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Tue
27
Nov

RONALD L. BURCH

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 7:37am

RONALD L. BURCH, 75, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Humboldt, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at Valley Baptist Hospital, Harlingen, TX.

Mon
26
Nov

VIVIAN M. WERGELAND

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 8:05am

VIVIAN M. WERGELAND, 91, Humboldt, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, under Hospice care at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Those wishing to send online condolences can send them to www.masonlindhart.com and we will see that it gets to the family. Be sure to put the deceased’s name in the subject line.

Sat
24
Nov

November 22, 2018

Thu
22
Nov

Christmasland in Humboldt opens November 23

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:34am

Humboldt High School student Emily Zaugg places teddy bears on a shelf at Kiwanis Christmasland during a recent afternoon. Emily is a member of the Interact Club at the high school and team members helped Kiwanians ready the display for the holiday season. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Christmasland in Humboldt will open for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 23. This marks the 37th year of this popular holiday attraction sponsored by the Humboldt/Dakota City Noon Kiwanis Club. It has been visited by more than 140,000 people since its opening in 1982. Visitors from most of the 50 U.S. states and some foreign countries have seen the displays. Last year there were more than 4,000 visitors to Kiwanis Christmasland. The goal of the exhibit is to provide an attraction that people of all ages can enjoy.
For 2018, there will be new scenes and other changes at Christmasland, in addition to several of the familiar favorites people have come to know and love over the years.
Christmasland is located directly south of Humboldt City Hall at 407 1st Avenue South. It is one block south of the Humboldt Law Enforcement Center then one-half block east.
Christmasland will be open and closed as listed below for the 2018 holiday season.

Thu
22
Nov

River Valley adds western wing

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:30am

Corey, Nicole and Brian Gibson are shown at the custom made bar in the West Wing, a new addition recently constructed at River Valley Orchard and Winery. Humboldt Independent photo.

A recently completed addition to River Valley Orchards and Winery has a definite Tuscan feel.
An arched bar and doorways help create the Tuscan look to what has been dubbed “The West Wing” by owners Brian and Nicole Gibson.
Construction on the 50’ by 60’ addition started in late May and was recently completed.
“We’re looking forward to offering more fun things for the community to do out here,” Brian Gibson said.
The West Wing will seat 80 to 100 people. It’s a smaller venue to Orchard Hall on the east end of the growing complex, which seats 300 comfortably.
Read the full story and see photos of the new addition in this week's Humboldt Independent. Don't miss out, subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Thu
22
Nov

DOT, Highway 3 Bridge to open Dec. 5

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:25am

Workers with United Contractors of Johnston prepare the bridge deck for pouring in this photo taken in August. The new Highway 3 Bridge over the East Fork of the Des Moines River is scheduled to open to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 5. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Highway 3 Bridge over the East Fork of the Des Moines River, east of Humboldt, is scheduled to open Wednesday, Dec. 5, according to Pete Hjelmstad, field services coordinator for the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 2 office in Mason City.
“That date is tentative, but that is what we are shooting for,” Hjelmstad stated on Monday.
Work still needing to be done is the concrete pouring for the bridge rail and the barrier rail, as well as placement of the guard rails after that.
Work began on replacement of the old bridge and new construction of a 364-foot by 44-foot pretensioned, prestressed concrete beam bridge eight months ago.
Despite challenging weather conditions during the spring, summer and fall, the project is only two to three weeks behind schedule. Look for an official announcement as the date nears.

Wed
21
Nov

November 21, 2018

Tue
20
Nov

Humboldt girls down Pocahontas Area in opener, 60-56

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:52pm

Humboldt's Trinity Helmer soars high toward the basket to score on this play in the second half of the Wildcats' 60-56 victory over Pocahontas Area on Nov. 20 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity girls' basketball team opened their season in strong fashion Tuesday night (Nov. 20) by turning back Pocahontas Area, 60-56 in a non-conference game in the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats had four girls in double figures scoring as they were led by Mady Lange with 15 points and Jayda Hoefer netted 14. Kendal Clark finished with 11 and Trinity Helmer made 10 for the Wildcats. Kaylee Shivers led the Indians with 18 points while Leah Aljets made 12. Humboldt also got six from Jori Hajek, three from Ashlyn Clark and one from Lily Groat.

Humboldt will return to action at home on Nov. 27 against Manson-Northwest Webster.

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
20
Nov

Heinz, Weisbrich named to all-state football team

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 9:27am

Jamison Heinz (left) and Jacob Weisbrich were named second and third-team all-state football, respectively, by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

Humboldt High junior kick returner Jamison Heinz was named second-team all-state football and senior teammate Jacob Weisbrich, a defensive tackle, was chosen third-team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

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!

Tue
20
Nov

Hajek named to all-state volleyball team

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 9:20am

Humboldt's Jori Hajek was named honorable mention all-state volleyball in Class 3A. Independent photos.

Humboldt High sophomore outside hitter Jori Hajek was named honorable mention Class 3A All-State Volleyball by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union earlier this week.

See full story 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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