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March 2019

Thu
28
Mar

Humboldt County qualifies for state and fed. disaster funds

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 12:05am

The overflowing banks of the Des Moines River made this road impassable on the south edge of Bradgate last week. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

By KENT THOMPSON
It’s a disaster.
That’s the word from state and federal authorities, as more than two-thirds of Iowa’s 99 counties are being severely impacted by flooding, including Humboldt County.
Humboldt County is one of 56 Iowa counties that have been declared federal disaster areas, following action by President Donald Trump on Saturday, March 23, which will trigger federal emergency assistance, in addition to the state disaster proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds, which will allow Humboldt County residents to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.
For Humboldt County specific, Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger said the county is pretty fortunate that the flooding has not been worse.

Thu
28
Mar

1.91 percent raises for teachers and support staff

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 12:04am

Hy-Capacity participated in the National FFA “Give the Gift of Blue” to help students who couldn’t afford one of their own to receive FFA jackets. A pair of jackets were donated to the Humboldt FFA. From left to right are: Humboldt FFA members Kallie Nilles and Lauren Erickson; Dave Olson and Shay Saathoff, both of Hy-Capacity; and FFA members Carter Krichau and Tyler Bowden. Humboldt Independent photo.

By Phil Monson
The Humboldt Community School District and the Humboldt Education Association have reached an agreement for the 2019-20 salary contract.
During Monday’s regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education, the board approved an increase of 1.91 percent for all certified teaching staff, as well as support staff.
The increase in pay for each teacher next year will be $1,035. The increase does not include health insurance or FICA/IPERS. The salary advancement classification will remain the same in the master contract.
The board voted 2-1 in favor of the increase. Board member Robert Myott, who made the motion to approve the contract, voted yes, along with board president Brody Clark. Board member Suzanne Newton voted no. Board members Kyle Kluender and Michael Heier were not present.

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28
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March 28, 2019

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March 27, 2019

Tue
26
Mar

Kevin Bratland named NEWA Coach of the Year

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 9:40am

KEVIN BRATLAND

Coast Guard Academy head wrestling coach Kevin Bratland, a Dakota City native and former Humboldt High and Wartburg College standout, was recently named the New England Wrestling Association Coach of the Year.

Bratland, in his fifth season as head coach at the Coast Guard Academy, led the Bears to a 9-3 dual meet record and the team finished 18th nationally and the Bears were 28th as a team at the NCAA Division III National Championships.

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

Mon
25
Mar

VIOLA E. SCHOEBERLEIN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 11:56am

VIOLA E. SCHOEBERLEIN, 95, Humboldt, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. 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.

Fri
22
Mar

Humboldt girls win 7 events to take team title

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:23am

Lily Groat helped Humboldt's girls claim the team title of the Nielsen Family Indoor Track meet held on March 21 inside the new Humboldt Recreation Center. See full story in the Humboldt Independent. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt won seven events en route to winning the team title of the Nielsen Family Indoor Track meet held on March 21 inside the Humboldt Recreation Center.

For Humboldt, Paige DeWinter won the 200-meters in 28.64 seconds and the 400-metera in 1:07.87. Bryce Gidel won the 3,000-meters in 11:05.85.

Humboldt also won the 4x200-meter relay in 1:56.68, the 4x400-meter relay in 4:30.91, the 1,600-meter medley relay in 4:39.28 and the 4x60-meter shuttle hurdle relay in 40.10 seconds.

The combined girl-boy team score had Humboldt winning with 173 points, followed by Spencer with 122, Southeast Valley with 78 and Forest City with 31.

The Wildcats open their outdoor season at Clear Lake on Tuesday, April 2.

See full story with photos and results in the Humboldt Invitational. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Fri
22
Mar

Boys win 9 events to take team title

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:19am

Justin Jones of Humboldt hurls the shot for the Wildcats, who won the team title of the Nielsen Family Indoor Track meet on March 21 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt won nine events to take the team title of the Nielsen Family Indoor coed track meet held March 21, inside the Humboldt Recreation Center.

For the Wildcats, Jamison Heinz won the 60-meter dash in 7.46 seconds while Quinton Orr won the 1,600-meters in 4:54.07. Carter Theesfeld won the 3,200-meters in 11:52.74 and Owen Terwilliger threw the shot 49-1.

Humboldt also won the 4x200 relay, the 4x400 relay, the 1,600-meter medley relay, the 4x800 and 4x60-meter shuttle hurdle relay events.

The Wildcats will open their outdoor season at Eagle Grove on Tuesday, April 2.

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
22
Mar

Humboldt girls 1st in coed indoor track

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:12am

The Humboldt girls track team won another team title, taking top honors in their second, home coed indoor meet of the season, the Nielsen Family Invitational on Thursday, March 21 inside the Humboldt Recreation Center.

Humboldt claimed first-place finishes in six events. Paige DeWinter won the 200-meters in 28.64 seconds and the 400-metera in 1:07.87. Bryce Gidel won the 3,000-meters in 11:05.85.
Humboldt also won the 4x200-meter relay in 1:56.68, the 4x400-meter relay in 4:30.91, the 1,600-meter medley relay in 4:39.28 and the 4x60-meter shuttle hurdle relay in 40.10 seconds.

The combined team score with the boys had Humboldt winning with 173 points, followed by Spencer with 122, Southeast Valley with 78 and Forest City with 31.

See full story with photos and results 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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