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Sun
28
Feb

Public Health announces 230 COVID-19 vaccines for Wednesday, March 3 clinic

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/28/2021 - 6:20pm

Humboldt County Public Health has received confirmation from the Iowa Department of Public Health that it will be receiving 230 doses of COVID-19 vaccine by early this week.
With that confirmation, a vaccine clinic is being scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds for Humboldt County residents 65 and above.
Appointments will be open for scheduling on Tuesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. There are two options for scheduling. People ages 65 and older can either schedule on-line at humboldthospital.org or call the scheduling phone line at (515) 332-7668. Both options will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, March 3 from 7:30-11 a.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds Events Center.
Appointments are required and will be made on first come first served basis through the online and phone registration formats.

Fri
26
Feb

Humboldt boys substate basketball game moved to Tuesday, March 2

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:38am

Humboldt's Caden Matson (center) is surrounded by teammates celebrating his last-second basket which lifted the Wildcats to a thrilling, 71-69 victory over Algona on Feb. 25 in Algona. Humboldt will meet Clear Lake in a substate final on March 2 in Algona for the right to advance to the state tournament. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Class 3A Substate final basketball game between the Humboldt Wildcats and the Clear Lake Lions has been moved to Tuesday, March 2, 7 p.m. in Algona.

The original date of Monday, March 1, conflicted with the Lions girls' basketball team which plays in the first round of the state tournament in Des Moines Monday night.

Humboldt moved within one game of the state tournament by beating the Algona Bulldogs, 71-69 on Feb. 25 in Algona. A last-second 16-foot jump shot by Humboldt's Caden Matson banked in for the Wildcat victory. Humboldt improved to 15-7 overall. The state tournament is set for March 8-12 in Des Moines.

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

Thu
25
Feb

Last second shot lifts Humboldt boys past Algona in thriller, 71-69

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:29am

Humboldt's Jacob Heier drives against Webster City Monday night (Feb. 22) in the Wildcats' 78-45 victory over the Lynx in Humboldt in Class 3A quarterfinal substate tournament action. Humboldt went on to beat Algona, 71-69 in Algona on Feb. 25 in a semifinal round game. Humboldt plays Clear Lake in a substate final in Algona on Tuesday, March 2. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Caden Matson’s jump shot with one second left in the game lifted the Humboldt boys basketball team to a thrilling 71-69 victory over the Algona Bulldogs Thursday night (Feb. 25) in a Class 3A substate contest in Algona.

The triumph sends Humboldt into a substate final on Tuesday, March 2, against Clear Lake in Algona. Clear Lake defeated Spencer, 58-55 in a semifinal in Clear Lake.

Humboldt and Algona split during the regular season with Humboldt losing 61-58 at Algona on Dec. 15 and winning 60-48 at home on Jan. 26.

Will Orness scored 19 points to lead Humboldt. Gabe Gidel followed with 17. Sam Fischer made 15 and Matson had 14. Noah Nelson poured in 38 to lead Algona.

For full story with photos and interviews, subscribe to the Independent by selecting the menu link on this page to get started.

Thu
25
Feb

Water main project gets green light

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 4:38am

Jackson Chambers, 17, of Humboldt, enjoys a friendly game of pickle ball recently on the courts at the Humboldt Recreation Center. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
A new contractor with a competitive bid price is expected to complete the long-awaited Highway 169 water main replacement project this coming construction season.
That was the word reported at the Humboldt City Council’s bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
ISG, the city's civil engineering firm, estimate of probable cost of the construction, which has become more complex over time, was $1,060,938. Work will include installation of new eight-inch water main, hydrant assembly, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and sub-drain assembly, curb and gutter, pavement removal and two-inch hot mix asphalt base, full depth patching and driveway construction, among other costs.
Bids received were a quote of $1,005,726.40 from Reding’s Gravel and Excavating Co. of Algona, and a bid of $807,254.70 from Brian Nettleton Excavating Inc. of Joice.

Thu
25
Feb

Musical concerts planned for March at HHS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 2:30am

The eighth grade chorus will be one of the groups performing in the upcoming days in Humboldt. Middle school chorus and high school choir members will be performing Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the high school. Spectators will be limited. Humboldt Independent photo.

Winter/spring concert dates have been set by the Humboldt Community School District.
The first concerts will be held Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m. with the middle school chorus in the auditorium and the high school choirs in the gym.
On Monday, March 8, fifth and sixth grade band will perform at 6 p.m. followed by the seventh and eighth grade bands at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 9, the high school band will perform at 7 p.m.
Soundsations is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 7 p.m.
Concerts will be held virtually and a limited audience will be invited to attend in person. Every student will be able to have a limited number of spectators depending on what ensemble they are in.
Activities Director Greg Thomas said the pandemic has created challenges for everyone.

Thu
25
Feb

Feb 25th, 2021

Thu
25
Feb

Dance Team performances are Friday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 12:01am

Humboldt High School Dance Team members Clara Bormann, Leah Manz, Makenna Naeve, Morgan Smith, Aneisha Sritharan, Lylah Tinken, Ashlee Wergeland, Lydia Witzke, Jennika Beach, Elle Clark, Tricia Kellner, Riley Kunert, Mckenna Mathis, Lydia Origer and Kaycee Rubel will be performing and instructing on Friday, capped off by performances of preschool to eighth graders in the late afternoon, followed by the high school "Out of This World," show at 7 p.m.

The 2021 Dance Team Clinic will be held Friday, Feb. 26, from 3-5 p.m. (no school that day) at the Humboldt High School gym. The performance will be between 5 and 5:30 p.m. during set time slots due to COVID-19.
Participants will learn a routine taught by Humboldt High School Dance Team members and their coed partners. This is for girls and boys grades preschool through eighth grade. All participants will receive a Dance Team Night t-shirt.
All participants must wear a mask. Participants are to wear black pants, shorts, or leggings to the clinic. All participants are to bring their own water bottle labeled with their name. There will be no snack this year.
Time slots for clinic performances are as follows: 5:01-5:04 p.m. preschool; 5:05-5:08 p.m. Kindergarten; 5:09-5:12 p.m. first and second grade; 5:13-5:16 p.m. boys perform; 5:17-5:20 p.m. third and fourth grade; and 5:21-5:24 p.m. fifth through eighth grade.

Wed
24
Feb

Virtual meeting on future of dam planned

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 6:18pm

A Zoom meeting to discuss public visioning about the Joe Reasoner Dam in Humboldt is planned for Tuesday, March 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. Items to be discussed will be information included in the interactive Story Map, which people have been posting on; new information about fisheries on the Des Moines River; and information from members of two Iowa communities who have addressed their aging dam infrastructure. A master list of concerns and opportunities will be compiled. Register: https://cutt.ly/reasoner-registration

Humboldt County Conservation is considering future visions for Reasoner Dam and the Des Moines River in Humboldt County.
Do you have thoughts about how to move forward now that the dam has reached the end of its life in terms of materials and construction?
Join a Reasoner Dam public visioning meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, March 2 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Wed
24
Feb

February 24, 2021

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