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SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 9:55am

SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON, 93, of Dakota City, died at her home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. 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
06
Apr

Spring sports schedule changes for Iowa high schools

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 2:50pm

Humboldt High senior Donovan Froisland hurls the shot during the Wildcats' indoor home track meet on March 13 at the recreation center. It has been the only meet of the season for the Wildcats due to the suspended spring season due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The spring sports seasons are now tentatively slated to begin on May 1. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have announced a new schedule for the suspended spring sports season.
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, school has been suspended until April 30. Classes will tentatively resume on Friday, May 1.
To stay in line with the school schedule, the IHSAA and the IGHSAU have announced all spring sports will resume on May 1 with the first competition date on May 4.
Post-season for boys’ golf will be May 26 for sectionals and June 1 for districts. State meets will take place June 8-9.
Post-season for girls and boys track and field will be May 28, with the state meet scheduled for June 4-6 in Des Moines.
Post-season for girls’ golf takes place May 29 and June 5, with the state meets to be held June 11-12.

Mon
06
Apr

LLOYD C. MCBURNEY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 10:35am

LLOYD C. MCBURNEY, 90, died Thursday, April 2, 2020. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Thu
02
Apr

Food wanted for Shag the Drag Friday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:45pm

This lady was so happy to get out of the house she was dancing for joy last Friday night in downtown Humboldt. She was one of many who “dragged main” just for the fun of it. Another event is planned for this Friday from 7-8 p.m. Attendees are asked to leave non-perishable food items at Voltage Ink, 602 Sumner Ave., for the Humboldt County Ministerial Association Food Pantry.

UDMO, who manages the local food pantry for the Ministerial Association, is partnering with Jennifer Tille coordinator of the “Shag the Drag” event being held on Friday nights from 7-8 p.m. Rebecca Jensen, Outreach Specialist, with UDMO reached out to Jennifer and suggested a food drive along with the “Shag the Drag” event she started to help keep the community positive during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Jennifer was gracious enough to accept the challenge and “roll” with it.
They are just focusing on food needs right now to help feed our families in crisis in Humboldt County. A few suggestions would be cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese boxes, instant potatoes, rice and pasta packages, Ramen soup, soups, spaghetti sauce and noodles, Chef Boyardee canned meals. They might look at having non-food items donated in the future such as laundry detergent, shampoo, soap and yes that dirty word toilet paper!

Thu
02
Apr

HCMH annonces preparedness for 1st COVID-19 case

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:36pm

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, county EMS, Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Humboldt County Emergency Management and the Humboldt Fire Department will "Light the Way," this Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Citizens are asked to step outside their home or look out their windows to see emergency vehicle drive around the city of Humboldt in a noisy and colorful parade. There will be no one walking in the parade, just a group of emergency vehicles. The event is planned to give Humboldt and Dakota City residents a sign of strength and hope in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details on the route can be found on our COVID-19 link under April 3.

By KENT THOMPSON
While Humboldt County awaits its first positive case for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) and UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Humboldt officials say they are prepared, and are asking for the public's health and cooperation in combating the deadly pandemic, which has infected 549 Iowans and more than 226,000 Americans. There have been 11 Iowa deaths as of April 2.
Regarding equipment, HCMH CEO Michelle Sleiter said the hospital is “OK for the present time,” but could well be in a shortage stage should the virus escalate locally. “We want to thank Sande Construction for donating many masks for our use,” Sleiter said. She said not all patients being seen require the precaution of the N95 protective masks.
Regarding tests kits for the virus, Sleiter said the hospital has a few and hopes to get more.

Thu
02
Apr

Humboldt to host Purdue/Iowa State wrestling dual

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:30am

Tony Ersland (left), a 1992 Humboldt High School graduate and head wrestling coach of Purdue University, will bring his team to the Humboldt High School gym on Sunday Dec. 20, for a dual with Iowa State University, coached by 1981 Humboldt graduate Kevin Dresser (center). Humboldt wrestling coach Chad Beaman (right) made the announcement last week.

Event will be held Dec. 20

Thu
02
Apr

Humboldt football schedule announced by state

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:28am

Humboldt head football coach Derrick Elman congratulates his players as they return to the sideline after scoring in a game last fall at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Wildcats open Aug. 28 at Algona

Homecoming Oct. 2 vs. Webster City

Thu
02
Apr

Dresser has Cyclone wrestling on the move

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:24am

KEVIN DRESSER

By Phil Monson

Thu
02
Apr

April 2, 2020

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