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Fri
30
Aug

Humboldt falls at Algona in season opener, 61-27

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:21pm

Humboldt's Jamison Heinz sprints downfield for a big gain in the first half of the Wildcats' 61-27 loss at Algona on Friday, Aug. 30, in a non-district season opener for both football teams. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Algona, led by Wyatt Wegener's five touchdown runs, had the answer for Humboldt Friday night (Aug. 30) in every quarter as the Bulldogs went on to a 61-27 victory over the Wildcats in a non-conference season football opener at Algona.

Humboldt fell behind 27-0 late in the first half and got on the board with 6:30 left in the second quarter on a touchdown pass play from quarterback Jacob Thurm to tight end Sam Fischer. Jamison Heinz scored on a 50-yard touchdown run in the third quarter for the Wildcats, which trimmed the Algona lead to 41-13. Thurm hooked up with Heinz for another scoring pass play which made it 41-20. Midway through the fourth quarter Thurm teamed up with Caiden Baker for a 45-yard scoring pass play which cut the Algona lead to 41-27.

Heinz led Humboldt with 153 yards rushing.

Humboldt will return home on Friday, Sept. 6, to host Garner-Hayfield/Ventura in non-conference action.

Fri
30
Aug

ROBERT A. GIDDINGS

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 8:47am

ROBERT A. GIDDINGS, 87, Hampton, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at Franklin General Hospital in Hampton.

Thu
29
Aug

Wildcat runners sweep titles at IFA

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 10:35pm

The Humboldt High cross country teams swept both team titles in the Iowa Falls-Alden Invitational held on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Mayne's Grove recreation site.

Quinton Orr's first-place finish in 16:28.32 paced the Humboldt boys. Eric Wittrock was third in 17:25.33 while Devon Coon ran fifth and Trevor Jacobson was eighth. Nolan Jergens was 14th, Carter Theesfeld 22nd and Jackson Chambers 38th to round out Humboldt's varsity lineup.

Bryce Gidel was second in 20:02.30 to pace the Wildcat girls. Brett Harklau ran fourth in 22:39.52, Kirstyn Beaman was fifth in 22:40.01. Allison Hoag was 22nd, Grace Smith 26th, Shelby Hayden 30th and Erin Wittrock 39th to round out the varsity scoring for the Humboldt girls.

Humboldt returns to action at Webster City on Tuesday, Sept. 5, starting at 5 p.m.

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

Thu
29
Aug

August 29, 2019

Thu
29
Aug

New 'Blue' at school is SRO

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 12:05am

Humboldt’s new School Resource Office Susan Rutz (left) visits with (from l to r:) 10th grader Zion Green, freshman Jayse Allen and senior Chris Larson during the first day of school last Friday, Aug. 23. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Counselor, coach, mentor, director, Dakota City’s Susan Rutz has worn many hats during her career.
This week, Rutz is donning a new one, that of School Resource Officer with the Humboldt Community School District.
“My main job is to keep the school safe. I hope some things I can share with students will help them in their family life and out on the street. The second thing is to build a positive relationship between law enforcement and the community. A lot of what we see about law enforcement these days is negative. I want to project positive things our law enforcement officers are doing," Rutz said.
“I also want to be a resource for students in school, whether it be about be about mental health, substance use issues, issues of abuse, housing, food or shelter. I want to get students the help they need to be successful,” Rutz said.

Thu
29
Aug

Opheim family has record winners at Iowa State Fair

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 12:04am

The Opheim family and friends are shown with Bella’s Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. Submitted photo.

Humboldt’s Bella Opheim not only had the Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog overall at the Iowa State Fair, but at the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Aug. 17 her hog sold for a record price of $62,500.
The sale price broke the all-time record for any species.
Another one of Bella’s hogs placed third overall. Her older brother, Jack, a freshman at Humboldt High School, placed sixth in the Intermediate Showmanship division and received a belt buckle. More than 300 competed in the intermediate showmanship division.
“It was an unbelievable week for the Opheim family,” Bella and Jack’s father, Jason, said.
It turns out 50 years ago almost to the date, Jason’s father, John Opheim, had the Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog at the Iowa State Fair.
Read more about the 'Fair' week that was 'Grand' for the Opheim family in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
29
Aug

Ernst talks trade, tariffs and renewables

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 12:03am

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst talked to state and local ag leaders during a 60-minute roundtable discussion at the Humboldt County Extension and Outreach office on Friday, Aug. 23. Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
When campaigning in Iowa in 2016, Donald Trump’s message played well among Iowa farmers.
In 2019, Trump’s policies are beginning to wear a little thin, even among those who consider themselves pretty staunch Republicans.
On Friday, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) visited Humboldt to get an indication from local and state farm leaders about the status in the heartland and what producers are dealing with as trade wars continue, fuel exemptions dry up markets and commodity prices continue to plummet.

Wed
28
Aug

September NOW!

Mon
26
Aug

DANIEL J. PETERS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 1:49pm

DANIEL J. PETERS, 82, West Branch, formerly of Humboldt, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at his rural West Branch home.

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