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May 2019

Thu
30
May

No. 2 Humboldt girls move to 8-0 overall

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Kendal Clark is about to drive the ball for a base hit in this recent at-bat for the Wildcats in varsity action at Wildcat Field in Humboldt. The No. 2 ranked Wildcats remain unbeaten on the new season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The No. 2 ranked Humboldt softball team (Class 3A) moved to 8-0 overall on the season on June 1 by stopping Mason City (2-0) and Eagle Grove (7-6) in Humboldt.

Ellie Jacobson pitched a 2-hitter with 11 strikeouts in the Wildcats' victory over Mason City. Carlie Thompson went 2-for-3 at bat, including a home run, to power Humboldt's 6-hit attack.

In the second game with Eagle Grove, Jacobson and Kyah Arnold combined from the pitching circle while Humboldt clubbed 11 hits at the plate.

HUMBOLDT 5, OGDEN 0
Humboldt shutout the Ogden Bulldogs, 5-0 Friday night (May 31) in Humboldt in non-conference play. Wildcat pitcher Ellie Jacobson scattered 3 hits and struck out 12. Humboldt backed her up with seven hits, including two of her own with a double and 2 RBI. Mady Lange doubled in a run for Humboldt.

Thu
30
May

Humboldt baseball team split 2 games in home tournament

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 11:26am

Humboldt's Caden Matson is shown here at the plate for the Wildcat baseball team in a recent home game. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt baseball team split two games in their home tournament last Saturday, June 1.

The Wildcats lost the first game to Estherville-Lincoln Central, 15-13, before winning 12-2 over Central Springs.
The two-game split gave the Wildcats a 5-2 overall record entering their third week of the regular season.

Humboldt baseball team dominates SE Valley, 14-1
The Humboldt baseball team scored 8 runs in the fourth inning and went on to whip Southeast Valley 14-1 in five innings Thursday night (May 30) in Humboldt in non-conference action. Cade Witzke pitched a 4-hitter for the Wildcats, who moved to 4-1 in the season. Witzke also homered in the 3rd inning and Joey Busse doubled twice for the Wildcats.

Humboldt drubs East Sac County 14-1
The Humboldt baseball team improved to 3-1 on the season by drubbing East Sac County, 14-1 on May 29.

Thu
30
May

May 30, 2019

Thu
30
May

Graduating seniors honored at commencement

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:06am

From left to right: Senior Valedictorians Kelly Boleyn, Calvin Carlson and Isabella Luu, and Salutatorian Yureni Carvajal.

Kelly Boleyn, Calvin Carlson and Isabella Luu were named Valedic-torians of the Humboldt High School graduating Class of 2019 at commencement ceremonies held Sunday afternoon, May 26, in the high school gymnasium. Salutato-rian honors went to Yureni Carva-jal. Isabella Luu and Carter Holm were awarded the Marvyl Friesth Award.
Silver Cord Award recognition: Calvin Carlson, Arielle Naeve and Madeleine Ruzicka.
This year’s graduating class has 94 members and 19 are in National Honor Society. Sixteen students earned a 3.0-3.499 Grade Point Average during their four years at Humboldt High School.

Thu
30
May

Local business starts fires to grow grass

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:03am

One of the workers for Custom Seeding and Habitat (right) is dwarfed by the height of the smoke and flames during a prairie burn north of Humboldt on May 3. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Creating a good prairie environment requires management, including the burning of the existing grass in order to stimulate growth of prairie grass seeds to eliminate competition from other plants.
That’s what John Kollmorgen and his crew were doing earlier this month on the David Boswell property on 200th Street in Section 19 of Grove Township.
Kollmorgen operates Custom Seeding and Habitat in Humboldt, but his territory is throughout the state. He provides pollinator and native grass seeding services, mid-contract options for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, which can include controlled burning and inter-seeding. The company also provides invasive tree removal services.
Read more about this story and see more photos of the work in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
30
May

Fair Queen entries sought

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 12:02am

Pictured are 2018 Humboldt County Fair Queen candidates and their fathers. The county is seeking a large number of entries for this year's contest. The deadline is noon on Friday, June 14. Humboldt Independent file photo.

Entries are being accepted for the 2019 Humboldt County Fair Queen Contest.
The contest is open to ages 16-21. Deadline for entering is noon on June 14. A $50 sponsorship is needed for each candidate by a business, community organization or a family member.
The competition will take place on July 18 at 9 a.m. at the ISU Extension Office in downtown Humboldt. Coronation takes place the evening of July 24 at the Humboldt County Fair grandstand.
The 2019 Humboldt County Fair Queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Humboldt Mutual Insurance Association, $250 for State Fair Queen Contest expenses, plus additional gifts and scholarships from Humboldt County businesses.
Judging will be based on leadership ability, poise and self-motivation.

Wed
29
May

Humboldt girls golf team 2nd in state tournament

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 6:38pm

Humboldt's state runner-up girls golf team after competing in the Class 3A state tournament in Ankeny on May 28-28, from left: Nora Carlson, Frances Carlson, Kenzie McCartan, Morgan Hotovec, coach Jess Harklau, Arielle Naeve, Kelly Boleyn and Addie Birdsell. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt girls golf team shot a sizzling 342 on the second day of the Class 3A state tournament on Wednesday (May 29) and finished strong to place runner-up in the team scoring.

The Wildcats finished with 701 strokes to finish behind champion Dubuque Wahlert at 653. Third place Cedar Rapids Xavier was 19 strokes back with 720.

Humboldt, which shot 359 in the first round, clipped the school record of 343 set in 1985 by Marv Buhr’s squad that won the 2A title that year.

Freshman Nora Carlson led Humboldt with a 36-hole total of 160. Frances Carlson shot 177 while Kelly Boleyn and Kenzie McCartan each had 182.

See full story with photos, statistics and interviews in the Humboldt Independent. Select the link in this page to get started.

Wed
29
May

May 29, 2019

Tue
28
May

Humboldt girls fall in regional soccer opener, 3-1

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 7:44pm

Humboldt's Shayna Lange (right) kicks the ball to a teammate in the Wildcats' 3-1 loss to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on May 28 in regional soccer tournament action in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Humboldt's record-setting soccer season came to an end Tuesday night (May 28) in a 3-1 loss to Garner-Hayfield-Ventura in the first round of regional tournament play.

In the match played in Humboldt, the two teams battled to a scoreless tie at the end of regulation. The scoreless deadlock remained after two overtime sessions, forcing a third overtime where each team had five free kicks. GHV scored on its first three tries while Chase Rice was the only Wildcat to score on her attempt.

The loss ends Humboldt's season at 11-6 overall. The 11 victories is a school record for most wins in a season.

See full story with photos, statistics and interviews 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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