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May 14, 2020

Thu
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May

716 Main opens doors at half capacity

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:04am

The new three sided bar at 716 Main in downtown Humboldt features a concrete bar top with frost rail to keep drinks cold. There are also USB charging stations, 20 beers on tap and unique lighting within the bar top.

716 Main, a new restaurant in downtown Humboldt, had a “soft opening” last weekend to help train staff and is open for business evenings (5-9 p.m.) this week. Starting the week of May 26, 716 Main will be open regular hours (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
Initial dining will be in the bar area as construction work is finished up in the main dining room.
In compliance with current state rules, dining will be open at 50 percent capacity. Call ahead seating is available.
Take out is available by calling (515) 332-1441.
The former Rustix location in downtown Humboldt has been extensively remodeled.
The former dining room area is now the bar area, featuring a custom built three-sided bar with a concrete bar top and a frost rail for keeping drinks cold. The bar area has seating for about 118 people.

Thu
14
May

Rec Center opening delayed, summer rec and pool on hold

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:03am

Summer recreation games are in doubt as the city awaits more direction from the state and determining if games can safely be played. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
During the coronavirus pandemic there has been a lot of talk about states and communities enforcing shelter in place orders. While that wasn’t the case in Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds did sign a Public Health Emergency Declaration, which closed many businesses and limited activity in the state. The governor just recently announced the relaxing of commerce restrictions provided businesses abide by public health guidelines.
It is because of those guidelines that the city of Humboldt has yet to open the Humboldt Recreation Center.
Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken reported Tuesday that himself, Mayor Dan School and interim Recreation Director Paxton Petersen met with Humboldt County Public Health officials late Monday afternoon at the Rec Center to discuss additional measures the city should enact to protect members using the facility and Rec Center staff.

Thu
14
May

Humboldt County Relay for Life goes virtual for 2020

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:02am

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previously scheduled Humboldt County Relay for Life on June 26 has been changed to a virtual event on that date with hopes of having an in-person relay later in the summer. This is a photo from last year's event. Humboldt Independent file photo.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the previously scheduled Relay For Life of Humboldt County has now been changed to be a virtual/online event on Friday, June 26. They are hoping to do an in-person Relay in July 2020 (date TBD). Relay For Life is all about togetherness, but the safety of their patients, survivors, volunteers and staff is always a top priority.
“During this difficult time, can-cer won’t stop, and neither will we,” said Tina Coleman, Senior Community Development Manager for the American Cancer Society. “Even though we cannot cur-rently be face-to-face, we’re committed to continuing to fight cancer head-on and hope that you will stand together with us, even when we’re apart.”

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May

May 13, 2020

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May

JERRY W. TAYLOR

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:48am

JERRY W. TAYLOR, 81, of Ottumwa, died Friday, May 8, 2020, at home of multiple myeloma.

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May

JAMES L. ANDERSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:31am

JAMES L. ANDERSON, 75, Pleasant Hill, formerly of Humboldt, passed away peaceable at his home on Thursday, May 7, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness with COPD.

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May

LONA R. WILSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:28am

LONA R. WILSON, 62, of Humboldt, passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, May 6, 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.

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May

KENNETH E. LEE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 10:27am

KENNETH E. LEE, 68, of Humboldt, passed away at his home on Friday, May 1, 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.

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May

Witzke looks back on shortened baseball season

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 9:53am

Chris Witzke

When the middle of March arrived, Chris Witzke and his Harding University baseball team were having what was shaping up to be a pretty good season.

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