October 2019

Tue
08
Oct

KIMBERLY J. SANTILLI

KIMBERLY J. SANTILLI, 57, Bode, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center, following a sudden illness. 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.

Mon
07
Oct

TROY B. KIRCHHOFF

TROY B. KIRCHHOFF, 46, of Humboldt, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Thu
03
Oct

New ENT physician practicing at HCMH


Dr. Tracey Wellendorf (left) and his assistant, RN Jen Brosh (right) will be at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital on the third Wednesday of the month. The ENT specialist is holding a TNE, a small fiber optic tube that goes through the nose and allows the doctor to look inside the throat. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
As his website says, Dr. Tracey Wellendorf has been attending to ear, nose and throat problems of citizens in western Iowa for more than 20 years, and is now bringing his specialty to Humboldt.
Dr. Wellendorf is headquartered at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, but is a traveling man, with nine satellite clinics covering a large portion of western, west central and southwest Iowa. He has clinics at Buena Vista Regional Hospital and Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City in the UnityPoint affiliate network.
Dr. Wellendorf was born and raised in Audubon. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Creighton University in Omaha with a bachelor’s of science degree in chemistry. He received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC.

Thu
03
Oct

Mustangs hold off Humboldt, 17-12


Humboldt tacklers bring down a Boone ball carrier in the Wildcats' 7-6 victory at Boone on Sept. 27. Wildcats pictured, from left: Sam Fischer, Carter Krichau, Matt Miller and Caden Matson. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt High football team battled Dallas Center-Grimes down to the final minute of their annual homecoming contest Friday night but fell short to the Mustangs, 17-12 in a Class 3A District 2 game on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

Jamison Heinz scored on touchdown runs of 31 and 67 yards, respectively to lead Humboldt.

Humboldt is 1-5 overall, 1-1 in Class 3A District 2. The Wildcats host Webster City in their final home game of the regular season on Oct. 11.

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
03
Oct

Firefighter Tony hangs it up after 40 years


Tony Hosford is pictured before the 4th of July parade with his grandsons, Levi, Anthony and Jayden.

Tony Hosford recently retired after 40 years on the Humboldt Fire Department, 16 years of which he served as Fire Chief.
Hosford served three years on the Livermore Fire Department before moving to Humboldt in 1979, bringing his grand total to 43 years in the fire service.
Since 2009, he’s also served on the Humboldt Ambulance Service and continues in his role as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
“I serve to give back to the community. I can still do everything required of a firefighter, but with a bad shoulder and two bad knees it takes a lot longer to recover. We have a good, young department. I decided 40 years was a good round number to retire,” Hosford said.
Read more about this longtime public servant in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
03
Oct
Thu
03
Oct

Genevieve's is back in business


Phyllis Johnson of Bode was one of many people who couldn't wait to see the newly remodeled and expanded Genevieve's at HCMH. The popular snack bar/gift shop reopened on Sept. 26. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
When the Genevieve Carlson estate donated more than $100,000 in her memory to establish a snack bar inside the hospital lobby, last Thursday was just the kind of day they had in mind.
Bustling with activity inside and out, lots of smiling faces and friendly conversation, it was evident that the supporters of café and gift shop had missed their little coffee nook during the past 17 months.
Door prizes, mystery gift bags and merchandise discounts were part of the day’s excitement.
And people weren’t just there for freebies. Genevieve’s reported taking in $4,000 in sales last Thursday alone.
“We are humbled beyond belief by the proceeds and all the support shown the hospital. It truly is amazing,” HCMH’s Mardi Ratzlaff said of the turnout.
Read more about this event and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Thu
03
Oct

Graaf charged with theft and forgery from Jergens


Krystle Graaf of Humboldt has been charged with six felony counts in allegedly taking funds from her place of employment and depositing them in her own account, according to the Humboldt Police Department.

A Humboldt woman faces charges on six felony counts after allegedly absconding with funds from her place of employment.
On Sept. 23, the Humboldt Police Department (HPD) arrested Krystle Lynn Graaf, 32, of Humboldt, after a multiple-month investigation.
According to the HPD, Graaf began working for Jergens Auto Body and Alignment, 1207 11th St. N. in Humboldt as a part-time employee in December 2014, and began full-time in June 2015. She continued to work this until this past May.
According to the criminal complaint, from Sept. 6, 2017 to May 20, 2019, Graaf committed acts of theft and forgery for her own financial gain on a continuing basis against Jon M. Hotovec, owner of Jergens Body and Alignment.

Wed
02
Oct
Tue
01
Oct

Wildcat girls fall to Cowgirls in 4 sets


Emily Zaugg of Humboldt (left) goes above the net to score against Hampton-Dumont-CAL last week in varsity volleyball in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

Sole possession of first-place in the North Central Conference volleyball standings was on the line tonight (Oct. 1) when the Humboldt Volleyball team hosted Clarion-Goldfield-Dows inside the Humboldt gym. CGD prevailed by scores of 25-21, 25-27, 25-22 and 25-22.

Humboldt slipped to 22-3 overall, 4-1 in the NCC. CGD Improved to 5-0 in the NCC.

Next action for the Wildcats will be at Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Wildcats also play in the Mason City tournament on Oct. 12.

Humboldt will visit Webster City on Oct. 15 and host Algona Garrigan on Oct. 17 to close out their regular season.

Regional tournament play begins on Oct. 23 with pairings to be determined soon.

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

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