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Fri
05
Nov

Wildcats are heading to the Dome!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/05/2021 - 10:18pm

Humboldt senior quarterback Caden Matson leaped into the arms of Wildcat head football coach Derrick Elman late in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' thrilling 42-21 victory over the Independence Mustangs in a Class 3A quarterfinal round game in Humboldt on Friday, Nov. 5. Matson scored four touchdowns on the night to lift Humboldt's record to 11-0 overall. Humboldt will meet Harlan (11-0) in a semifinal round game inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The number two seed and unbeaten Humboldt football team withstood a challenge from the Independence Mustangs and went on to post an impressive 42-21 victory Friday night (Nov. 5) in a Class 3A quarterfinal round game at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

Humboldt senior quarterback Caden Matson rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two more to lead Humboldt, which improved to 11-0 overall.

Humboldt took a 21-7 lead before Independence battled back to tie it at halftime, 21-21. The Wildcats then scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to give the school its first trip to the UNI-Dome since Humboldt won the state title in 2006.

Matson passed for 122 yards and rushed for 233 yards.

Fri
05
Nov

Hajek, Triton women advance to nationals

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/05/2021 - 3:54pm

Jori Hajek

It’s been a whirlwind three months for former Humboldt High volleyball standout Jori Hajek – but the freshman starter on the Iowa Central Community College squad this fall wouldn’t have it any other way.
Hajek moved into the Tritons’ starting lineup back in August and has helped play a key role in helping the Tritons advance to the National Junior College Div. II national tournament in Cedar Rapids Nov. 18-19.

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

Fri
05
Nov

JOYCE L. NERVIG

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/05/2021 - 11:07am

JOYCE L. NERVIG, 90, of Humboldt, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at the North Care Center. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Thu
04
Nov

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination available in Humboldt County on Wednesday, Nov. 10

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 6:08pm

Children age 5-11 may sign up for the Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 vaccination. It will be a two-dose series administered a minimum of 21 days apart. Humboldt County Public Health and Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) have scheduled a clinic for Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 2-6 p.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. This is the same time the health agencies have scheduled the third-dose Moderna booster for qualified adults. Walk-in children with a parent will be allowed.

The FDA and CDC have officially approved the administration of the Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination for children age 5-11. This will be a two-dose series administered a minimum of 21 days apart.
Humboldt County Public Health and Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) have scheduled a clinic for Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 2-6 p.m. at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.
If your child qualifies for this vaccine, please click on the following link to schedule their appointment(s): https://login.nowaitinside.com/booking/ItY6UTXqxe3cUctv4sHCQBuz.
Please enter through the South gate at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds on your scheduled date/time. Walk-ins are also welcome.
If you have questions regarding this vaccine, please contact your primary healthcare provider or call Humboldt County Public Health at (515) 332-2492.

Thu
04
Nov

MARLYS M. WIEMERS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 11:52am

MARLYS M. WIEMERS, 91, of Gilmore City, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at her home in Gilmore City. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Thu
04
Nov

November 4, 2021

Thu
04
Nov

Addams Family musical adds matinee performance

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:05am

The Addams Family will be performed at Humboldt High School this week. A few of the cast members are pictured including (l to r): Zack Evans (Pugsley), Skyler Nielsen (Fester), Lillian Holm (Morticia), Ryder Wickett (Gomez), Nathan Kuehnast (Lurch), Elle Clark (Wednesday) and Taryn McKimmey (Grandma). Humboldt Independent photo by Jeff Gargano.

The Humboldt High School football team will be playing the second round of playoffs on Friday, Nov. 5, causing a conflict with the scheduled Friday performance of the fall musical, The Addams Family. Due to this conflict, the Friday night musical performance will be moved to Saturday, November 6 at 2:00 pm. The Thursday and Saturday 7:00 pm evening performances will take place as scheduled. Tickets are still available at the High School office and are $8 adults and $5 students. Everyone is invited to come to the show and be entertained by the 60 plus HHS students on stage in a live venue. Look for several photos in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for all school news.

Thu
04
Nov

Syntex Industries announces third expansion in 20 years

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:04am

Craig Heider stands where a 4,160 square foot addition is under construction on the west side of Syntex Industries in Humboldt. Humboldt Independent photo.

Construction of a 4,160 square foot addition is underway at Syntex Industries, located on Highway 169 in Humboldt.
It is the third expansion since Craig Heider purchased the company in 2001. Syntex has grown from five employees to 20 employees over those 20 years and is looking to add a couple of more people.
Berte and Son Construction is the general contractor on the project. The building shell is expected to be completed in December, but Heider said reshuffling various departments and planned interior changes could take up to a year to complete. Read full details about the expansion in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
04
Nov

Supervisors speak out about dam study

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:03am

Humboldt's Kurt Loving looks over a drawing of what a lowering of the Reason Dam on the Des Moines River might look like. Loving was one of nearly 200 citizens to attended an open house on possible dam changes and alterations on Oct. 28. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
Supervisors Rick Pedersen, Bruce Reimers and Dave Lee reported attending the Reasoner Dam open house study presentation on Oct. 28.
They were pleased with the turnout, an estimated 180-200 people.
“The diagrams were easy to understand and there was some good information shared,” Pedersen said.
While no consensus has yet been drawn from the open house, Pedersen said a lot of the people he heard from favored alternative 1, which would rehabilitate the dam to mitigate safety hazards, restore fish passage and maintain the pool above the dam. Pedersen said the big question is, "who is going to pay for it," as the price tag for the first option was an expected $15 million. The cost for the other alternatives were $2.5-$3 million. Local citizen Bret Harklau was at the meeting to offer his thoughts. Read more about the matter in this week's Humboldt Independent and a more detailed report next week.

Thu
04
Nov

Kuehnast becomes part of select group

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:02am

Grant Kuehnast, a member of the Humboldt FFA Chapter, became one of less than 1 percent of all FFA members to achieve the organization's highest honor, the American FFA Degree, in ceremonies at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN last week.

Grant Kuehnast a member of the Humboldt FFA chapter in Humboldt was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 27-30.
The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs.
To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they own their own business or hold a professional position as an employee. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement through completion of a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than one percent of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree. Read more about the story in this week's Humboldt Independent.

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