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May 2017

Mon
22
May

Wildcat softball team in 10-4 victory over Webster City

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 9:59pm

Humboldt senior third baseman Taylor Gidel shown here at the plate for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

The No. 4 ranked Humboldt softball team moved to 4-0 on the season by turning back Webster City, 10-4 on Friday night (May 26) in Humboldt. Humboldt is now 2-0 in the North Central Conference.

HUMBOLDT 7, MANSON-NW 0
Humboldt shutout Manson-Northwest Webster, 7-0 in seven innings on May 25 in Humboldt. Avery Terwilliger pitched a one-hitter for Humboldt while Beth Duffield mad three hits to lead the Wildcats' seven-hit attack.

HUMBOLDT 13, CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS 0
Humboldt moved to 2-0 on the young season by shutting out Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 13-0 in six innings Wednesday night (May 24). Ellie Jacobson pitched a one-hitter and struck out nine. Jacobson and Carlie Thompson each had three hits to pace Humboldt's 15-hit attack.

HUMBOLDT 8, OGDEN 0
Humboldt picked up an 8-0 victory over Ogden Monday night (May 22) in their season opener.

Mon
22
May

HUMBOLDT GIRLS BACK TO STATE GOLF!!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 5:56pm

Humboldt's varsity girls' golf team shown here with their state-qualifying banner after winning the Class 4A Regional title at Denison on Monday, May 22. Front row (l-r): Olivia Birdsell and Brooke Anderson. Back row: Kelly Boleyn, Frances Carlson, Halie George, Avery Terwilliger and coach Jess Harklau. Photo courtesy Jess Harklau.

Humboldt's varsity girls' golf team qualified for the state tournament for the third straight year after winning a Class 4A regional title at Denison on Monday (May 22).

The Wildcats shot 372 strokes to finish ahead of Carroll at 389. Both schools will advance to the state meet in Marshalltown May 30-31. Harlan was third at 408.

Avery Terwilliger was runner-up medalist in the meet in leading the Wildcats. Terwilliger shot an 86. Brooke Anderson carded 91, Olivia Birdsell 95, Halie George 100, Frances Carlson 100 and Kelly Boleyn 103.

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

Mon
22
May

DONALD E. MANGLE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 2:38pm

DONALD E. MANGLE, 92, Camdenton, MO, formerly of Humboldt, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Laurie Care Center in Laurie, MO. 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.

Mon
22
May

MARY LOUISE CARLSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 2:37pm

MARY LOUISE CARLSON, 91, Humboldt, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at the Long Term Care Unit of the 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.

Thu
18
May

Kelsey Peters places 2nd in Class 3A state discus!!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 10:38pm

Humboldt's Kelsey Peters finished second in the discus competition by throwing 128-feet, 10-inches on this final attempt in the finals of the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships in Des Moines on May 18. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt High senior track standout Kelsey Peters earned a runner-up finish in the discus competition in the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships on Thursday (May 18) in Des Moines. Peters threw a career best 128-feet 10-inches in the championship flight.

Also on Thursday, teammate Bryce Gidel ran fifth in the 3,000 meters in 10:29.30. Ryan Courtney placed 17th in the 3,200 meters.

Also on opening day, the Wildcat boys' shuttle hurdle relay placed 10th overall. The relay includes Trevor Satern, Tyler Vitzthum, Eli Sande and Colton Monson.

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

Thu
18
May

DALE E. REEDY

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 4:05pm

DALE E. REEDY, 84, Humboldt, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge. 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.

Thu
18
May

ARVIN A. CHRISTENSEN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 4:03pm

ARVIN A. CHRISTENSEN, 84, Grand Meadow, MN, formerly of Rutland, died Friday, April 28, 2017, at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, MN.

Thu
18
May

Sumner Avenue to close temporarily

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 12:30pm

Workers with Denver Underground work on constructing new storm sewer along Lewis Street last week. Work on the project is continuing. There will be some temporary closings of Sumner Avenue next week while work is completed. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson. See more photos at www.humboldtnews.com.

Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken reported Thursday morning that Sumner Avenue will be closed Thursday afternoon (May 18), so that construction workers can conduct saw cutting on the road in an anticipation of a more extensive project next week to replace storm sewer pipe from Lewis Street to the west side of Sumner Avenue Hill. Citizens using the road can access the bridge, turn onto Hall and Lewis Streets to avoid the temporary construction. More details will be announced on the street closure for next week.

Thu
18
May

May 18, 2017

Thu
18
May

Council approves $500K fire truck purchase

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 12:03am

Humboldt firefighter Matt Newton (right) talks to third graders from Mrs. Case’s class last Thursday afternoon at Humboldt City Hall. Taft elementary students had an opportunity to hear about several city departments and how they operate, the fire department being one of them. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By Kent Thompson
Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken likened the city’s purchase of new fire engine pumper truck to buying a new vehicle.
“You can get a Kia or a Toyota or a Cadillac. The purchase we are making is closer to the Cadillac end, but it has what the fire department wants and feels it needs to serve the city and county residents now and in the future,” Goedken said.
Humboldt Fire Chief Jim Gronbach and Humboldt Fire and Rescue firefighter Matt Newton went over the plans and specifications with the Humboldt City Council at its bi-monthly meeting on Monday.
“This is something that is going to have to last this department 40-45 years, so we are looking at warranties, high-quality and getting what we want from a reputable provider that also stresses customer service,” Gronbach said.
In dealing with the three companies handling the fire trucks, Newton said there was no comparison in what would be the best fit for Humboldt.

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