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Jan

MARY A. GRONBACH

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 10:58am

MARY A. GRONBACH, 56, of Dakota City, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 27, in her home with loving family surrounding her.

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29
Jan

TERRY L. KOCHER

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 10:55am

TERRY L. KOCHER, 67, of Humboldt, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Humboldt Care Center South. 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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28
Jan

January 28, 2021

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28
Jan

Chief Sanders looks to make HPD A No. 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:03am

New Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders said his duties will be 99 percent administrative to start. He started work for the city on Jan. 11. He will be gone the second through fourth weeks of February and first week of March but will return full-time beginning March 8. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
New Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders is enough of an idealist to believe that change can come. He is also enough of a pragmatist to realize that it won’t happen overnight.
Sanders said his first job is revising the department’s policy manual and getting things in order and providing some direction to the police officers.
“Getting policies restructured and in place is my number one priority, because everything builds off that. It protects the city, the citizens and the officers,” he said.
“Operationally we won’t be making any changes until we can obtain information and evaluate,” the new chief said.
“Either by default or intentional design, the officers here are doing a lot of things that will be retained (in restructuring). I haven’t seen anything yet that has given me heartburn,” Sanders commented.
“It will be enhancements, trying to take things to the next level,” the police chief explained about any changes adopted.

Thu
28
Jan

Girls take 2nd at state wrestling; AAU tourney is Feb. 7

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:02am

The Humboldt girls’ wrestling team presented their runner-up state tournament trophy to the school in a gathering Monday night at the high school. Humboldt activities director Greg Thomas (back center) accepted the trophy on behalf of the school. Pictured above, front row (l-r): Mia Harris, Brett Harklau, Breanna Hotovec, Baylie Beers, Kylie Moser, Abby Satern, Ashlyn Sutterfield and Deni McDaniel. Back row: Lexi Roberts, Lillian Morey, Claire Weydert, Kali Beaman, Greg Thomas, Alondra Torres, Maria Elizondo, Kailee Dettmann, Jasmyn Zinnel and Kendal Clark. Not pictured, Alexa Hemmelrick and Mya Vote. Independent photo

The Humboldt girls’ wrestling team presented their runner-up state tournament trophy to the school in a gathering Monday night at the high school. The team took 16 girls to the state tournament in Coralville Jan. 22-23. Of those, 11 contributed points to the team's 124-point second place team finish. Waverly Shell-Rock took the state crown with 256 team points. Humboldt was paced by Kendal Clark's runner-up finish at 170 pounds and Maria Elizondo's third place finish at 160 pounds. "It was a total team effort," Wildcats coach Chad Beaman said. He was impressed by his team's aggressiveness with 26 pins for the tournament. "It's exciting to look back and see the growth we have had in just two seasons," Beaman said.

Thu
28
Jan

Mease pre-school Round Up is March 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 12:00am

Mease Elementary School will be hosting its annual pre-school Round Up Monday, March 1, from 4:30-7 p.m. If your child will be 4 years old or older on Sept. 15, call (515) 332-3578 to register for a 30-minute time slot. Submitted photo.

The staff of Mease Elementary would like to extend a Round Up invitation to all children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15, and plan on attending preschool at Mease for the 2021-22 school year. Round Up will be held for all incoming preschool students and their parents from 4:30-7 p.m. on Monday, March 1. Parents may sign up for a 30 minute time slot by contacting Mrs. Thomas, Mease secretary, at 515-332-3578. Due to COVID-19 we ask that only the parents and future preschooler attend. Masks are required for all.
Read more about pre-school and the requirements in this week's Humboldt Independent. Your trusted source for local news and sports.

Wed
27
Jan

Wrestlers finish 4-3 in NCC duals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 9:12am

Humboldt senior 152-pounder Jordan Jensen (top) works for control of his opponent in the conference tournament in Webster City on Jan. 23. Humboldt begins post-season action in a Class 2A Sectional tournament on Feb. 6 at Spirit Lake. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team capped its regular season dual schedule by winning three matches in a four-team meet at Webster City on Jan. 26.

Humboldt defeated Iowa Falls-Alden (65-12) and lost to Webster City (48-23) to finish 4-3 in the North Central Conference. Humboldt crushed Eagle Grove 69-9 in a non-conference dual to close out the regular season at 13-8 overall.

Next action for the Wildcats will be the Class 2A Sectional tournament in Spirit Lake on Saturday, Feb. 6. The top two individual place winners at each weight class advance to a district meet in Humboldt on Feb. 13.

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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27
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January 27, 2021

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