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31
Oct

BREAKING NEWS: Livermore man found guilty of murder

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 3:10pm

Jeffrey Lynn Winters, a resident of Livermore at the time of the death of a LuVerne man 14 months ago, has been found guilty after a jury trial in Algona. Winters was convicted Wednesday in the murder of Randy M. Page, 54, of LuVerne, on Aug. 27, 2018. Winters pleaded guilty to a July 2018 stabbing assault in Humboldt County earlier this month.

A Kossuth County District Court jury has found a Livermore man guilty of first degree murder in a 2018 shooting in the town of LuVerne.
Jeffrey Lynn Winters, 61, of Livermore, was found guilty Wednesday afternoon by a 12-member jury after a nearly six-hour deliberation.
The verdict came after a week-long trial in Kossuth County District Court in Algona. The state and defense completed their cases on Tuesday. The defense did not present a witness on Winters’ behalf.
Winters was arrested on Aug. 28 in Mason City and charged in the shooting death of Randy Merle Page, 54, of LuVerne.
Page was found lying on the garage floor of his home at 202 Hanna Ave. in LuVerne late in the afternoon of Aug. 27, 2018.

Thu
31
Oct

Humboldt city election has contested races on November 5 ballot

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:05am

Pictured from left: Humboldt mayoral candidates Dan Scholl and Walter Jensen, Third Ward Council candidates Joel Goodell and Ariel Echevarria, Second Ward Council candidate John Sleiter and First Ward Council candidate Matt Dominick.

By KENT THOMPSON
The 2019 city and school elections are next Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls are open at locations in the county from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Humboldt Independent wanted to get the ideas of candidates running for offices in city government.
In an effort to do so, a questionnaire was sent out to the candidates running for Humboldt Mayor and Humboldt City Council in Wards 1, 2 and 3.
Here is a sampling of thoughts:
Mayor Dan Scholl on incentives for local businesses: "With the significant structural investment the city is making in the downtown, I think it’s important to offer support of our existing businesses and to continue to be proactive in our approach of trying to attract new. While the council can take credit for listening and taking action, some of these ideas were actually generated from conversations with local business owners during the discussion of the revitalization process."

Thu
31
Oct

Trick or Treat tonight

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:02am

The Nicole and Shawn Little home on 5th Street North in Humboldt celebrates Oct. 31 in a big way. Find the family among the many decorations from left to right: Destiny Little, Austin Little, Emery Little and Nicole Little. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

It’s Halloween and area towns are celebrating with Trick or Treat tonight (Thursday). Here is a rundown of activities in the area.
Humboldt—Trick or Treating 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dakota City—Trick or Treating 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Renwick—Trick or Treating 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Gilmore City—Trick or Treating 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Livermore—Trick or Treating 5-7 p.m.
LuVerne—Trick or Treating from 5-7 p.m. with a party at the LuVerne Community Center to follow.
Bode—Costume parade at the public library at 4:30 p.m. Library staff will escort children to businesses for treats. Trick or Treating will be from 5-7 p.m. in Bode.

Thu
31
Oct

October 31, 2019

Thu
31
Oct

Moffitt Animal Shelter breaks ground

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:01am

Turning soil at the site of the Moffitt Animal Shelter recently, from left: Board members Dr. Erin Kramer, Travis Goedken, Larry Plagmann, Dave Lee, Rick Pedersen, donor Mary Moffitt, Board members Pat Hill, Dr. Aubrey Cordray, Michelle Erickson, Jess Tepner and Melissa Rees. Not pictured Board members Kathy Peterson, Julie Kruger and Frank Hacker. Humboldt Independent photo. See photos of this event in the Buy a Photo link at the top of this page.

By Kent Thompson
Members of the Humboldt Community Animal Shelter Board of Directors gathered with lead donor Mary Moffitt last Thursday evening at the site of the Moffitt Animal Shelter on 19th Street North, south of Union Cemetery. The Board was overwhelmed by a $250,000 donation announced last week by Moffitt, a California resident who grew up in the Humboldt/Dakota City area. The amount will be enough for the construction of the shelter, which is expected to cost $244,000. Local developer Jim Gronbach will be constructing the building and hopes to have footings poured before the end of the year and to have the building completed by April.

Wed
30
Oct

PAUL E. JOHNSON

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:38pm

PAUL E. JOHNSON, 90, of Humboldt, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Humboldt Care Center North.

Wed
30
Oct

GLADYS M. TRASK

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:35pm

GLADYS M. TRASK, 71, of Humboldt, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Wed
30
Oct

DOUGLAS M. TERWILLIGER

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:34pm

DOUGLAS M. TERWILLIGER, 69, of Ottosen, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at his home.

Wed
30
Oct

MARILYN J. ULRICH

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:32pm

MARILYN J. ULRICH, 86, Sheldon, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, at the Sanford Sheldon Senior Care in Sheldon.

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Oct

October 30, 2019

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