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December 6, 2018

Thu
06
Dec

Humboldt Rec Center opens

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:05am

The new Humboldt Recreation Center opened on Monday, Dec. 3, a month ahead of schedule. The Ken and Marilyn Nielsen family built the 70,000 square foot facility and donated it to the city of Humboldt. Sande Construction was the general contractor on the project. Pictured is the starting line for the 60-meter straight away, part of the 200-meter track inside the Rec Center. The Humboldt Independent will have a special section on the new Humboldt Recreation Center in an upcoming issue. Independent photo.

The new 70,000 square foot Humboldt Recreation Center opened on Monday, Dec. 3.
Located on Wildcat Road across from Humboldt High School, the beautiful facility was built by the Ken and Marilyn Nielsen family and donated to the city of Humboldt. Sande Construction of Humboldt was the general contractor on the project.
Hours are Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Memberships are $50 per month for a family, $40 per month for a single, $25 per month for senior couple and $15 per month for a senior single. For $35 per month, members can access any and all classes offered.

Thu
06
Dec

Reaction to city street project mixed, leaders report

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:03am

Humboldt firefighter Chris Ubben is pictured next to the new air pack fill station recently installed at the Humboldt Fire Department. Firefighters will also be receiving all new air packs. The new air packs are rated for 45 minutes, while the old ones were 30 minutes. The new air pack fill station will rapidly refill air packs. The roughly $34,000 in new equipment is being paid for with funds raised from the Chief Rich Picciotto fundraiser earlier this year and other donations. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
It looks like there will be some minor changes to the bump out configuration at Sumner Avenue and Taft Street, and the pilot stop sign program will continue for another two weeks.
That was the word at Monday’s Humboldt City Council meeting.
ISG project manager Nick Frederiksen was at the meeting and offered two possible options to cut back the bump outs at the Sumner/Taft intersection.
“These would be slight changes, cutting back on the slopes and curves, making a smoother turning radius for snow removal and leaving as many parking spots as possible,” Frederiksen said.
Mayor Dan Scholl and other Council members mentioned that the stop signs are back too far. Scholl asked about more uniform signage and asked if stop signs could included lighted red LED dots.
“The stop signs are hard to see. They are a long ways back,” Council member John Sleiter said.

Thu
06
Dec

Humboldt winter parking ordinance in effect

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 12:02am

A Humboldt city street department employee scrapes ice and snow along 6th Street South in Humboldt Monday morning after a winter storm moved through the area last weekend. A layer of freezing rain and 2-3 inches of snow were the result. After a cool down this week, warmer weather is projected for next week. Independent photo. See this photo and more at www.humboldtnews.com.

The Humboldt Police Department and the city of Humboldt remind city residents and visitors that it is illegal to park on city streets between the hours of 3-7 a.m. during the months of December, January, February and March.
City ordinance 69.13 applies regardless of weather conditions, and is enforced seven days a week.
Violators are subject to a scheduled fine and possible impoundment of their vehicle.
“We appreciate the public’s cooperation in following this ordinance during the winter months, as following it greatly reduces time, expense and safety consequences during city snow removal operations,” Humboldt Police Administrator Dean Kruger reported.
Questions about the parking ordinance may be address to Humboldt City Hall at (515) 332-3435.

Wed
05
Dec

December 5, 2018

Tue
04
Dec

Wrestlers win in dominating fashion

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:50pm

Cresten Craven (top) of Humboldt controls his opponent wrestling at 120 pounds in the Joe Fitch Invitational tournament on Nov. 30. Craven was one of four individual champions for the Wildcats, who were runner-up in the team scoring. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt wrestling team improved its season dual record to 4-0 by dominating three non-conference foes inside the Humboldt gym Tuesday night, Dec. 4.

The Wildcats crushed East Sac County 71-9, Ridge View 78-3 and South Central Calhoun 54-24. Next action is a conference double dual with Iowa Falls-Alden and Algona on Thursday night at Iowa Falls.

Tue
04
Dec

Humboldt boys fall to Ogden, 67-48

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 8:35am

Jacob Thurm pulls down a rebound last week in Humboldt's season-opening victory over Manson-Northwest Webster on Nov. 27 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The high-scoring Ogden Bulldogs brought their attack into the Humboldt gym Monday night and left with a 67-48 victory over the Wildcats. Ben Heeren led the Bulldogs with 24 points. Humboldt was paced by Jacob Thurm with 13 points and Calvin Carlson was next with 11. Matt Miller supplied six and Jamison Heinz added five. Ogden improved to 3-1 overall while Humboldt evened at 1-1.

Humboldt will play host to Algona on Friday, Dec. 7, in a North Central Conference opener.

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

Mon
03
Dec

WILLIAM H. BRUNDIGE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 3:50pm

WILLIAM H. BRUNDIGE, 78, Humboldt, died at his home on Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2018. 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.

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