICK, 30, Dakota City, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017. 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
07
Apr

Wildcat track teams open with 2nd place finishes

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:43pm

Humboldt senior Olivia Hildreth won the 400 meters to help the Wildcat girls finish second in the Clear Lake Early Bird Relays on April 4. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's girls and boys opened their track seasons by placing runner-up in the team scoring of their respective meets on April 4.

The Wildcat girls won eight events in the Clear Lake Early Bird Relays. The Humboldt boys won six events at the Eagle Grove Umstead Relays on April 4.

Both teams continue their schedules with the boys hosting the Charlie Bunn Relays on Friday, April 7. The girls travel to Hampton on April 7 for the Bulldog Relays.

Humboldt's girls compete at Algona on April 11. The Wildcat boys run at Fort Dodge on Monday, April 10.

See full stories, statistics and photos 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
07
Apr

Girls stop Storm Lake in soccer, boys fall

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 3:38pm

Humboldt goalie Joel Osborn made a diving stop on this play against Storm Lake in the Wildcats' 6-1 home loss to the Tornadoes on April 6 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's girl/boy soccer teams began their seasons Thursday night (April 6) against Storm Lake. The Wildcat girls posted a 1-0 victory at Storm Lake as Jaydn Smith scored the only goal on the night. Humboldt's boys fell to defending state champion Storm Lake, 6-1. Brayan Cano Rodriguez scored the only Wildcat goal.

The Humboldt boys are in action Friday night at Clear Lake. The boys will also host Webster City on Monday, April 10, and host Fort Dodge on April 11. The girls host Aplington-Parkersburg on April 13.

See full stories in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Fri
07
Apr

PATRICIA C. SCHOLL

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 11:07am

Patricia C. Scholl, 88, Rockwell, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Thu
06
Apr

West Bend teen killed in crash near Ottosen

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 4:44pm

A single vehicle rollover crash southwest of Ottosen on Humboldt County Road P-19, has claimed the life of a West Bend teenager.
Hunter J. Origer, 17, West Bend, suffered critical injuries in the accident, which occurred on Wednesday, April 5, around 9 p.m., according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
According to a preliminary report, Origer was traveling northbound on P-19, approximately one-half mile south of Iowa Highway 15, when he was entering a curve in the road to the west and the vehicle left the roadway to the east, entering the ditch and rolling one time before coming to rest.
Origer was ejected and was found by an area resident a short time later, who called 911.
He was taken by ambulance to the Kossuth Regional Medical Center in Algona, where he later died from his injuries.

Thu
06
Apr

April 6, 2017

Thu
06
Apr

Simulated exercise seems very real to students

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 12:02am

Humboldt High School senior Alex Mason (foreground right) is dressed in jail fatigues and is flanked by his attorney, Daniel Feistner, during a mock plea taking and sentencing at Humboldt High School last Friday. Pictured in the background are Alex's parents, Dawn and Lincoln Mason. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Kent Thompson
Humboldt High School and Alpha School students got a sobering lesson in the unintended consequences poor choices can have through a realistic and emotionally grueling two-day program called Every 15 Minutes, which was conducted at the Humboldt High School and Humboldt County Fairgrounds last Thursday and Friday, March 30-31.
The idea to have the program locally came from Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff Cory Lampe, who coordinated the program with Humboldt Police Officer Erin Bennett.

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