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Fri
15
Mar

Humboldt boys claim indoor track opener

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 9:21pm

It was an exciting photo finish when Humboldt's Matt Miller burst past an Algona runner on the final lap to give the Wildcats the victory in the final event of the evening, the 4x400 relay. Humboldt claimed the team title in its indoor track meet held on Mar. 15 inside the new Humboldt Recreation Center. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt won five events and claimed the team title of the boys' first annual Nielsen Family Indoor Track meet held Friday night (Mar. 15).

The Wildcats finished with 133.5 points. Pocahontas Area was second with 99 while Webster City was third at 86. Algona finished fourth with 66, Eagle Grove was fifth with 30 and Boone scored 5.5.

Humboldt's first-place finishes came from Justin Jones in the shot put, Quinton Orr in the 3,200 meters, Jamison Heinz in the 60-meters, the shuttle hurdle relay and the 4x400-meter relay. Humboldt's Matt Miller passed two runners on the final lap in the 4x400 for a thrilling finish to end the meet.

Next action for Humboldt will be a coed indoor meet on Mar. 21, starting at 4:30 p.m.

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

Fri
15
Mar

HHS to present Robin Hood

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 8:38am

Sunbeams reach through the trees of Sherwood Forest and we only hope they will bring more pleasant weather as the spring play will soon be presented on March 22 and 23. Students this year will be bringing the classic tale of Robin Hood to the stage. Auditions were held Jan. 10 and 14, with an enthusiastic group. The production will feature nine seniors, 17 juniors, 12 sophomores, and four freshman working alongside a dedicated student crew.

Thu
14
Mar

Council may act on downtown project Monday; discussion planned for 5 p.m.

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 9:46am

A packed city council chambers was the scene for a community meeting about downtown streetscape improvements Wednesday, March 6. Several comments were heard from the public on their likes and dislikes of the proposed changes. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
A crowd of about 30 citizens packed Humboldt City Hall last Wednesday, March 6.
The citizens asked some questions, received some answers and weren’t bashful about sharing their opinions on what a revamped Sumner Avenue in downtown Humboldt should look like — and what it shouldn’t look like.
The Humboldt City Council is expected to take up the matter at its next meeting, Monday, March 18. There will be a workshop at 5 p.m. to discuss the matter, with possible action during the regular meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Humboldt City Hall. “We would like to get a direction from the Council on the project,” City Administrator Travis Goedken said at the conclusion of the March 6 meeting. Citizens interested in the discussion and making their voices heard may attend.

Thu
14
Mar

'Traditional farmer' becomes conservation winner

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 9:43am

Dyle Erickson checks out the soil quality in a field. He says his use of no-till farming and the planting of cover crops is helping to transform his soil.

It took several years before Dyle and Barb Erickson went ahead and tried adopting cover crops and transitioned to no-till for their soybeans. But now that they have, they are seeing more and more positive results each time they are in the field.
“This has made farming exciting again to me…..that desire to learn and try things,” Dyle said.
“I’ve noticed no difference in yields. There’s a lot of focus on yields, but I like to look at profitability. When comparing no-till with cover crops versus conventional tillage, I’d say at worse I’m breaking even when comparing the two systems. The most important aspect is it’s improving the soil structure and making the fields sustainable,” Erickson said.

Thu
14
Mar

New owner for women's clothing store

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 9:36am

Michelle George (right) and her daughter, Emma, are pictured in Carbon, a women’s clothing store located at 1212 5th Avenue North in Humboldt. George worked at Carbon and became the owner on Feb. 1.

Michelle George has purchased Carbon, a teen through women’s clothing store located at the corner of 5th Avenue North and Highway 169 in Humboldt.
George purchased Carbon from founder Tonya Heier effective Feb. 1.
George and her daughter, Emma, had worked at Carbon since October of 2017.
“This is something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s also something that Emma might be interested in doing as a career,” George said.
Read more about the business in this week's Humboldt Independent. On sale now. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

Thu
14
Mar

March 14, 2019

Wed
13
Mar

Potential flooding in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 12:47pm

Due to continues rain and snow melt the Humboldt County Emergency Management Agency which is comprised of representatives of each city in Humboldt County, The Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff’s office has decided to offer the citizens of Humboldt sandbagging supplies. The sand bags and sand pile will be available after 1200 PM Wednesday March 13, 2019 at the Humboldt County Secondary Roads Building, East of Humboldt near Humboldt Motor Sales. Look for the Hoop Building.
The sand bags will be available for self-fill and self-haul. Please only take what you absolutely need.

Wed
13
Mar

Wildcat girls win inaugural indoor track opener

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 12:14pm

Humboldt's Allison Hoag (front) takes the baton from teammate Elizabeth Hildreth in one of the relay events in the Wildcats' indoor meet on Mar. 12 at the new Humboldt Recreation Center. Photo by Phil Monson.

The first annual Nielsen Family Indoor Track Meet at the new Humboldt Recreation Center was a big success on Tuesday (Mar. 12) as the Humboldt High girls' track team claimed the team title in the four-team meet.

The Wildcats totaled 90.5 points to outdistance runner-up Gilbert (79). Pocahontas Area (22.5) and Webster City (11) round out the team scoring.

Humboldt got first-place finishes from Paige DeWinter in the 200-meters, Lily Groat in the 60-meter hurdles, Brett Harklau in the 800-meters, Bryce Gidel in the 3,000-meters, Kendal Clark in the shot put, the 4x60 shuttle hurdle relay and the 1,600-meter distance medley relay.

Next action will be a coed indoor meet on Thursday, Mar. 21. The Wildcat boys will hold their own indoor meet on Friday, Mar. 15.

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

Wed
13
Mar

March 13, 2019

Tue
12
Mar

Humboldt wrestlers set school record for dual wins in a season at 25

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 9:53am

Joey Busse leaps into the arms of Humboldt wrestling coach Chad Beaman after winning his championship match at 145 pounds in the Class 2A state tournament in Des Moines on Feb. 16. At right is assistant coach Luke Satern and school athletic trainer Andy Newell. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Busse is Musselman Award winner for 4th straight year

It was a record-setting year for the Humboldt wrestling team.
The Wildcats set a school record for most dual meet wins in a season at 25. Team and individual awards highlighted the squad’s potluck dinner banquet held on Mar. 7 at the high school cafeteria.
Humboldt head coach Chad Beaman presided over the event and distributed awards with help from his assistants Justin McDaniel, Luke Satern and Cordes Olthoff.
Humboldt ended the year with a 25-4 overall dual meet record, including 6-1 and tied for first in the North Central Conference.
Individually the Wildcats had one conference champion in senior 145-pounder Joey Busse, who went on to finish the year with a 47-0 record and claim the Class 2A state championship.

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!

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