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Thu
07
Dec

Shop with an Elf has successful day

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 12:04am

Head elf Jeanie Stattelman (right) addresses a package for Jackson Heider (front left), who is pictured with his sisters Anna (center) and Mary (rear left). Elementary children picked out gifts for a dollar for family members and funds raised go to the Birthday Bag program for children in need through Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Kent Thompson
Certainly Santa’s elves at the North Pole have to be busy this time of year, but they had nothing on Jeanie Stattelman and her many elf helpers Saturday, as they helped local elementary children shop for that perfect gift.
From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, elves dressed in costume and other volunteers helped elementary children shop in the basement of the American Legion building on Sumner Avenue.
For $1 per gift, children could pick out a personal gift for a parent, grandparent or sibling.
Gifts are donated by local businesses and individuals. Money raised, along with donations from Thrivent Financial and other contributions go to a worthy cause — this year, birthday bag gifts for Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. (UDMO) in Humboldt County. During the month of a child’s birthday, UDMO provides a birthday bag to client families so the child may have a birthday party.

Thu
07
Dec

Grand opening planned for new W&H location

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 12:01am

Jim Pauk serves as the General Manager of W & H Cooperative, which recently built a new 60’ by 150’ office and shop area. Humboldt Independent photo.

A Grand Opening celebration is planned for Monday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new headquarters of W & H Cooperative, 1021 16th Avenue North, in Humboldt.
Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the W & H Cooperative Annual Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Those attending the Grand Opening will have the chance to sign up for several door prizes. Members of the cooperative will be able to pick up their dividend checks during the lunch.
Construction on the new 9,000 square foot office and shop area began in February and they moved in on Aug. 24.
W&H Cooperative General Manager Jim Pauk said the Cooperative is making about a $750,000 investment in the community with the new headquarters. The new building is highly energy efficient, the layout is designed for more efficiency for staff, and the building better meets the needs of today’s office and shop area.

Wed
06
Dec

RICHARD G. THUL

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:24am

RICHARD "CASEY" G. THUL, 96, Humboldt, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 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.

Wed
06
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers move to 4-0 after winning quad at East Sac

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 9:03am

Humboldt senior 195-pounder Hunter Egdorf (top) controls his opponent for an eventual victory in the Wildcats' season-opening dual victory over Estherville-LC on Nov. 30. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity wrestling team moved to 4-0 overall on the season in duals after going 3-0 to win a quad at East Sac County on Dec. 5. Humboldt defeated East Sac County 69-8, South Central Calhoun 60-24 and Ridge View 72-12.

Humboldt returns to action at home on Thursday, Dec. 7, when they host Algona and Iowa Falls-Alden in a conference double dual starting at 6 p.m.

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

Wed
06
Dec

December 6, 2017

Tue
05
Dec

Humboldt girls hold off Webster City for first win, 34-31

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 10:27pm

Humboldt's Jori Hajek (right) applies defensive pressure to an opponent from Algona on Dec. 5 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Humboldt earned its first win of the season Friday night (Dec. 8) in Webster City by holding off the Webster City Lynx, 34-31 in North Central Conferenmce girls basketball. The victory improved the Wildcats' season record to 1-4 overall, 1-1 in conference play.

Algona downs Humboldt girls, 62-36

Conference leader Algona visited the Humboldt gym Tuesday night (Dec. 5) and handed the Wildcat girls’ basketball team a 62-36 loss in North Central Conference action. Mady Lange scored 9 points and Sydney Lane had 6 to lead Humboldt’s scoring. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 0-4 overall, 0-1 in conference play.

Humboldt returns to action at home on Dec. 12 against Fort Dodge St. Edmond.

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

Tue
05
Dec

Webster City rallies past Humboldt boys, 53-43

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/05/2017 - 11:40am

Humboldt 6-foot-5 center Owen Terwilliger grabs a rebound for the Wildcats in their recent home game with Bishop Garrigan of Algona. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Webster City outscored Humboldt’s boys 19-8 down the stretch en route to a 53-43 victory over the Wildcats in a North Central Conference basketball game in Webster City Friday night, Dec. 8. The loss dropped Humboldt to 1-3 overall, 0-1 in conference play. Webster City moved to 3-0, 1-0. Humboldt’s biggest lead was 29-20 at one point. Jamison Heinz scored 12 points and Austin Brant and Owen Terwilliger each had 9 to lead Humboldt.

OGDEN TOPPLES HUMBOLDT BOYS, 54-45
Ogden handed the Humboldt boys basketball team a 54-45 setback Monday night (Dec. 4) in Ogden in non-conference varsity action. Jamison Heinz scored 20 points, Calvin Carlson added eight and Owen Terwilliger made seven to lead the Wildcats, who slipped to 1-2 overall on the season. Ogden was led by Ben Heeren with 21 and Kayden Kruse with 11.

The Wildcats will host Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Dec. 12.

Mon
04
Dec

TIMOTHY V. SMITH

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 1:59pm

TIMOTHY V. SMITH, 61, Gilmore City, died peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at his home. 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
04
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers win Joe Fitch Invitational title!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 8:34am

Humboldt senior Zach Kollmorgen works for points against his opponent from Estherville-LC in the Wildcats' season-opening 67-11 victory on Nov. 30 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team crowned two champions en route to winning the team title of its own Joe Fitch Invitational tournament held on Friday, Dec. 1 inside the Humboldt gym. The Wildcats totaled 244.5 points to claim the top spot in the team standings. Emmetsburg was runner-up at 235 with Sheldon-South O'Brien third at 225.5. Atlantic (202), Pocahontas Area (192), Forest City (145), Kuemper Catholic (74) and Aplington-Parkersburg (58) round out the team scoring.

Joey Busse won the 152-pound class and Cresten Craven won the 120-pound weight class to lead Humboldt. The Wildcats got runner-up finishes from Justin Jones at 285, Hunter Egdorf at 195 and Levi Naeve at 170.

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

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