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Thu
31
May

May 31, 2018

Thu
31
May

4-way race for District 2 Supervisor seat

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:05am

There are no contests for local county offices with the exception of Supervisor District 2. There are four Republicans running for the seat being vacated by Carl Mattes. Citizens of the district will vote next Tuesday, June 5. The leading vote-getter must receive 35 percent of the vote to be declared the winner. Candidates from left to right: Brian Skow, Jim Crabtree, Sandy Loney and Todd George.

The 2018 political primary season is upon us, with primary election voting on Tuesday, June 5. In local candidates for county offices, all of the filings are on the Republican side, with most uncontested. The lone exception is Supervisor District 2, which includes the southwest portion of Humboldt (Precinct/Ward 1), all of Corinth Township and the southern half of Weaver Township.
Four candidates are seeking the Supervisor seat, Brian Skow, Jim Crabtree, Sandy Loney and Todd George. Other Republicans running unopposed for county office are Bruce Reimers, Supervisor District 1, Rick Pedersen Supervisor District 3, Jana Bratland, county treasurer, Diane Amundsen, county recorder and Jonathan Beaty, county attorney.

Thu
31
May

Local law firm announces changes

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:05am

After practicing law for more than 40 years, attorneys Marc Arends and Bob Lee are slowing down to one day a week. Pictured from left to right are: Marc Arends, Brett Legvold, Ashley Emick, Bob Myott and Bob Lee.

After practicing law in Humboldt for more than 40 years, Marc Arends and Bob Lee will be slowing down.
Starting June 1, the two lawyers plan to work one day a week by appointment and be “of counsel”.
Arends and Lee have planned their work slow down for some time, hiring Ashley Emick 10 years ago, Brett Legvold five years ago, and most recently Robert Myott, who started with the firm last year. Emick and Legvold are partners in the firm, and Myott is an associate attorney. The name of the firm will remain Arends, Lee, Emick and Legvold.
“We want to thank the people of Humboldt County. We were the new kids on the block 40 years ago. The people were great to us, as were the other attorneys in town. They’ve all been very good to work with,” Arends said.

Thu
31
May

Harness races begin this Saturday in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:02am

The 2018 Iowa Harness Racing Association season begins in Humboldt this Saturday, June 2, with races beginning at 12:30 p.m. He is a scene from a close race last summer. Humboldt Independent photo.

The harness race season starts in Humboldt on Saturday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
The Iowa Harness Race Association has announced the following races dates at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds: June 2, 12:30 p.m.; July 4 and July 7, 12:30 p.m.; July 24, 6 p.m.; Aug. 11 and 12, 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 18 and 19, 12:30 p.m.; Aug. 25, 12:30 p.m.; Sept. 15 and 16, 12:30 p.m.; and Sept. 22 and 23, 12:30 p.m.
Rain dates are set for Oct. 6 and 7 at 12:30 p.m. in Humboldt.
For more information go www.iowaharnessracing.com or follow the Iowa Harness Race Association on Facebook.

Wed
30
May

Wildcat softball team in 5-0 victory at Garner

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 9:23pm

The No. 3 ranked Humboldt softball team improved to 5-0 overall on the season Thursday night (May 31) by shutting down Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, 5-0. Ellie Jacobson pitched a no-hitter to lead the Wildcats. She struck out 12 and walked just one. Humboldt's eight-hit batting attack was led by Rachel Darling, who was 3-for-4. Carlie Thompson was 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI.

Humboldt moved to 2-0 in conference play by edging Fort Dodge St. Edmond, 2-1 Wednesday night (May 30) in Fort Dodge.

Ellie Jacobson pitched seven innings of 6-hit ball with six strikeouts. Humboldt backed her up with nine hits at the plate, led by Carlie Thompson who was 3-for-4. Jacobson also had two hits for the Wildcats.

Humboldt returns home on Friday, June 1, to host Clear Lake in another key conference game. The Humboldt triangular is Saturday, June 1, with Mason City and Eagle Grove.

Wed
30
May

Girls upended by Cadets in regional soccer, 6-3

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 7:59pm

Humboldt's Emily Schaffer changes gears against Iowa Falls-Alden last week in a regional soccer tournament game in Humboldt. The Wildcats fell to the Cadets, 6-3, ending their season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt girls' soccer team ended their season Wednesday night in a Class 2A regional opening round game in Humboldt. Iowa Falls-Alden broke a 2-2 halftime tie and went on to down Humboldt, 6-3. IFA improved to 8-7 and will play at North Polk on Friday, June 1. Humboldt finishes the year at 7-5. The seven victories is the most in school history since the sport began in 2013.

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

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30
May

May 30, 2018

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May

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Tue
29
May

Carlson, McCartan compete in state golf

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 4:15pm

Frances Carlson (left) and Kenzie McCartan both finished with a two-day total of 200 to tie for 58th in the Class 3A Girls State Golf Tournament at Coldwater Links in Ames.

Humboldt’s Kenzie McCartan finished 48th and Frances Carlson was 49th in the Class 3A state golf tournament in Ames at Goldwater Links earlier this week.

Carlson finished the second day with a 105 over 18 holes. She shot 95 on opening day and finishes with a 58-over 200. McCartan, who shot a 100 on the first day, also carded a 100 on day two to finish at 200. Gilbert standout Britta Snyder was meet medalist with a 142 over both days.

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

Fri
25
May

EDNA V. SHEEHAN

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2018 - 1:52pm

EDNA V. SHEEHAN, 93, Humboldt, died peacefully Monday, May 21, 2018, in the home of her son, Michael, in Sioux Falls, SD.

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