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Thu
15
Jul

Plans underway for new Wildcat Wonderland in 2022

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:05am

Wildcat Wonderland is used by young people throughout the year, winter, spring, summer and fall. It has been utilized for the past 31 years. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Just as the original Wildcat Wonderland Playground took a lot of thought and planning, so too is the new Wildcat Wonderland.
If plans can be finalized this fall and final pieces of the funding puzzle put together, a new Wildcat Wonderland in Taft Park, could be realized by the summer of 2022.
Wildcat Wonderland has served a tremendous need for children and their families, but its 25-year lifespan has ended, and a new structure is needed.
Humboldt Parks Director Clayton Vorland and Taft Elementary Principal Ryan Fedders both agree that a new Wildcat Wonderland will be incorporating a lot of things that make the current playground unique and special, while adding more modern and safer play structures and landscapes.

Thu
15
Jul

Fair Board looks forward to successful run

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:02am

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.
“That means there will be a lot of cars in the demo derby. It should be a tremendous show. Demo derbies are becoming very popular,” Haselhuhn said.
The Humboldt County Fair Board has purchased a number of concrete barriers to secure the large area that will be used for the demo derby in front of the grandstand.
Outlaws Tractor/Pickup Pull will take place on Friday night, July 23, at 7 p.m.

Thu
15
Jul

Dakota City resident starts medical practice

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:01am

Team members at Midwest Medical include (l to r): Melanie Ervin, office administrator; Tammy Harms, receptionist; Brooke Humphrey, CMA; and Jennifer Vought, provider. Kaitlynn Vought works remotely for Midwest Medical. Humboldt Independent photo.

Jennifer Vought of Dakota City has opened her own medical practice called Midwest Medical Family Practice and Mental Health on Highway 3 West (next to Fareway).
Midwest Medical offers general family practice medicine as well as mental health care for all ages.
Midwest Medical is currently open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and eventually will be open on Fridays as well. Midwest Medical offers scheduled and same day appointments by calling (515) 332-8808.
The clinic building has been totally remodeled since the Voughts purchased the property from Lee Smith. There are two exam rooms, an area for a future lab, reception area, waiting room and offices. Jennifer and her husband, Tim, have plans to expand the building in the future to accommodate additional providers as well as therapists.

Wed
14
Jul

July 14th, 2021

Mon
12
Jul

Storm Lake tops Humboldt in season finale, 8-5

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 10:59pm

Humboldt base runner Cade Witzke looks for an opportunity to run to third base in a recent home game in Humboldt. Independent photo.

The Humboldt baseball team ended their regular season Tuesday night (July 13) in an 8-5 loss at home to Storm Lake. Humboldt finishes their schedule at 22-9 overall.

HHS boys top HDC, 3-1
Caden Matson belted a pair of home runs to lift the Humboldt baseball team to a 3-1 victory over Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Monday night (July 12) at Hampton. The victory improved the Wildcats to 22-8 overall, 10-4 in conference play.

Cade Witzke pitched the final four innings to earn the win on the mound.

Humboldt finished runner-up in the conference standings.

The Wildcats will host Charles City on Friday, July 16 in a first round substate tournament game at 7 p.m.

Fri
09
Jul

DONALD W. GEORGE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 1:02pm

DONALD W. GEORGE, 87, Humboldt, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with family by his side at the Long Term Care Unit of 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.

Fri
09
Jul

SHAWN M. HILTON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 1:01pm

SHAWN M. HILTON, 44, Humboldt, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. 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.

Thu
08
Jul

14 active COVID cases; five new in Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 5:01pm

As public health officials have warned, people should not be letting their guard down regarding the COVID-19 virus just yet.
Humboldt County Public Health reported five new additional COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, July 6. That brings the total positive cases in the county since the virus’ inception to 1,214.
Of the five new cases, three were people in the 18-40 age range and two were adults ages 41-60. The Humboldt County Department of Public Health reports 14 current active cases in the county.
A total of 1,174 people have recovered from the virus in the county and 26 people have died.
Scientists are concerned that the delta variant of the novel coronavirus is the most contagious strain, spreading about 225 percent faster than the original COVID-19 version.

Thu
08
Jul

July 8, 2021

Thu
08
Jul

Eagle Scout projects benefit community

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 12:05am

Humboldt Boy Scout Eli Keenan stands inside a gaga ball pit he constructed at the Sheldon Park campground, south of Lower Sheldon Park. It was his Eagle Scout project. Read the full story about Eli's project in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
When you saw Old Glory waving as the parade passed by this week, did you give any thought to who puts up the flags, takes them down and cares for them?
In the case of the Avenue of Flags on Sumner, the group entrusted with ensuring that the flags are mounted and are in a sound and respectful condition are the Scouts BSA, Troop 108.
And while you probably didn’t give that aspect of the Red, White and Blue much heed, 17-year-old Boy Scout Aaron Boleyn did. Aaron is a member of the local troop and it bothered him that after the flags were taken down after patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, the 4th of July and Veteran’s Day, they just sat on folding tables in the old Humboldt Fire Station, north of city hall.
So Aaron decided to create flag carriers for his Eagle Scout project. Read about his work in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe today by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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