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Mon
15
Nov

TERRY W. ARNOLD

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 8:48am

TERRY W. ARNOLD of Gilmore City passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Fri
12
Nov

Council announces Bockelmann as choice to lead city

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/12/2021 - 6:05pm

Cole Bockelmann, a city administrator in eastern Nebraska and a western Iowa native, is expected to be hired as the new Humboldt city administrator at the Council's regular meeting on Monday night.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt City Council has made a decision on a new city administrator and is prepared to approve the hiring of Cole Bockelmann of Yutan, NE at its council meeting on Monday night at 5:30 p.m.
Bockelmann has been the city administrator for the Nebraska town of 1,400 for nearly three years.
A native of Sergeant Bluff, Bockelmann said he looks forward to getting back to Iowa and said Humboldt seems like a good fit for him personally and professionally.
Bockelmann said the small community 15 minutes outside of Omaha is growing at a fast rate.

Fri
12
Nov

Governor rejects district judge nominees; blasts Stoebe for tainting process

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/12/2021 - 4:16pm

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (left) rejected two nominations for judgeships on the District 2B Court bench, one of them Humboldt County Attorney Jon Beaty, and the other area attorney Derek Johnson, after Reynolds criticized comments made by Assistant Chief Judge Kurt Stoebe of Humboldt (right). Stoebe was heading up the Judicial Nominating Commission. It was reported Friday that Stoebe has stepped down as chair of the commission.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has rejected two nominations for an open judgeship on the Iowa Judicial District 2B Court, one of them Humboldt County Attorney Jon Beaty.
On Thursday, Reynolds said in a letter to the District 2B Nominating Commission that Judge Kurt Stoebe of Humboldt, who chaired the Nominating Commission, tainted the process by favoring one candidate and opposing others.

Thu
11
Nov

GRIFFIN B. FERGUSON

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/11/2021 - 8:41am

Griffin B. Ferguson, 29, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, near Atlantic from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 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
11
Nov

November 11, 2021

Thu
11
Nov

Plans for dam show different options

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

Tim Carlson of Humboldt (left), visits with Humboldt County Conservation Director Todd Lee (right) at a recent public open house. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Approximately 180 interested and concerned citizens gathered in the Humboldt County Events Center on Oct. 28 to review design drawings, ask questions and offer opinions on the future of the Joe Reasoner Dam.
Stantec Consulting of Des Moines was hired by Humboldt County to do a study report on ways to improve the dam and/or river in the community. The consulting firm came up with a 40-page report, which was presented at the Oct. 28 open house.
According to the report’s executive summary, “Reasoner Dam and the upstream impoundment have posed challenges for the Humboldt County community for the past few decades due to changes in dam and channel conditions.
“The existing dam has reached the end of its material and functional life, with future action required," the report said. Read about the proposed alternatives and what some people have to say in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
11
Nov

Applegate provides outreach at UDMO

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/11/2021 - 12:02am

Holly Applegate is the new Outreach Specialist at the UDMO office in Humboldt. She is pictured in the food pantry, which is located at the UDMO office at 419 Sumner Avenue. Humboldt Independent photo,

Holly Applegate has taken over as Outreach Specialist at the Upper Des Moines Opportunity office in Humboldt effective Oct. 26.
She takes over for Becky Jensen, who retired in October, and Jessica Norman, who transferred with UDMO to Emmet and Dickinson Counties.
The UDMO office and food pantry are located in the newly remodeled building at 419 Sumner Avenue (across from Seiler Appliance). Office hours have changed and the office is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, and 12:30-4 p.m. Phone number at the office is (515) 604-6550.
With the office staffed by just one person, Holly said scheduling appointments is necessary. Read more about changes in the operation in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Wed
10
Nov

November 10, 2021

Mon
08
Nov

CHARLES O. MEDLANG

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/08/2021 - 2:46pm

CHARLES O. MEDLANG, 71, of Kensett, died peacefully on November 4, 2021, at the Lutheran Retirement Home after a courageous battle.

Mon
08
Nov

Humboldt’s dream season ends in state semifinals

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/08/2021 - 9:33am

Humboldt football coach Derrick Elman (top) gives an emotional message to his team at midfield in the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls after his squad lost to Harlan, 45-19 in the Class 3A state semifinals on Nov. 13. Humboldt's memorable season ends with an overall record of 11-1. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Top ranked and unbeaten Harlan put together an impressive second half in rolling to a 45-19 victory over the Humboldt Wildcats Saturday night (Nov.13) inside the UNI Dome in the Class 3A state football semifinals at Cedar Falls.

Humboldt’s dream season ends at 11-1. Harlan, 12-0, will meet Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley (12-0) in the state championship on Friday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the UNI Dome. BH/RV demolished Solon 42-0 in the other semifinal.

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