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03
Jun

June 3, 2021

Thu
03
Jun

Full fair planned for July 20-26 in Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 12:04am

A new hog barn (left) and a new horse barn (right) are under construction at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. The buildings are scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2021 Humboldt County Fair, which is July 20-26. Humboldt independent photo.

After a livestock only fair in 2020, the 2021 Humboldt County Fair is back with a full line-up of entertainment.
It’s been many years since the fair has had a Demolition Derby, but the 2021 Humboldt County Fair (July 20-26) marks the return of a Demolition Derby on Saturday evening, July 24, at 6 p.m.
Fair Board President Jeff Haselhuhn said a demolition derby promoter has added the Humboldt County Fair date as one of their stops.
Outlaws Tractor/Pickup Pull will take place on Friday night, July 23, at 7 p.m.
“It should be a good show. They’ll bring some noise and smoke. The local pickup pull keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Haselhuhn said.
The popular Tough Truck competition will take place on Sunday evening, July 25, at 7 p.m.
The Tractor/Pickup Pull, Demo Derby and Tough Truck are the only grandstand events where admission is charged. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12 with those under five admitted free.

Thu
03
Jun

'Assistance approach' favored in mental health encounters

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 12:03am

Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders (center) talks to local law enforcement personnel during a recent daylong training session about how to deal with people undergoing mental health crisis. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
There has been a lot of talk during the past year about police reform. Voices seeking change have come from the local, state and national levels of government.
One aspect of police reform that Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders has been working on for several years is mental health awareness and how officers under his command and others in law enforcement see citizens who may be demonstrating signs and symptoms of mental health crisis.
Sanders, who took over in January as Humboldt’s first police chief in more than a decade, has an extensive background and interest in mental health and its relationship to 21st century community policing. He recently offered a daylong mental health training class to the seven Humboldt police officers and two members of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.

Thu
03
Jun

New Kiddie Cats director has passion for helping children

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 12:02am

Hannah McLimans, who grew up in Dakota City, is back at home, serving as the new director of the Kiddie Cats Child Care and Learning Center. She began her duties on May 24. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Kiddie Cats Child Care and Learning Center has a new director, Hannah McLimans. She began her duties last week.
Hannah grew up in Dakota City and is a 2014 graduate of Humboldt High School. She earned two bachelor degrees from Buena Vista University in human services and psychology. She is working on her master’s degree in social work from Walden University.
McLimans started week on May 24. In the first few days she was able to update the organization’s website and create a new flyer.
“I’ve been trying to crunch numbers and see where we are at. I’ve heard that our rates are competitive. There is an educational aspect to our site. It’s a learning and development center, so it’s more than just child care,” the new director said.

Wed
02
Jun

Humboldt baseball team to 7-1 overall after beating Lions, 18-3

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:12pm

Caden Matson delivers a pitch for Humboldt in their victory over Clarion-Goldfield-Dows on June 2 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt baseball team improved to 7-1 overall, 2-0 in conference play by drubbing the Clear Lake Lions, 18-3 in five innings Friday night (June 4) in Clear Lake.

Cade Witzke pitched all five innings for Humboldt, which rallied from a 3-0 deficit by scoring eight runs in the second inning. Humboldt scored six in the top of the fourth to put the game out of reach as the Wildcats won via the mercy rule.

Humboldt pounds SEV, 16-0
Humboldt scored 12 runs in the second inning and went on to blast Southeast Valley, 16-0 in a non-conference game in Humboldt on June 3.

WILDCATS 16, COWBOYS 3
Levi Newton hit a 3-run home run to highlight a seven-run second inning, lifting the Humboldt baseball team past Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, 16-3 Wednesday night (June 2) in Humboldt.

Caden Matson earned the win pitching for Humboldt, which improved to 1-0 in the NCC.

Wed
02
Jun

Wildcat softball team to 7-1 after Saturday sweep

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:08pm

Humboldt's Macey Varangkounh slides onto home place and into the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows catcher in the Wildcats' 15-3 victory over CGD on June 2 in Humboldt. Varangkounh was out on the play. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt softball team pushed their season record to 7-1 overall after sweeping Mason City (11-1) and Estherville-LC (2-1) on Saturday, June 5 in Humboldt.

Reagan Lee pitched a four-hitter in the first game and Kendal Clark homered and doubled at bat to lead Humboldt.

Wildcats too much for Ogden, 12-2
Humboldt proved to be too much for Ogden as the Wildcats rolled to a 12-2 victory over the Bulldogs on June 4 in Humboldt. Humboldt pounded out 14 hits as Kendal Clark led the way with five hits, including a homer and a double, to lead Humboldt.

Wildcats pound Clear Lake, 12-2
The No. 13 ranked Humboldt softball team pounded Clear Lake for 11 hits en route to a 12-2 victory in five innings on Thursday night (June 3) in Clear Lake.

Kendal Clark went 4-for-4 at bat with a homer and two RBI. Jori Hajek was 3-for-4 with a double. Addison Thompson homered and Reagan Lee doubled. Lee pitched a five-hitter.

Wed
02
Jun

Nora Carlson places 5th in 3A state golf!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 4:28pm

Humboldt's Nora Carlson watches her putt attempt on the second day of the Class 3A state golf tournament at River Valley Golf Course near Adel. Carlson finished fifth overall. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt High junior Nora Carlson earned a fifth-place medal in the Class 3A girls' state golf tournament held at River Valley Golf Course north of Adel.

Carlson, who was third after Tuesday, day one, with an 18-hole total of 78, shot an 85 on Wednesday (June 2) for a two-day total of 163, placing her in a tie with Washington's Anna Nacos.

Carlson's four-round scores in the tournament include 36-42-45-40.

Eden Lorhbach of Gilbert was the individual winner with a 149 (76-73). Kiki Bruner of Washington shot 151 (77-74). Kaitlin Hotchkiss of Xavier finished with 161 (85-76) and MEghan DeLong of Clear Lake shot 83-78--161.

Washington was the 3A team champion with 340 total. Gilbert runner-up at 357 and Clear Lake third with 389. Dubuque Wahlert had 386.

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

Wed
02
Jun

June 2, 2021

Tue
01
Jun

Nora Carlson 3rd after day one of the 3A state golf tournament

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 3:31pm

NORA CARLSON

Humboldt's Nora Carlson is in third place with an 18-hole total of 78 after day one of the Class 3A girls' state golf tournament at Adel.

Carlson trails Eden Lohrbach of Gilbert (76) and Kiki Bruner of Washington (77). Anna Nacos of Washington is fourth with 80. Ashlynn Sporrer of Nevada is fifth with 83, along with Clear Lake's Meghan DeLong. Kaitlin Hotchkiss of Xavier is sixth with 85.

The second and final day begins Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.

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

Tue
01
Jun

IVAN F. HENRICHS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 7:19am

IVAN F. HENRICHS, 82, of Pioneer, died Friday evening, May 28, 2021, at the Paula Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. 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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