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GERALD A. MCCLELLAN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 11:15am

GERALD A. "JACK" MCCLELLAN, 90, LuVerne, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge.

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June 27, 2019

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Activities announced for 4th of July week in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 12:04am

The Run White and Blue 5k and 10k road races begin and end on Sumner Avenue in downtown Humboldt, beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. This is a scene from the beginning of last year's race. Humboldt Independent file photo.

There will be several activities to celebrate the 4th of July in Humboldt next week.
Activities will kick off with the Farmer’s Market in Bicknell Park on Wednesday, July 3, from 4-7 p.m. There are new vendors and new produce and products and something different every week. Saturday Farmer’s Markets run from 8 a.m. to noon at Bicknell Park. There will be one on Saturday, July 6.
Independence Day will begin in a patriotic and fit way with the Run White and Blue 10k and 5k walk/runs beginning on Sumner Avenue at US Bank. The walk/run can be competitive or recreational leisure. Dogs on leashes and youth in strollers are welcome if accompanied by their owners.
All of the proceeds go to the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight veterans in Humboldt County wanting to go to Washington, D.C. Six Humboldt County vets have signed up for the next flight, which leaves Saturday, Sept. 21. More may sign up.

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Jun

Relay for Life is this Friday at HHS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 12:03am

The Humboldt County Relay for Life is Friday, June 28 at the Humboldt High School track, beginning with pre-registration at 5:30 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Kylee Myott (left) with husband Bob and daughter Hadley, and Renee Anliker (right) with daughter Megan, son Cain and husband Dan, will be the lead lap cancer survivor honorees.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Relay for Life annually includes more people, as more individuals and families are impacted by cancer and feel the need to lend their physical, mental, emotional and financial support to combat this deadly disease.
The Relay for Life celebrates the success stories and revels in the shared experience of coming together for a life-saving cause.
This year’s activities will begin with the pre-registration of teams and survivors beginning at 5:30 p.m. MoJo Productions will be providing musical entertainment.
The opening celebration ceremony, prayer, presentation of colors and National Anthem will begin at 6 p.m.
The survivor ceremony and victory lap will begin at 6:15 p.m. at the Humboldt High School track at Mason Maach Field. It will be followed by the caregivers’ lap and then a lap by the teams participating.

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27
Jun

Full slate of events at 2019 Humboldt County Fair

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 12:02am

An expansion of the Humboldt County Fair beef barn is currently under way, along with underground trenching to complete the final stage of electrical writing to be buried on the grounds. The fair board received a grant from the Humboldt County Community Foundation to assist with the project. The 2019 Humboldt County Fair runs from July 23-29. Humboldt Independent photo.

The upcoming 2019 Humboldt County Fair has some new and returning popular entertainment including Impact Pro Wrestling, Lucas Oil Tractor/Pickup and local pickup pull, rising country music star AC Jones, Rice Bull Riding, motocross races and the Tough Truck Challenge.
The Humboldt County Fair is July 23-29, kicking off on Tuesday with some 4-H judging. Wednesday night’s 7 p.m. grandstand event includes the Little Miss and Mister Contest, 4-H Style Show and Fair Queen Contest. Admission is free.
Impact Pro Wrestling will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. Admission is free and features wrestlers Tyler Jones, Ray Feuring, women wrestling and more.
On Friday night, the Lucas Oil Tractor and Pickup Pull, along with a local pickup pull, takes place at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for youth ages 5-12 with those under five admitted free.

Wed
26
Jun

Witzke will finish his baseball career at Harding University

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 2:44pm

Chris Witzke rears back before delivering a pitch for the DMACC baseball team in a 2019 season game. Witzke will take his talents to Harding University in Search, AR. Photo courtesy DMACC.

Chris Witzke has learned a lot about patience over the last two years.

His patience has translated into a new opportunity to continue his education and play collegiate baseball. The 2016 Humboldt High School graduate will attend Harding University in Searcy, AR. Searcy is located northeast of Little Rock.

“I’m excited about going to Harding University. It’s a really nice school and they have a very competitive baseball program. I think it will be pretty fun,” Witzke said. Harding University competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Great American Conference. Witzke will continue as a pitcher and outfielder at Harding.

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26
Jun

LARRY L. CIBERT

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 1:50pm

LARRY L. CIBERT, 73, Humboldt, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

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June 26, 2019

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Wildcat boys upend Webster City, 6-1

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 6:54am

Jacob Thurm fires a pitch for the Humboldt baseball team in a recent home game. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt baseball team picked up a key conference win at Webster City Wednesday night, topping the Lynx 6–1. The Wildcats are now 13-8 overall, 6-2 in the NCC.

Wildcats wallop Bulldogs, 14-4
The Humboldt baseball team avenged an early season loss at Hampton by rolling to a 14-4 victory over Hampton Dumont CAL Monday night (June 24) in a Humboldt. Michael Brightly earned the win pitching for Humboldt, which clubbed 11 hits.

Humboldt improved to 12-8 overall, 5-2 in conference play.

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