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Thu
19
Oct

Hog Slat expands product offerings

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 12:03am

This aerial overview show the footprint of Hog Slat’s Midwest Division facilities in Humboldt. The large warehouse constructed last year is the top right of the photo. Hog Slat also has a fan assembly division at the former Shopper Supply/Bomgaars building on Highway 169. Submitted photo.

By Kent Thompson
It would be safe to say that the modern swine and poultry industries would not exist today if not for the existence of industry partners like Hog Slat and Georgia Poultry.
Hog Slat, a leading manufacturer of precast concrete slats and swine production equipment, has its roots in rural North Carolina.
In 1993 Humboldt was selected as the headquarters for the Midwest Division.
The local industry’s latest addition is a 106,000 square foot warehouse located northeast of the main office, which was completed in 2016. The new building allowed the Midwest Division in Humboldt to more than double its bulk storage and warehousing capabilities. There is also room for light manufacturing and assembly of products. Right now, Hog Slat is manufacturing the steel mats for concrete slats it also produces. About 85 percent of the new building is dedicated to warehouse activities and about 15 percent to manufacturing.

Thu
19
Oct

AmericInn grand opening is Oct. 25

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 12:02am

Jason Brownfield, General Manager of the new 41-room AmericInn, has Humboldt roots. Humboldt Independent photo.

Humboldt’s new 41-room hotel, AmericInn, will have a Grand Opening on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 3-5:30 p.m.
The two-story hotel is located on Highway 169 at the intersection with 3rd Avenue North in Humboldt. The new business currently employs 13 people. General Manager Jason Brownfield said business has been very good since the “soft” opening on July 20.
“We’ve had very good occupancy rates and have been sold out several nights. We are getting lots of positive comments about the hotel,” Brownfield said. “The Grand Opening gives people a chance to come see the hotel, the rooms and the pool.”
Work on the pool was set to be completed this week.
“We wanted to wait until the pool was finished to have the Grand Opening. We haven’t set any prices or times yet, but we will be doing open swim and pool parties.

Wed
18
Oct

Wildcat volleyball team wins regional opener in 3 sets

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 8:40pm

Claire Varangkounh (left) and Kyah Arnold (13) double-blocked this spike attempt by a Pocahontas Area opponent in Humboldt's 3-0 sweep over Pocahontas Area Wednesday night in a Class 3A Region One volleyball tournament opening round match in the Humboldt gym. The Wildcats advanced into a semifinal round match at Cherokee on Oct. 24. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt volleyball team won its first round Class 3A Regional Tournament match Wednesday night (Oct. 18) in the Humboldt gym. The Wildcats swept Pocahontas Area by scores of 25-17, 25-9 and 25-13 to advance into a regional semifinal round match at Cherokee on Oct. 24 against Cherokee, which upset No. 10 ranked MOC-Floyd Valley in 5 sets. The victory boosted Humboldt's record to 25-7 overall.

See full story, photos 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
18
Oct

Mooney to coach in all-star series

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 2:54pm

Humboldt coach Rodd Mooney is shown here directing a pre-season practice in November of 2016. Mooney has been selected to coach in the all-star series in April. Independent photo.

Veteran Humboldt girls’ basketball coach Rodd Mooney has been chosen to coach in the Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-Star Game next spring.
Mooney is one of two coaches from Class 3A to coach in the event, which takes place April 7 in Cedar Rapids. The IGCA All-Star Game honors 120 senior athletes from across the state.
In early January, Mooney will be involved with the selection of the players in 3A. The all-star series will take place at Kirkwood Community College. Mooney will run a practice in the morning and then coach an all-star team later in the day.
Mooney is about to begin his 17th season as head coach of the Wildcats.

Wed
18
Oct

October 18, 2017

Mon
16
Oct

LARRY E. MALLISON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 3:35pm

LARRY E. MALLISON, 65, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Humboldt, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Sunset Home in Quincy, IL.

Fri
13
Oct

Heelan turns back Humboldt, 22-7

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 10:01pm

Humboldt's Jacob Volf (67) and Matt Miller bring down Sioux City Bishop Heelan running back Saybein Clark in the Wildcats' 22-7 loss to the visiting Crusaders on Oct. 13 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

An inspired effort by the Humboldt High football team against Bishop Heelan Catholic of Sioux City wasn't enough Friday night (Oct. 13) as the visiting Crusaders scored two second half touchdowns to pull away to a 22-7 victory over the Wildcats in a Class 3A District One contest at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

Humboldt's only score of the game came in the second quarter on a 25-yard run by Tyler Vitzthum. Lucas Volf kicked the point-after to make it 14-7 with 3:03 left in the first half. Heelan scored with 1:00 left in the game on a run by Saybein Clark to add some insurance after Humboldt turned the ball over on downs late in the game on a drive that came up short.

The Wildcats, 2-6 overall, 1-5 in district play, close out their season at home on Friday, Oct. 20, when they host LeMars. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Thu
12
Oct

Wildcat volleyball team sweeps St. Edmond

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 11:02pm

Humboldt's Sydney Lane (left) and Ashlyn Clark go above the net to block this spike by an Algona opponent in a Wildcat home volleyball match back on Oct. 5. Humboldt will host Pocahontas Area in their Class 3A first round region 1 tournament match on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's volleyball team swept Fort Dodge St. Edmond in 3 sets Thursday night in Fort Dodge to end their regular season. HHS won by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-18. Humboldt improves to 24-7 overall, 5-2 in NCC play. Next action for Humboldt is an Oct. 18 first round Class 3A Regional tournament match at home with Pocahontas Area.

Thu
12
Oct

JOYCE E. NIELSON

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 3:59pm

JOYCE E. NIELSON, 79, LuVerne, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at her home near LuVerne, with family by her side.

Thu
12
Oct

ELLEN L. MCCULLOUGH

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 3:57pm

ELLEN L. MCCULLOUGH, 88, Dakota City, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, 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.

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