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Thu
18
Feb

Feb 18th, 2021

Thu
18
Feb

School improvement plan focuses on students

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:04am

High School Principal Dr. Paul Numedahl (left) and Humboldt Superintendent Jim Murray (right) outlined a School Improvement Action Plan for next year on Monday night, with an emphasis on improving student engagement and connectivity.

By Phil Monson
Just how much change can the Humboldt Community School District and its staff and students handle in one year?
That was the big question Dr. Paul Numedahl, Humboldt High School Principal, asked during the Humboldt board of education meeting Monday night, Feb. 15.
Numedahl is among six new administrators who are in their first year in the district. Numedahl reported the district will implement a School Improvement Action Plan with its professional development during the 2021-22 school year.
Numedahl said the district will create Professional Learning Communities with an emphasis on improving student engagement and connectivity.
“We have looked at certain data sets, school attendance and school culture survey, along with informal conversations with students and staff. We asked ourselves ‘what should we be focusing on for school improvement?’ That’s the goal that really came out,” Numedahl said.

Thu
18
Feb

Lu Verne Elementary students learn about careers

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:03am

Lu Verne fourth grade students researched and conducted interviews for careers that might interest them.

Fourth graders at Lu Verne Elementary School already have an idea of some career paths they might enjoy thanks to a career unit put together by their teacher Kristyn Olson, guidance counselor Courtney Fannon and Janie Eischen of the AEA.
After the spring shutdown due to COVID-19, some students were having difficulty getting motivated to learn again.
“We wanted to do something to bring meaning to every day life in school. Why is fourth grade important?” Olson said. “There are academic needs, but there are social needs we need to balance.”
Students researched careers and then conducted an interview with a professional in a given field. Read more about the project in this week's Humboldt Independent newspaper.

Thu
18
Feb

K-9 unit back in action

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:02am

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Shillington voices commands to his 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, Rooster, during a training exercise recently in Humboldt. Shillington and Rooster have received certification and are ready to go to work for the citizens of the county. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
“This is the sheriff’s office canine unit. Come out with your hands up and slowly walk toward me. If you do not come out I will release my dog and he/she will find you and he/she will bite you.”
That warning to suspects in a building is repeated twice during a mock training exercise for K-9s, also known as police dogs.
One such training was held earlier this month in Humboldt at the old Humboldt Middle School at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and 8th Street North.
The training was held in Humboldt because Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Shillington and his Dutch Shepherd, Rooster, were training with other law enforcement from north central Iowa.
“Rooster is good in conduct and being under control and following commands. It’s something you have to constantly work with the dog on,” Shillington said. He said the Dutch Shepherd can track odor of substances and can help in the apprehension of suspects.

Wed
17
Feb

Humboldt girls sidelined by No. 3 Unity Christian in regional semifinal

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 4:29pm

Humboldt senior guard Bae Arnold drives around an opposing defender in the Wildcats' 70-48 victory over Southeast Valley on Feb. 13 in Humboldt. Humboldt's season ended four nights later in a semifinal round game at Unity Christian of Orange City. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt girls' basketball team ended their record-setting season Wednesday night (Feb. 17), falling 94-63 to No. 3 ranked Unity Christian of Orange City in a Class 3A Region 2 semifinal round game in Orange City.

Kendal Clark scored 19 points, Jori Hajek made 15 and Alexis Hansen and Jayda Hoefer each had eight to lead Humboldt. Bae Arnold added seven. Humboldt's season ends at 18-5 overall.

The Knights were led by Gracie Schoonhoven and Janie Schoonhoven, with 26 and 24 points, respectively. Jenna Bouma had 13 as Unity improved to 21-2.

Unity Christian advances into a regional championship game on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Spirit Lake against Estherville-Lincoln Central (18-5). ELC defeated Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, 48-36, in the other semifinal.

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

Wed
17
Feb

Midwest power cooperatives no longer under emergency alert

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 12:18pm

On Thursday, Feb. 18, Corn Belt Power Cooperative reported that the Southwest Power Pool declared that the Emergency Energy Alert is over, meaning no more service disruptions are expected.
Utilities across the Midwest, including Corn Belt Power Cooperative, implemented load control measures and temporary service disruptions to some meters on Feb. 15 and 16. These highly unusual control measures were needed to protect the supply and demand balance of the electric grid as electric demand exceeded available supply because of extremely cold weather impacting the region over several days, Corn Belt Power Cooperative’s Vice President of Corporate Relations Ryan Cornelius said in a press release.

Wed
17
Feb

Wildcats rip Storm Lake in season finale, 74-49

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:01am

Humboldt junior point guard Caden Matson scores on a layup against Hampton-Dumont-CAL in a Wildcat victory over the Bulldogs on Feb. 2. Humboldt will host Webster City in a post-season tournament opener on Feb. 22. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys' basketball team overcame a 13-0 early deficit and went on to rip Storm Lake, 74-49 Thursday night (Feb. 18) in a non-conference regular season finale in the Humboldt gym.

Gabe Gidel and Will Orness each scored 16 points and Sam Fischer had 12 to lead the Wildcats. Caden Matson added 10.

Humboldt improved to 13-7 overall.

4th quarter surge powers Gilbert past Humboldt boys, 73-49
The Gilbert Tigers outscored Humboldt 24-9 in the fourth quarter to secure a 73-49 victory over Humboldt Tuesday night (Feb. 16) in varsity boys' basketball.

The non-conference loss moved the Wildcats' record to 12-7 overall. Gilbert improved to 9-11.

Humboldt will host Webster City in a Class 3A substate tournament opener on Monday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. The winner will face Algona or Boone in a semifinal round game in Algona on Feb. 25. Algona and Boone meet in another quarterfinal round game in Algona.

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Feb

Feb 17th, 2021

Mon
15
Feb

PATRILLA A. JOHNSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 11:23am

PATRILLA A. JOHNSON, 91, of Humboldt, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at 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.

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15
Feb

CORPORAL RICHARD R. MOLINE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 9:04am

CORPORAL RICHARD R. MOLINE, 87, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.

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