October 2019

Thu
24
Oct

Contested races in 2 of 3 Humboldt school elector districts


From left: Incumbent Brody Clark taking on Kathy Yoakam for Director District 4; incumbent Kyle Kluender facing off against challenger Kristi Clark in Director District 2; and Tate Satern of Dakota City running unopposed in Director District 1. District 4 and District 2 seats are for four-year terms, Satern is running for two years to fill out the unexpired term of Mike Heier/Janell Smith.

By Phil Monson
When voters in the Humboldt Community School District take to the polls on Nov. 5, they will be asked to fill three seats on the board of education.
In the Humboldt School District, there will be three board seats on the election ballot with two incumbents seeking re-election. Board president Brody Clark is seeking re-election to Director District 4, where he will be opposed by Kathy Yoakam. Veteran board member Kyle Kluender is seeking re-election to his District 2 seat, where he will face challenger Kristi Clark. Both seats are for four-year terms.
Tate Satern of Dakota City is running unopposed for the District 1 seat previously held by Janell Smith, who was appointed on June 17 to fill out the term of Mike Heier, who stepped down from his post. Smith has opted not to run. There are two years remaining on the District 1 seat.

Wed
23
Oct

Mary Moffitt donates $250,000 to build county animal shelter


Humboldt/Dakota City native Mary Moffitt (right) has announced that she is donating $250,000 to have a animal shelter (left) constructed in Humboldt's Northwest Industrial Park. The Humboldt Community Animal Shelter non-profit board is overjoyed and say that with Moffitt's donation, other contributed funds from municipalities and the county, other organizations and individuals can go for equipping the building and caring for animals.

By KENT THOMPSON
Pat Hill was overjoyed when she walked into Humboldt City Hall Friday morning. She had good news to share.
The Humboldt Community Animal Shelter was getting a donation beyond its wildest dreams, all thanks to a lady who confesses that she loves cats and cares about dogs too.
That lady is Mary Moffitt, a part-time Dakota City resident who lives in Altadena, CA, an unincorporated area that is part of Los Angeles County and directly north of Pasadena.
Mary grew up in the Humboldt/Dakota City area and has come back to visit often during her adult life.
She announced on Friday that she was giving a $250,000 donation to the Humboldt Community Animal Shelter to get a shelter building built.
“This is just great for the Humboldt community. Animals are a major thing for this community and Mary Moffitt’s donation is just awesome!” Hill exclaimed.

Wed
23
Oct
Wed
23
Oct

BREAKING NEWS: Family escapes burning home on 8th Street North


Flames shoot up from the backside of this home at 512 8th Street North in Humboldt late Tuesday night. The Humboldt Fire Department was called to the scene shortly before 11 p.m. and remained at the north side location into the early morning hours Wednesday. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt Fire Department was dispatched to a house on fire shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday night.
The call was to a two-story wood frame house at 512 8th Street North in Humboldt.
According to the Humboldt County Assessor’s website, the deed holder of the property is Derek L. Holmes and Krystle Southard.
According to Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy Roger Bennett, A Good Samaritan saw it and stopped by the Law Enforcement Center and notified dispatch.
When Bennett arrived on the scene he alerted two adults, three children and a dog inside the residence, who quickly fled to safety. “I don’t believe they were aware their house was on fire,” Bennett said.
When the Humboldt Fire Department arrived, there were flames and thick smoke shooting out of the backside of the house.

Tue
22
Oct

Wildcat girls down Cherokee in 3A Region 2 volleyball opener


Humboldt senior Claire Varangkounh goes above the net to score against an opponent in a recent home volleyball match for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

The Humboldt volleyball team opened Class 3A regional tournament play in the Humboldt gym Wednesday night (Oct 23) by blanking Cherokee in 3 straight sets by scores of 25-18, 25-16 and 25-13.

Humboldt, now 29-5 overall on the season, will host Algona in a regional semifinal on Oct. 29. Algona topped Southeast Valley 3-2 in another first round match.

The other side of Region 2 has Carroll Kuemper hosting Greene County and OABCIG hosting Sioux City Heelan.

The Region 2 championship is set for Monday, Nov. 4 in Storm Lake.

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

Fri
18
Oct

GEORGE L. TOMPKINS

GEORGE L. TOMPKINS, 83, of Hamilton, MT, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Fri
18
Oct

LEON D. KLEISS

LEON D. "BUTCH" KLEISS, 90, of Humboldt, died peacefully, surrounded by family and close friend, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. 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 subject line.

Fri
18
Oct

Tigers claw past Humboldt, 45-6


Humboldt defenders swarm around a Webster City ball carrier in the Wildcats' 27-21 home loss to the Lynx on Oct. 11. The Wildcats look to end their season on a positive note when they visit Perry on Friday, Oct. 25. Independent photo.

The Carroll Tigers took a 21-6 halftime lead and went on to beat Humboldt, 45-6 Friday night (Oct. 18) in a Class 3A District 2 football game at Carroll.

The victory dropped Humboldt's record to 1-7 overall, 1-3 in district play. Carroll, 5-3 overall, 4-0 in district play, will meet Dallas Center-Grimes on Oct. 25 in a game that will determine the district champion. DCG defeated Webster City Friday night, 41-27 to move to 7-1 overall, 4-0 in district play.

Humboldt's only score came on a long kickoff return by Jamison Heinz for a touchdown in the first quarter.

Humboldt closes out its regular season at Perry on Oct. 25.

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
17
Oct

BREAKING NEWS: Rolfe fugitive found in Dakota City


Michael John Gord of Rolfe was arrested late Wednesday evening by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office in Dakota City. He was transported to the Pocahontas County Jail where he is being held on five felony counts, including attempted murder.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) reports that an arrest has been made of a man wanted for attempted murder.
The PCSO reports that at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, they received word that the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) had arrested Michael John Gord, 28, of Rolfe.
Gord was arrested by Humboldt County authorities at 502 3rd Ave. S. in Dakota City.
He was transported to the Pocahontas County Jail, where he is being held on $100,000 cash bond.
Gord, formerly of Dakota City, is being charged with attempted murder, a class B felony; three counts of willful injury – causing serious injuries, all class C felonies; and one count of going armed with intent, a class D felony.

Thu
17
Oct

A stopped school bus means, you stop too


When the stop sign arm is extended on a school bus and the red flashing lights are on all drivers are required by law to stop in all directions. People going around stopped school buses is a growing problem and a huge safety issue for children boarding or exiting school buses. Humboldt Independent photo.

In the first 31 days of school, 11 drivers went around a stopped school bus with the stop sign extended and lights flashing.
Humboldt and Twin Rivers Transportation Director Leo Reigelsberger is appealing to drivers to please not go around a stopped school bus.
“Is saving a minute or two of time worth it? It could be a child’s life we are talking about,” Reigelsberger said.
Humboldt and Twin Rivers have invested in more cameras on school busses. Out of the 11 incidents, nine were recorded on video. The videos have been turned over to law enforcement to charge drivers.
“Fortunately, thus far no child has been injured. My fear is that a child is going to get hit,” Reigelsberger said. “The majority of incidents have happened right in town on the preschool routes.”

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