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Tue
27
Oct

HUMBOLDT ADVANCES TO STATE VOLLEYBALL!!!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 11:12pm

The Humboldt volleyball team celebrates after winning their Class 3A regional final match against MOC-FV on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Schaller. Humboldt, 33-3, defeated the Dutch 3-2 to earn the school's first-ever state tournament trip. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

EARN SCHOOL'S FIRST EVER STATE TOURNAMENT TRIP

The Humboldt volleyball team earned the school's first ever trip to the state tournament after they held off MOC-Floyd Valley, 3-2 in a Class 3A Region 2 championship match in Schaller Tuesday night (Oct. 27).

The Wildcats, 33-3 overall and ranked 10th in the latest rankings, defeated the Dutch by scores of 25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 23-25 and 18-16.

Humboldt will face top-ranked Osage in the first round at state on Monday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. inside the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids.

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

Tue
27
Oct

ROGER E. BENJAMIN

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 1:51pm

ROGER E. BENJAMIN, 89, of Gilmore City, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the Long Term Care Unit 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.

Tue
27
Oct

Wildcats meet MOC-FV tonight in 3A Region 2 final

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 8:51am

Humboldt players celebrate after scoring a point in the Wildcats' Class 3A Region 2 match with Algona on Oct. 19 in Humboldt. The Wildcats face MOC-FV in a regional final in Schaller on Oct. 27. Independent photo.

The Humboldt volleyball team will be looking to secure the school's first ever state tournament berth when they face MOC-Floyd Valley (24-2) in a Class 3A Region 2 championship match in Schaller tonight (Oct. 27). Action begins at 7 p.m. inside the Schaller gym.

Humboldt is 32-3 overall and ranked 10th while the Dutch are ranked No. 6.

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

Mon
26
Oct

GARY T. BERTE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:18am

GARY T. BERTE, 58, of Livermore, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Mon
26
Oct

BRETT F. HUNDERTMARK

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 8:16am

BRETT F. HUNDERTMARK, 59, of Bode, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City.

Fri
23
Oct

Spencer rallies past Humboldt late, 42-35

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:13pm

Humboldt quarterback Caden Matson powers his way for yardage against the Spencer defense in the Wildcats' 42-35 loss to the Tigers on Oct. 23 in Spencer in second round Class 3A playoff action. The loss ended Humboldt's season at 5-4 overall. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Spencer scored the winning touchdown with less than a minute to play to rally past Humboldt, 42-35 in a Class 3A second round football playoff game in Spencer Friday night (Oct. 23).

Humboldt trailed 13-12 at halftime but put together their own rally in the fourth quarter after trailing 34-19. Humboldt scored twice and was successful on both 2-point conversion plays to take a 35-34 lead.

Humboldt ends its season at 5-4 overall.

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

Fri
23
Oct

Third COVID-19 death reported in county

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 5:29pm

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Department of Public Health today (Friday afternoon) announced the third death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The individual was in the 61-80 age group.
“We are saddened to report the county's third COVID-19 related death. We urge residents to continue being vigilant and supportive of each other as we work together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect each other,” said Humboldt County Public Health Director Joleen Sernett.
This loss is a reminder that we must all do our part to protect our most vulnerable. This means to stay home if you are sick, maintaining six feet distance from those outside of your household, washing your hands often, and wearing a face covering when social distancing is not possible.

Thu
22
Oct

October 22, 2020

Thu
22
Oct

Open house for new animal shelter is Nov. 7

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:06am

Pat Hill (left) and Dr. Erin Kraemer, board members with the Moffitt Animal Shelter, stand in front of the new facility, which was built on 19th Street North in Humboldt. An Open House is planned for Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Humboldt Independent photo.

The public will have an opportunity to come see the new Moffitt Animal Shelter during an Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shelter is located at 1308 19th Street North in Humboldt (north of ADF Systems and south of Union Cemetery).
People are encouraged to bring something for the shelter to the Open House (see list of needed items later in this story), or make monetary contributions (send to PO Box 123, Humboldt, IA 50548). Cookies and refreshments will be served.
Members of the Humboldt High School Student Senate will also be taking donations on Nov. 7 from 9-11 a.m. in front of Hy-Vee, Fareway and Bomgaars. Read more about the new shelter and see photos in this week's edition of the Humboldt Independent, on sale today. Get your copy delivered by clicking on the subscribe link at the top of this page.

Thu
22
Oct

City seeks letters for support for flashing stop signs

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:02am

After years of discussion and only minor affirmative action on the issue of improved safety at the intersection of Highway 169 and Wildcat Road/4th Avenue SW, Mayor Dan Scholl is reaching out to interested parties and is trying to obtain letters of support for replacement of the current stop signs and overhead flashing beacon with solar-powered LED lighted stop signs.
“We’ve discussed before about our concerns as a city about the safety at that intersection and the reluctance of the DOT to address those concerns,” Scholl said.
“I have taken it upon myself to visit with Representative Mike Sexton and Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink and Senator Kraayenbrink responded and contacted the Senate liaison with the Iowa DOT. They said they would revisit the issue again. The senator recommended we obtain some letters of support.

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