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December 23, 2021

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Humboldt Council approves new city voting ward maps

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 12:05am

This is the city voting precinct map adopted by the Humboldt City Council. There are only minor changes to the wards from the 2011 map. Graphic courtesy of Humboldt City Hall.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt City Council on Monday held a public hearing on a review of wards/voting precincts for the city in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.
City Clerk Gloria Christensen reported that changes aren’t too significant for wards in the city. Ward 1 will take some of Ward 3’s territory on l2th, 11th, 10th and 9th Street North, and Taft Street, north of 4th Avenue North.
Ward 1 will lose the small sliver of homes on the west side of 8th Street South, east of the river. The new map provides a much cleaner marking for Ward 2, bounded by the Des Moines River on the west. Those are about the only changes.
Regarding total population disbursement, Ward 3 will decline from 1,692 to 1,584. Ward 1 will decrease from 1,757 to 1,607. Ward 2 will remain at 1,601.

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Architects chosen for addition and facility improvements

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 12:05am

Humboldt Community School District Teach Associate Linda Danielson (left) was recognized by the Humboldt Board of Education as a Champion of Children at this week's meeting. Making the presentation is Board President Tate Satern (right).

A pair of architect proposals were approved by the Humboldt School Board at their regular meeting on Monday night, Dec. 20.
A contract with Allers Associates Architects PC was approved for designing additional classroom space for both Taft Elementary School and Humboldt Middle School. The contract, submitted by Terry Allers, is for 7 percent of the project cost.
A contract was also approved with Sande Construction to serve as architect for facility improvements at Humboldt High School, which could include additional space for the wrestling room, weight room, gym, potential office space and a secure main entrance. The contract submitted by Joel Armitage of Sande Construction says they will do the architectural work at no charge. The contract does not include mechanical work, which would be done by an engineering firm.

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Dec

DENNIS D. NUSSBAUM

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 2:32pm

Dennis D. “Butch” Nussbaum, 82, of Humboldt, passed away at his home on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2021. 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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ALVIN H. MAU

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 10:40am

Alvin H. Mau, age 87, passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at the Burgess Health Center of Onawa, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.christensenvanhouten.com.

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MARY J. OPPEDAHL

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 10:36am

Mary Jane Oppedahl, 98, longtime resident of Friendship Haven, and formerly of Ottosen and Humboldt, entered heaven on Dec. 20, 2021. Online condolences may be left at www.gundersonfuneralhome.com.

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December 22, 2021

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Humboldt boys drop Hampton-Dumont-CAL, girls fall

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 9:29pm

Humboldt's Caden Matson drives past an Algona defender in a recent contest. Humboldt enters the Christmas break at 6-0 overall, 3-0 in conference play. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys basketball team improved their season record to 6-0 overall, 3-0 in conference play, by turning back Hampton Dumont CAL 59-45 Tuesday night (Dec. 21) in Hampton. Joshua Thurm scored 17 points and Will Orness had 13 to lead Humboldt.

Humboldt will be off until Jan. 4 when they visit Garner-Hayfield/Ventura.

Hampton-Dumont-CAL pulled away from an 18-17 halftime score to upend the Humboldt girls basketball team, 44-39 in Hampton Tuesday night (Dec. 21). Alexis Hansen scored 12 points to lead Humboldt, now 6-3 overall, 3-1 in conference play.

The Wildcats will be off until Jan. 3 when they host Belmond-Klemme.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent.

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Dec

Dresser wins 200th victory in return to Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 12:09pm

Humboldt native and Iowa State head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser (front), is shown with his team after he won his 200th career victory on Sunday when his Cyclones defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 23-13 in a collegiate dual in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Dresser had an extra special homecoming on Sunday, Dec. 19, inside the Humboldt gym.

Dresser, who won two state titles for Humboldt High School back in 1980-81, brought his Cyclone squad to Humboldt to square off with the Purdue Boilermakers. Dresser's Cyclones pulled away to a 23-13 victory over Purdue. The triumph was Dresser's 200th collegiate career coaching victory.

See 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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Ersland's Purdue squad falls to ISU in Humboldt, 23-13

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 12:03pm

Purdue University head wrestling coach Tony Ersland (right) shouts instructions to one of his wrestlers in their bout with Iowa State in the Humboldt gym on Sunday, Dec. 19. Iowa State won the meet, 23-13. Ersland was a two-time state champion at Humboldt and is now in his eighth season as head coach of the Boilermakers. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Former Humboldt High athlete Tony Ersland brought his Purdue University wrestling team to the Humboldt gym on Sunday (Dec. 19). Ersland's Wildcats fell to the Iowa State Cyclones, 23-13 in dual action before a packed gym.

The contest was a homecoming for Ersland and Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser. Ersland was a two-time state high school champion at Humboldt in 1991-92 while Dresser was a two-time state champion for Humboldt in 1980-81.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent.

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