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Fri
03
Dec

Humboldt wrestlers 3rd in Joe Fitch Invitational

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Humboldt senior 152-pounder Joe Weydert (top) works for back points in a bout in the Humboldt gym on Dec. 2. The Wildcats finished third in their own Joe Fitch Invitational on Dec. 3 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Jeff Gargano.

Humboldt crowned two individual champions and finished third in the team scoring of their own Joe Fitch Invitational tournament on Friday, Dec. 3 in the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats finished with 218.5 points. Atlantic was the team champion with 279 points with Emmetsburg runner-up at 232. Carroll Kuemper was fourth at 194.5. Sheldon South O'Brien had 152, Pocahontas Area 102, Forest City 99.5 and Aplington-Parkersburg-Grundy Center had 92.5.

For Humboldt, DJ Muir was first at 120 pounds and Dusty Pate won the 126-pound class. Runner-up finishers for Humboldt include Cyler Cirks at 106, Owen Mayall at 113, Tyce Clarken at 120 and Ty Gargano at 145.

Fri
03
Dec

VIRGINIA WHEELER

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2021 - 11:41am

Virginia Wheeler left this world on Nov. 30, 2021 at the age of 95 1/2. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Fri
03
Dec

MARILYN WINGERSON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2021 - 9:09am

Marilyn Wingerson, 80, of Fort Dodge, passed away at the Paula Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge on the morning of Nov. 29, 2021. Online condolences may be left at www.gundersonfuneralhome.com.

Thu
02
Dec

December 2, 2021

Thu
02
Dec

HCMH announces $1 million therapy and counseling center

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/02/2021 - 12:05am

Plans are underway for a new 3,000-square foot outpatient therapy and counseling center to be located between the hospital and Springvale centers. Graphic courtesy of HCMH.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) Board of Trustees has agreed to move forward with plans for a new mental health therapy and counseling center on the hospital campus.
The Board approved the concept following a closed session at its October meeting and on Wednesday, Nov. 24, the Board ratified the idea by selecting a design architect for the project.
The 3,000-square foot addition is expected to provide four provider offices, three counseling rooms, two play therapy spaces, two exam rooms and one nursing space area in addition to waiting room, reception space and a restroom. There will be a private entrance and exits to the new building. The cost of design, engineering and construction is expected to be $1 million, HCMH Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Sleiter told the Board in a PowerPoint presentation.

Thu
02
Dec

Lu Verne, Algona school reorganization meeting is Monday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/02/2021 - 12:03am

Lu Verne Superintendent Jon Hueser (pictured) will be meeting with Algona Superintendent Joe Carter next week as the districts talk about whole-grade sharing and school re-organization. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By Phil Monson
In a regular monthly meeting of the Lu Verne School Board on Nov. 22, School Superintendent Jon Hueser told the board the re-organization meeting with Algona will take place on Dec. 6 in the Algona board room.
Algona superintendent Joe Carter and Hueser will review the process of school districts re-organizing. Committee members from each district, six from Algona and four from Lu Verne, will take part in the meeting.
The group will then hold another meeting on Dec. 20 to begin the process.
Hueser stressed with the public that the reason for re-organizing with Algona amounts to a decline in students rather than a financial spending deficit.
Read the full story and other information from the Lu Verne Community School District in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Wed
01
Dec

Bode woman identified as victim in Wednesday accident

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 7:48pm

Law enforcement and emergency personnel were called to a van/farm implement fatality accident Wednesday afternoon Dec. 1, east of Bode on C-20. Authorities were on the scene for three hours. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) has released more details on the traffic fatality accident that occurred east of Bode Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 1.
According to the report, Pamela Eddington, 66, of Bode, died from injuries sustained when the 2019 Dodge Caravan minivan she was riding in struck the real of a Case-IH MX270 farm tractor pulling a large round bale trailer.
The driver of the Caravan was David Eddington Sr., of Bode. He sustained minor injures in the crash.
The driver of the tractor was Kyle Olson of Bode. Neither Olson nor other passengers in the Caravan were injured.
The accident occurred at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday on County Road C-20 (130th Street), one-half mile east of the city limits.
According to the report filed by Trooper Josh Missman with the ISP, Olson was turning into a field drive directly east of the St. Olaf Lutheran Cemetery, when the Dodge Caravan struck the rear of the hay bale trailer.

Wed
01
Dec

Wildcat wrestlers crush ELC, Charles City

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/01/2021 - 8:18am

Humboldt junior 145-pounder Ty Gargano toys with his opponent from Estherville-Lincoln Central in Humboldt's 76-6 victory over the Midgets in high school wrestling in Humboldt on Dec. 2. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team moved to 3-0 on the season Thursday night by beating Estherville-Lincoln Central (76-6) and Charles City (57-21) in the Humboldt gym.

Humboldt opened their dual season Tuesday night (Nov. 30) by beating the Eagle Grove Eagles, 53-21 in Eagle Grove.

Humboldt won nine matches in head-to-head competition. Earning wins for the Wildcats: Cyler Cirks at 106, Tyce Clarken at 120, Dusty Pate at 126, Jayden Gargano at 132, Ty Gargano at 145, Joe Weydert at 152, Landon Halverson at 160, Gaige Allen at 170 and Tayeton Lohaus at 285. Owen Mayall won by forfeit at 113.

Humboldt will host its annual Joe Fitch Invitational Tournament on Friday, Dec. 3.

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

Wed
01
Dec

December 1, 2021

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