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Shop for local artists opens on Highway 169

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/20/2021 - 12:03am

Orange J Art and Artists offers a variety of art by local artists for sale. It is located in the building where O’Hair is located on Highway 169 North and is open Wednesday through Friday. Pictured from left to right are: Lisa Rasmussen, Margie Nielsen, Mert Christianson and Jodi Giddings. Humboldt Independent photo.

Local artists are displaying and selling their creations at Orange J Art and Artists.
Located on Highway 169 North in the building where O’Hair is located, Orange J Art and Artists is open Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until mid-afternoon.
The pop-up business used to be open for six weeks at Christmas time. Jodi Giddings said the local artists are going to try being open year-round.
There’s more than art, though. Giddings realized the need for a local source of baby items. Her “Baby Corner” features blankets, and gifts Jodi has made, as well as a line of boutique baby clothing sewn by Lisa Rasmussen.
Mert Christianson’s intarsia wood creations contain intricate detail and can be found throughout the store. Margie Nielsen has alcohol ink creations, Pam Conlon has natural handmade soaps and Giddings has a variety of created and repurposed items.

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School board approves facilities assessment

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/20/2021 - 12:01am

Humboldt High School hosted a Special Olympics track meet on May 11. Humboldt squad members participating, from left: Gage Pederson, Stephanie Boyd, Jon Nelson, Justin Wurn, Carter Bourne, Monica Sias, Braxton Charon, Kaden Johnson, Tyler Newberry, Zachary Pate, Ava Myers, Jacob Heginger, Sujiery Perez-Venegas, Cooper Peters, Adam Duffy, Cami Pederson and Brent Oberhelman. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

By Phil Monson
Facility improvement and future planning has become a big topic of discussion over the last six months in the Humboldt Community School District.
But in order to move forward in a prudent and prioritized fashion, the Humboldt School Board unanimously voted Monday night (May 17) to approve a facilities study with Estes Construction of Davenport.
The district will pay $14,000 for the company to conduct an in-depth, eight-week study of the district’s buildings and facilities and come up with recommendations later in the summer.
School superintendent Jim Murray provided a detailed assessment the company did for the Pocahontas Area School District.
“This assessment is so detailed. It is very impressive. It had things in there where a handrail wasn’t ADA compliant. I think it would be good for our district to have this going forward so our money is well spent,” Humboldt board president Tate Satern said.

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SUE A. BLUM

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:52am

SUE A. BLUM, 72, of Humboldt, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. 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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NANCY A. BRUNNER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:49am

NANCY A. BRUNNER, 83, of Humboldt, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. 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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DOROTHY SPOWART

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:47am

DOROTHY SPOWART, 88, died Friday, May 14, 2021. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Humboldt boys soccer team earns 2 seed in substate pairings

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/14/2021 - 10:30am

Humboldt's Max Mason (right) charges past a Nevada defender in a Wildcat home soccer contest on May 4. The Wildcats will host Perry on May 20 in their substate tournament opening round contest. Independent photo.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association released post-season soccer assignments and Humboldt has been seeded No. 2 in Class 2A Substate 2.

The Wildcats will host 7th seeded Perry (6-10) on Thursday, May 20, at 5 p.m. The winner will face No. 3 seed Gilbert (9-8) or 9 seed Ballard Huxley (3-11) on May 24 in Humboldt.

The substate final will be played on May 26 in Grimes. The other half of substate 2 has No. 4 seed Webster City (8-7) hosting No. 5 seed Iowa Falls-Alden (6-9) on May 20, with the winner advancing to play No. 1 seed Dallas Center-Grimes (13-3) on May 24 in Grimes.

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CONNIE S. VOTE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/14/2021 - 8:34am

CONNIE S. VOTE, 75, of Bradgate, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at her home in Bradgate.

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Engineering study on Reasoner Dam approved

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/13/2021 - 12:11pm

The Humboldt Conservation Board and Humboldt County Board of Supervisors have agreed to hire an engineering firm to study the Reasoner Dam on the West Fork of the Des Moines River in Humboldt. File photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Action is coming regarding the Reasoner Dam and the Des Moines River in Humboldt County.
On Wednesday, May 5, the Humboldt County Conservation Board held a one-hour meeting with the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors for the purpose of discussing alternatives regarding the dam and the West Fork of the Des Moines River in and around Humboldt.
In attendance were Conservation Board members T.C. Loving, Mary Miner and Bob Rasmussen, along with County Conservation Director Todd Lee. Humboldt County Supervisors in attendance were Rick Pedersen, Sandy Loney, Bruce Reimers and Dave Lee. Local citizen Bret Harklau was also in attendance.

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