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Algona stuns Humboldt in region 2 semifinal, 4-2

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 10:01pm

Humboldt shortstop Jori Hajek stopped this infield grounder in the Wildcats‘ 4-2 loss to Algona in semifinal round regional tournament play in Humboldt on July 12. Independent photo.

Unranked North Central Conference foe Algona pulled off a stunning upset Friday night (July 12) in Humboldt by holding off the Wildcats, 4-2 in a Class 3A Region 2 semifinal round softball game.

The Bulldogs (16-10) advanced into a regional final against Spirit Lake, which defeated Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, 6-2. Humboldt, ranked No. 3 in the state, bows out at 28-3 overall. Humboldt managed five hits off of Algona pitcher Kamryn Etherington. Humboldt hurler Ellie Jacobson scattered seven hits and struck out 15 Algona batters. Ashlyn Clark made two hits in her final game in a Humboldt uniform.

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
12
Jul

RUTH A. M. MCCURRY

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 4:05pm

RUTH A. M. MCCURRY, 99, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Clarion.

Fri
12
Jul

JOAN L. MALKMUS

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 3:40pm

JOAN L. MALKMUS, 86, of Humboldt, formerly of Livermore, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. 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 sub-ject line.

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July 11, 2019

Thu
11
Jul

Grassley visits Jet Company

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:05am

Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley (center left) shares a story with Jet Company President Leon Heider (center right) while a staff member listens in. Grassley stopped in Humboldt last week to tour the local trailer manufacturer and visit with management and employees. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Iowa senior Sen. Charles Grassley is encouraged that momentum on trade issues are moving in a positive direction, which is good news for Iowa farmers and small business manufacturers.
Grassley made a brief visit to Humboldt Wednesday, July 3 where he met with company officials and employees of Jet Company, a locally owned and operated manufacturer of trailers for agricultural and commercial applications.
Grassley answered questions from employees and others after a tour of the plant.
He talked about his staff members, how he receives information and about his reason for running for office in the first place.
Grassley said he was encouraged that after he and other leaders met with President Trump, the aluminum and steel tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico were lifted.

Thu
11
Jul

Livermore Daze July 19-21

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 12:03am

Team Livermore members pictured front row (l to r: Joann Landolt, Marlys Trauger, Elden Landolt, Diane Jensen, Jean Larson, Carolyn and Ivan Frederickson. Back row: Steve Larson, Roger McNeill, Gregg Jensen and Ron Trauger. Team Livermore members not present were: Larry and Jane Trauger, Jennifer Rolland and Rich Shimon.

By KIRK HUNDERTMARK
Team Livermore, Barney’s Tavern and the City of Livermore have been preparing for the upcoming Livermore Daze celebration by cleaning the streets and painting new yellow lines. Summertime in Iowa just brings out the music in people, with good music brings the people to Livermore.
Entering their 19th year as a driving force in the Iowa music scene, Standing Hampton has expanded and updated their repertoire and talent pool and proudly present a six-piece power pop and rock ensemble that draws on even more vocal and performance firepower and flair to deliver a show above and beyond expectations. They take the stage Saturday, July 20 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Friday evening, July 19, at 6 p.m., opens with the Clark Brothers Co-ed Slow-pitch Softball Tournament. The games will be timed with four women on the field per team. There will be a $100 per team entry fee and the games will be played on the Dallas Clark Ball Field.

Wed
10
Jul

Humboldt girls in 10-0 romp in regional opener

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:44pm

Humboldt catcher Mady Lange caught this pop up foul ball for an out in the Wildcats' 10-0 victory over Clear Lake on July 8 in Humboldt. The triumph sealed Humboldt's fourth straight North Central Conference championship. Independent photo.

Ellie Jacobson pitched a no-hitter, struck out 10 and went 3-for-3 at the plate, including a home run, to power the Humboldt softball team past Sheldon, 10-0 in four and one-half innings Wednesday night (July 10) in a Class 3A first round regional tournament game in Humboldt.

Humboldt, 28-2 overall, will host Algona (15-10) in a regional semifinal on Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Algona advanced by edging Estherville-Lincoln Central, 2-1 in eight innings in Wednesday's first game in Humboldt.

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

Wed
10
Jul

Wildcats fall at Garrigan, 7-4

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:41pm

Humboldt's Jared Diesburg watched a fly ball he hit to right field last week in the Wildcats' home victory over Iowa Falls-Alden. Independent photo.

Algona Bishop Garrigan used a 5-run third inning to take command against Humboldt and went on to post a 7-4 victory over the Wildcats in a non-conference game at Algona on July 11. The Wildcats slipped to 19-10 overall.

Lynx turn back Humboldt, 11-4
Webster City jumped out to a 9-1 lead after four innings and went on to beat Humboldt, 11-4 in a North Central Conference baseball game in Humboldt on Wednesday (July 10) night.

The Wildcats moved to 9-3 in the NCC. The victory gave the Lynx a share of the conference title. They can win the NCC outright by beating Iowa Falls-Alden on Monday, July 15.

Humboldt will play at Spencer on Friday, July 12, in non-conference action.

Humboldt wraps ups its conference slate by playing at Algona on Monday, July 15. The Wildcats host Storm Lake on July 16 in their regular season finale before starting district tournament play on July 19 against Webster City at Slater in a 5 p.m. contest.

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