January 2022

The Algona Bulldogs avenged an early season loss to Humboldt by winning over the Wildcats Tuesday night (Jan. 25), 48-38 in a North Central Conference game in Algona.

Joie Smith scored nine points to pace Humboldt, which moved to 9-8 overall, 6-4 in the NCC.

Humboldt will host Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Friday, Jan. 28, in another NCC contest.

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Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray reported that on Monday night, Jan. 24, a Humboldt Middle School student sent a threatening text via social media that included words about bringing a weapon to school.
Through an abundance of caution, school administration immediately contacted the police department. The police investigated and subsequently arrested the individual in question.
According to police, the call came in around 6 p.m.
“District administration and local police take threats seriously. Disciplinary procedures are taking place and the threat has been addressed,” Murray stated.
Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders reported that through the department’s investigation it was discovered that a 14-year-old student had told students not to come to school on Tuesday, Jan. 25, because the student was going to bring a firearm to school.

Annette M. Pride, 63, of Indianola, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at The Village in Indianola. 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.