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August 12, 2021

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Aug

State Historical Museum gives HCMH a shot in the arm

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:04am

Members of Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) staff traveled to the Iowa State Historical Museum in Des Moines recently to present a COVID-19 vaccination banner and other public information items related to the pandemic. From left: Humboldt County Public Health Director Joleen Sernett, Patient Experience Coordinator Allison Angstrom, State Curator of the State Historical Society of Iowa Leo Landis and HCMH Director of Community Relations Mardi Ratzlaff. Submitted photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt County is receiving recognition, which could be part of statewide history when it comes to telling the story of the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic.
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) recently donated several items to the Iowa State Historical Society, including a large “I Got My COVID-19 Vaccine,” banner which was part of the hospital’s and Humboldt County Public Health’s rollout of vaccination clinics earlier this year.
"We thought what the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital did to promote use of the vaccine was an excellent story and how they sought to help people in other areas of the state was an admirable effort and a real service to the public,” Leo Landis, curator of the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, said.
Read the story of how it came about in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

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12
Aug

Arts Council hosts Sip and Stroll on Sumner Aug. 18

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:02am

The Humboldt Area Arts Council will be bringing back Sip and Stroll on Sumner. People can shop the local businesses and sample adult spirits from regional wineries and breweries. The event will be Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $25 per person with a $5 discount for all school employees. Proceeds go to the annual Arts Festival in Humboldt. Humboldt Independent file photo.

The Humboldt Area Arts Council will present Sip and Stroll on Sumner on Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 5-8 p.m. It will be held rain or shine.
Cost is $25 per person ($5 off for school employees). All money raised helps keep the Arts Festival activities free.
Register at the HAAC Arts Center at 906 Sumner Avenue where you will receive your stroll card and souvenir mug. Wine/beer samples will be available at each stop. Return your completed stroll card at the Arts Center to be entered to win the Grand Prize basket.

Wed
11
Aug

Gidel set to begin her 2nd season at Iowa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 9:29am

BRYCE GIDEL

With her infectious smile and enthusiastic voice – Humboldt’s Bryce Gidel recently shared her excitement on returning to the University of Iowa for her second year competing on the Hawkeye women’s cross country, track and field squad.

After a storybook running career at Humboldt and a learning year in Iowa City, make no mistake about it, Gidel is having fun again.

“I’ve always been a Hawkeye at heart so getting a chance to run for Iowa and wear the Hawkeye jersey is a dream come true for me,” Gidel said. “I’m really thankful for the opportunity to be on the team, let alone be able to compete.”

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

Wed
11
Aug

Miller paying his dues at MSU

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 9:27am

MATT MILLER

Matt Miller is happy to pay his dues and work his way up the linebacker depth chart on the Minnesota State University football team.

Miller, a 2020 Humboldt High School graduate, begins his second year at the school with hopes of a little bit more normalcy as the Mavericks bring high expectations into fall camp.

Fall practice began last weekend at the school in Mankato.

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

Wed
11
Aug

Carlson competes in key summer events

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 9:25am

Nora Carlson, a senior-to-be at Humboldt High School, is shown here putting in the Class 3A state golf tournament at Adel last spring. Carlson competed in statewide and Midwest events over the summer. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Nora Carlson, a senior-to-be at Humboldt High School this fall, competed in a pair of prestigious golf tournaments over the summer.

Carlson, who placed fifth in the Class 3A state meet last spring, placed eighth among 20 golfers in the Iowa Junior Amateur Championships in Ames in June. She also represented Iowa in the Great Life Junior Challenge in Sioux Falls, SD, in mid-July.

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

Wed
11
Aug

Shot clock coming for 2022-23 basketball

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 9:20am

The 35-second shot clock for varsity basketball in Iowa will become a reality for the 2022-23 season.

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union both approved adoption of the shot clock in meetings in early August. Use of the shot clock in sub-varsity competition will be allowed but not required.

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

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11
Aug

Kara Waldorf begins 1st year leading Humboldt volleyball

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 9:17am

Humboldt first year head volleyball coach Kara Waldorf is shown here giving instructions at the team camp last week. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt head volleyball coach Kara Waldorf begins her first year leading the Wildcat volleyball program.

Waldorf and the Wildcats began their fall practices on Aug. 9. Humboldt begins its season at home on Thursday, Aug. 26, against Bondurant-Farrar. The Wildcats host their annual Humboldt Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Look for the season preview with photos and in-depth information in the Aug. 26 issue of the Humboldt Independent.

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August 11, 2021

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Aug

Humboldt County listed as high transmission area for COVID-19

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/05/2021 - 4:45pm

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital CEO Michelle Sleiter reported Thursday that there have been 70 new COVID-19 cases since June 14, with 91 percent of them people who are not vaccinated. Sixty percent of the new cases are persons below the age of 40. Sleiter urges members of public who have not received a vaccine to go to one of the pharmacies in town and get a shot to protect themselves and others around them.

By Michelle Sleiter
I would like to take a moment to provide information on the current state of COVID-19 in Humboldt County. Unfortunately, this pandemic is not over and the cases in Humboldt County and across the State/Country are on the rise. Since June 14, 2021, we have seen 70 new cases of COVID-19. Of these individuals, 91 percent were NOT vaccinated and 60 percent are under the age of 40.
As of today, Thursday, Aug. 5, 3,879 individuals are fully vaccinated or 40.6 percent of the eligible population.
The CDC is currently showing Humboldt County’s Level of Community Transmission as HIGH. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
While the war against COVID-19 may look a little different than it did in November of 2020, our staff and organization are prepared to fight it once again for the families and communities we serve.

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