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December 2019

Thu
19
Dec

Workplace bullying policy to be added at school

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:05am

New Humboldt School Board President Tate Satern presented a policy that has been adopted in the Sioux City School District regarding workplace bullying. Satern would like the policy added to the Humboldt Community School District's list of policies and procedures.

By Phil Monson
The addition of a policy on workplace bullying and the elimination of work sessions were among the main topics of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Humboldt School Board on Monday night (Dec. 16).
Board president Tate Satern provided a copy of proposed policy 403.7 which would address workplace bullying in the district. Satern said the Sioux City School District has the policy in place. He also said he contacted legal counsel with the Iowa Association of School Boards and they have given their approval to the policy.
Before the board began discussion, Satern read a prepared statement.

Thu
19
Dec

Microbrewery planned for former post office

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:03am

Larry Beilke is pictured with kegs at his Tractor Lift Brewery in this 2016 photo. Beilke and Don Olson have purchased the old post office building on Taft Street from the city, with hopes of remodeling it into the new home for Tractor Lift. Humboldt Independent file photo by Phil Monson.

By KENT THOMPSON
A local small business looking to expand, has plans to remodel the former Humboldt Post Office building at 30 Taft St. N.
On Monday night, following a public hearing, the Humboldt City Council on a 4-0 vote (Councilman Joel Goodell was not in attendance) agreed to accept an offer to purchase the property at 30 Taft St. N. from developers Don Olson and Larry Beilke. The purchase price is for $1.
Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken reported that while he fielded calls and discussed the former post office building with several parties, the request to purchase from Olson and Beilke was the only one received.
Beilke started and has operated the Tractor Lift Brewery since 2015. He said he started beer-making as a hobby at his home. He started making larger quantities and opened a new location at 708 Sumner Ave.

Thu
19
Dec

Celebrate the holiday season in Humboldt/Dakota City

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 12:02am

After a change of heart, Merlin Fort’s Hillside Spectacular is again filling the skies of Dakota City and Humboldt this Christmas season. Here is a front view of his home along 2nd Street South in Dakota City. The attraction is open nightly through the holiday season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

There is still time to see holiday displays in Humboldt. Here is a list of ongoing attractions.

Wed
18
Dec

December 18, 2019

Tue
17
Dec

Wildcat boys top HDC, girls fall by 2

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 10:13pm

Humboldt's Sam Fischer scores inside against Algona in the Wildcats' hard-fought 60-56 loss at home to the Bulldogs on Dec. 13. Humboldt bounced back with a 14-point victory at Hampton on Dec. 17. Independent photo.

Humboldt split a pair of North Central Conference games at Hampton on Tuesday night (Dec. 17). The Wildcat boys were 59-45 winners while the girls lost a hard-fought 44-42 contest.

Humboldt returns home on Thursday night when they host Eagle Grove.

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

Mon
16
Dec

IONE L. GREBNER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 3:20pm

IONE L. GREBNER, 75, of Humboldt, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. 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
16
Dec

ARTHUR "RICHARD" CHRISTIANSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 11:09am

ARTHUR "RICHARD" CHRISTIANSON, 93, of Bode, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. 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.

Sat
14
Dec

Wrestlers go 5-0 to win Ogden Duals

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 10:14pm

Humboldt's Colten Goodell controls his opponent in their 220-pound match in the Joe Fitch Invitational wrestling tournament in Humboldt on Dec. 6. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team moved their season dual record to 11-0 by going 5-0 to win the Ogden Dual Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The Wildcats defeated Woodward-Granger (58-15), Gilbert (36-36 tie-breaker), Carroll (36-31), GTRA (66-10) and Greene County (51-27).

Humboldt returns to action at Hampton on Dec. 19 when they tangle with HDC, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Pocahontas.

See full story in the Independent.

Fri
13
Dec

Humboldt boys push Algona before falling, 60-56

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:13pm

Gabe Gidel of Humboldt broke through the Algona defense for this basket in the Wildcats' 60-56 loss to the Bulldogs on Dec. 13 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Humboldt boys' basketball team came up on the short end of a 60-56 North Central Conference boys' basketball game in the Humboldt gym on Dec. 13.

The Wildcats overcame a slow start but fell short in the final minute as their season record slipped to 2-1 overall, 0-1 in the NCC. Jacob Thurm scored 16 points, Sam Fischer powered in 14 and Jamison Heinz made nine to lead the Wildcat scoring. Gabe Gidel scored eight. Wyatt Wegener led Algona with 18 points. Collin Bleich and Jason Cecil each had 17 for the Bulldogs.

Humboldt returns to action at Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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

Fri
13
Dec

Algona 3-pointers too much for HHS girls

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:07pm

Humboldt's Jayda Hoefer battles Algona for a rebound in the Wildcats' home court loss to the Bulldogs on Dec. 13. Independent photo.

The Algona Bulldogs buried 15 3-point baskets, including nine in the first half, en route to a 73-41 victory over the Humboldt girls' basketball team in a North Central Conference game in Humboldt on Dec. 13.

Mady Lange and Kendal Clark each scored nine points to pace the Wildcats. Jori Hajek and Bae Arnold each had seven while Jayda Hoefer made five and Kaylee Shaner added four. Algona was paced by Abbey Holmes with 14 points. Cameryn Etherington scored 13 and Aliyah Buscher made 11 for Algona.

Humboldt, 2-1 overall, 1-1 in the NCC, travels to Hampton on Tuesday, Dec. 17, for another NCC contest.

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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