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Mon
09
Dec

ELLA I. ROSSING

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 1:41pm

ELLA I. ROSSING, 97, of Livermore, died Friday, Dec. 2019, in hospice care in Johnston.

Fri
06
Dec

Humboldt wrestlers win Joe Fitch Invitational

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 11:23pm

Humboldt's wrestling team won the team title of their own Joe Fitch Invitational Tournament on Dec. 6. The squad is shown here with its coaches, managers and cheerleaders. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team crowned 3 individual champions and placed 10 in the top 3 to win the team title of the Joe Fitch Invitational on Friday, Dec. 6 in Humboldt.

Cole Nelson (106), Cresten Craven (120) and Colten Goodell (220) won their weight classes as the Wildcats scored 251.5 points to finish ahead of runner-up Emmetsburg which had 244.5.

See full story in the Independent.

Fri
06
Dec

JERRY C. DIEDRICK

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 8:25am

JERRY C. DIEDRICK, 83, of Humboldt, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 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
06
Dec

GLENN E. WERGELAND

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 8:23am

GLENN E. WERGELAND, 97, of Humboldt, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at his home. 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.

Thu
05
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers pin ELC in opener, 66-9

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:50pm

Humboldt's Colby Clarken (right) works for a takedown against Estherville-Lincoln Central's Quinton Marquez in their 126-pound match in Humboldt on Dec. 5. Clarken ended up winning by fall in 2:00 and Humboldt won the meet, 66-9. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt wrestling team recorded eight pins and rolled to an easy, 66-9 victory over Estherville-Lincoln Central Thursday night (Dec. 5) in a non-conference season-opening dual inside the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats got pins from Cole Nelson at 106 pounds, Jase Goodell at 113, Cresten Craven at 120, Colby Clarken at 126, Ty Gargano at 132, Fletcher Satern at 152, Colten Goodell at 220 and Josh Beldin at 285.

Jordan Jensen won by forfeit at 138 and Levi Naeve won 14-9 at 160. Braxden Scott was a 9-4 winner at 170 and Logan Nilles won by forfeit at 170.

Humboldt returns to action at home on Friday, Dec. 6, when they host the Joe Fitch Invitational starting at 4:30 p.m.

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

Thu
05
Dec

Supervisors discuss snow removal route times

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:04am

This is an Iowa DOT snowplow, but Humboldt County Secondary Roads workers say they are often clearing county roads before Highway 169 gets cleared of snow. Snow removal operations and start and end times were a matter of discussion Monday during the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting. Submitted photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Up well before the break of day, Humboldt County’s secondary road workers clean roads and move snow long before most people have had their first cup of coffee.
So, would there be any benefit for county road crews to be out any earlier?
That was the point of discussion during a work session between County Engineer Ben Loots and the three county shop foremen: Jeff George (Humboldt), Denny Lippolt (Hardy) and Tom Collins (Bode).
The consensus from the engineer and road foremen was that heading out earlier would have little benefit in most cases and could be a safety and efficiency of work issue in some cases.
The standard operating procedure for cases of overnight snowfalls of a measurable amount is for the three foremen to go out at 3 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. and run the route, or at least a portion of the route.

Thu
05
Dec

Community meeting planned about Humboldt betterment

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:03am

Following the downtown lighted parade last Saturday was the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Parley Finch Plaza. With the Humboldt/Dakota City Chamber disbanding at the end of the year, some people are wondering who will take over some Chamber duties. To discuss, attend a community open house Wednesday, Dec. 18, 4-7 p.m. at the Humboldt Community Seniors Center, 607 1st Avenue South. Short presentations will be at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken announced that the city will be hosting a community open house from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Humboldt Community Center (Senior Citizens building), 607 1st Avenue South. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss community betterment (future Chamber of Commerce-type activities) wanted in the community.
Goedken said organizers are not just looking for community celebration and recognition activities, but potential volunteers and ideas for big ticket items like the Des Moines River Reasoner Dam and the Wildcat Wonderland Playground.
He asks interested citizens to attend and offer their input and be willing to provide their names and emails for activities and projects they are interested in volunteering for.

Thu
05
Dec

December 5, 2019

Wed
04
Dec

BREAKING NEWS: Coralville man arrested in murder and robbery

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 2:36pm

Thirty-five-year-old Valentino Williams of Coralville has been arrested and charged with first degree murder and first degree robbery in the murder of Jessica Weishaar of Algona and the bank robbery of the Security State Bank in Lu Verne Wednesday morning. Williams is being held in the Kossuth County Jail on the forcible felony charges.

By KENT THOMPSON
An arrest has been made in the Wednesday, Dec. 4 shooting and bank robbery in Lu Verne.
Valentino Williams, 35, of Coralville, has been charged with murder in the first degree and robbery in the first degree in connection with the murder of Jessica Weishaar, 43, of Algona, an employee of the Security State Bank, 102 Dewitt St., Lu Verne.
The criminal complaint states that Williams did willfully, deliberately and with premeditation while participating in a forcible felony, kill Jessica Weishaar.
On Dec. 4 at 8:40 a.m. the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a request for an ambulance. Reports came into 911 in Kossuth County that a female victim had been shot outside the Security State Bank in Lu Verne. The victim was later determined to be Weishaar, who died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds.

Wed
04
Dec

Hajek named all-state

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 9:06am

JORI HAJEK

Hajek, McDaniel earn all-district honors

Humboldt High junior Jori Hajek was named honorable mention all-state volleyball by the Iowa Coaches Association.
It was the second straight year Hajek received the honor.
In addition, Hajek and teammate Deni McDaniel were also named to the Class 3A All-District team in the central region. They helped Humboldt compile a 30-6 overall record in 2019 and finish runner-up in the North Central Conference standings.

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

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