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Fri
31
Jul

Total county COVID-19 case count stands at 83

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 12:32pm

Humboldt County EMS Director Mike Sexe is pictured with a multi-oxygen administrator and a BreathSaver Plus bag, important resources in getting oxygen to patients quickly. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a greater need for such equipment. The items were purchased through a Discover Recovery Fund gift through the Humboldt County Community Foundation. Submitted photo.

The Humboldt County Department of Health reported no new Novel Coronavirus cases in the county on Thursday, July 30. There have been four new positive cases so far this week.
That comes after Humboldt County’s largest number of positive cases reported in a single week last week, 11 cases reported July 19-25.
This week’s numbers bring the total number of positive cases in the county since reporting began, to 83. Of that number, 73 cases have been identified as recovered. Humboldt County Public Health notes that some recovered cases may not able to be positively determined and no contract tracing would be available concerning those patients.

Thu
30
Jul

Extensive damage to Yacht Club trailer factory

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:06am

A fire started just before noon on Monday, July 27, at Yacht Club Trailers in Humboldt Industrial Park. The company employs about 80 people in the manufacture of boat trailers. All employees were able to quickly evacuate. The fire is suspected of starting in a motor in the powder paint area on the east side of the building. Humboldt Independent photo by Jeff Gargano.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt Fire Department needed backup and wasn’t shy about asking for it at a fire that broke out around 11:45 a.m. Monday morning at Yacht Club Trailers located at 1419 11th St. N. in Humboldt.
“The (paint) system blew a motor and the main breaker and there was smoke exiting the roof of the building when we arrived,” Humboldt Fire Chief Jim Gronbach said.
“There was a lot of fire and heat build-up without a lot of door openings inside,” he said.
“We tried to keep shifting and finding openings to get access. It was more of an external attack than an internal because of the intensity of the blaze and the collapse of a portion of the roof. It was too hot and smoky for our firefighters to be inside. We played it safe and kept everyone outside. We were done fighting the fire around 5 p.m.," Gronbach reported. The Humboldt Fire Department returned a few times Tuesday to put out remaining hot spots.

Thu
30
Jul

Parade of Champions in this week's Independent

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:04am

Holly Kirchhoff (center) was crowned as the 2020 Humboldt County Fair Queen on Wednesday evening, July 22. Julia Berte was named runner-up and also won Miss Congeniality. Pictured from left to right are: Leah Johnson, Emma Clark, Fair Queen Holly Kirchhoff, runner-up Julia Berte and Rose Wredt. Humboldt Independent photo by Jeff Gargano.

The 4-H and FFA livestock shows were held last week at the Humboldt County Fair with animals, exhibitors and spectators.
Lauren Erickson of Humboldt showed the Grand Champion Market Beef. Ryland Morgan had the Grand Champion overall in the Swine Show. Jaxon Kampen showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb. Samuel Bohan and colton Monson, both of Humboldt, showed the Champion Dairy and Meat Goat respectively. Summer Zwiefel had the Grand Champion Mare and Ava McIntire Showed the Grand Champion Gelding in the horse show. Morgan had Best in Show in the Poultry judging with Zwiefel exhibiting the Best Other Bird. Holly Kirchhoff was the 2020 Humboldt County Fair Queen and won Best of Show in the Rabbit Show judging.
See all of the results and the photos in this week’s Humboldt Independent.

Thu
30
Jul

School unveils Return to Learn plan

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:03am

Jenson Construction of Fort Dodge began pouring concrete this week for the new High School parking lot. Humboldt Superintendent Jim Muurray said money has been added to provide wiring under the concrete for the purposive installing security cameras, which were not part of the original construction bid. Drone photo courtesy of Dr. Kirk Whittlesey.

By Phil Monson
With some minor changes, the Return To Learn plan of the Humboldt Community School District was unveiled in last week’s regular monthly meeting.
New school superintendent Jim Murray provided an in-depth outline on the options the district will use depending on the dynamics of the continuing coronavirus pandemic gripping the state and country.
“We don’t have all the answers yet but we are working diligently for the safe return of our students and our staff. For a few weeks now we have had sub-committee staff working on instruction, building, technology and mitigation strategies,” Murray said.
“Again, we won’t have all the answers but we are basing this on all the recommendations from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Humboldt County Department of Public Health, American Academy of Pediatrics, The Iowa Department of Education, Governor Reynolds and surrounding school districts,” Murray said.

Thu
30
Jul

Carbon Boutique opens in 600 block of Sumner

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 12:02am

Michelle George (right) and her daughter, Emma, are shown in the new location of women’s clothing store Carbon Boutique. The store is now located in downtown Humboldt at 630 Sumner Avenue, next to Feather Your Nest. Humboldt Independent photo.

As business grew, Carbon Boutique ran out of space at their location on 5th Avenue North.
After looking at four different possible locations, owner Michelle George found a building with space for current needs and room for future expansion.
“I always thought it would be nice to be on Main Street. I liked the extra storage space, the storefront window and the room for expansion this location offers,” George said.
The new location at 630 Sumner Avenue was remodeled with new paint and a doorway was created for new dressing rooms.
On the weekend of July 18-19, family and friends moved everything to the new location and Carbon Boutique opened for business in downtown Humboldt on July 22.

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Mon
27
Jul

Mount Vernon upends Humboldt in state softball opener, 7-4

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 11:01pm

Humboldt High senior Emily Knight gives a tearful embrace with teammate Addie Birdsell after the Wildcats fell to Mount Vernon, 7-4 in the opening round of the Class 3A state softball tournament in Fort Dodge on Monday night, July 27. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

No. 5 seed Mount Vernon took an early lead and used a five-run seventh inning to upend No. 4 Humboldt, 7-4 in the opening round of the Class 3A state softball tournament in Fort Dodge Monday night (July 27).

The Mustangs, 21-4, collected nine hits off of Humboldt pitcher Ellie Jacobson, who struck out eight, walked none and hit two batters in the final game of her high school career.

Carlie Thompson, Jori Hajek and Ellie Jacobson each had three hits to lead Humboldt. Kendal Clark made two hits and drove in two runs.

Humboldt's season ends at 20-3 overall.

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