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Mon
28
Feb

HUMBOLDT BOYS TO STATE!!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 10:49pm

The Humboldt boys' basketball team proudly displays their state tournament qualifying banner after the Wildcats knocked off the Spencer Tigers, 63-55 in Storm Lake on Monday, Feb. 28, in a Class 3A substate final. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Will meet Davenport Assumption at 7:15 p.m. on March 8

By Phil Monson

The Never-Say-Die attitude of the Humboldt boys' basketball team held true to form again Monday night (Feb. 28) as the Wildcats earned a trip into next week's Class 3A state tournament by beating the Spencer Tigers, 63-55 in a substate final game played in the Storm Lake gym.

Balanced scoring again was one of the keys in the Wildcats' victory as Trevor Jacobson scored 16 points to lead Humboldt. Caden Matson and Will Orness each scored 14 points while Ben Kuehnast had 10 for Humboldt, which moved to 21-3 overall.

Spencer, 20-4, was led by senior standout Kory Petzenhauser with 33 points.

The 3A state tournament begins on Tuesday, March 8 inside Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Humboldt, seeded No. 6, will meet No. 3 seed Davenport Assumption at 7:15 p.m.

Fri
25
Feb

BARBARA NEWELL

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 2:14pm

Barbara Newell passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at HCMH in Humboldt at the age of 87 years. 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
24
Feb

JACKIE E. TRENARY

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00pm

Jack Trenary, 81, passed away Feb. 17, 2022 from Alzheimer’s Disease at Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL.

Thu
24
Feb

Wildcats edge LeMars in substate thriller, 57-54

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 11:11am

Humboldt head boys' basketball coach Jason Thurm gives instructions to his squad during a timeout in their post-season victory over Sioux Center on Feb. 21 in Humboldt. Thurm's Wildcats held off LeMars, 57-54 on Feb. 24 in a substate semifinal in Humboldt. The Wildcats will meet Spencer on Feb. 28 in a substate final in Storm Lake. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys' basketball team moved within one game of the state tournament by edging the LeMars Bulldogs, 57-54 tonight (Feb. 24) in a thrilling Class 3A substate semifinal round game in the Wildcat gym.

The Wildcats, now 20-3 overall, will meet Spencer in a substate final in the Storm Lake High School gym at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28.

Spencer defeated Storm Lake, 60-44 in a semifinal in Spencer.

Caleb Dreckman scored 28 points to lead all scorers as his LeMars squad bows out at 13-10 overall.

Ben Kuehnast and Jacob Heier both scored 12 points to lead Humboldt's scoring. Josh Thurm made 11 and Caden Matson had 10 for the Wildcats, who overcame a six-point deficit late in the game.

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

Thu
24
Feb

February 24, 2022

Thu
24
Feb

School sales taxes planned for $10 million in improvements

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:05am

State Large Group Speech participants on Feb. 5 from Humboldt High School included, front row (l to r): Nora Carlson, Jayda Vitzthum, Kaitlyn Thompson, Elle Clark, Jasmine Fusco, Morgan Mayall, Taryn McKimmey and Chloe Mayall. Second row: Oswaldo Vazquez, Alana Malo, Joslyn Orr, Jordan Kahl, Nathan Kuehnast, Ryder Wickett and Luke Sievers. Also participating were: Kelly Manz, Dani Abens, Lillian Holm, Grace Smith, Joseph Kinnan, Tristan Koppenhaver and Dylan Saathoff. Elle Clark and Ryder Wickett received Division 1 ratings. Individual District Speech Contest is Feb. 26. Humboldt Independent photo.

Humboldt Community Schools honored high school associates as Champions for Children at the Feb. 21 Humboldt School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Tate Satern, School Board President; Carol Quint, Tonia Kakacek, Jennifer Gardewine, Samantha Gardner and Jackie Bell. Also honored were Joyce Gruhn, Christina Rapple, Pam Stalpes, Otis McCogadh and Alicia Woods. Humboldt Independent photo. See all photos on this site by clicking on the Buy A Photo link and navigate to the appropriate issue.

On Monday night, the Humboldt School Board set Monday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $10 million in school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds.
The funds would be used for improvements the school is planning for Taft Elementary, Humboldt Middle School and at Humboldt High School.
There would not be any tax increase for the projects. The $10 million in revenue bonds would be repaid with sales tax revenue the school district receives each year.
Because the school plans to use some of the money at the sports complex for restroom improvements and field improvements, a separate public hearing is required by state law since the project is not connected directly to a school building. That public hearing was set for March 21 at 5:35 p.m. It involves a budget of up to $2 million.

Thu
24
Feb

Dam alternatives discussed at joint meeting

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:02am

A community meeting about the Reasoner Dam was held on Feb. 16, with three government bodies participating. Pictured clockwise from left: County Supervisors Erik Underberg and Rick Pedersen, Conservation Board members Will Spellmeyer, TC Loving, Mary Miner, Bob Rasmussen and Tate Satern, Conservation Director Todd Lee, Humboldt Council member Joel Goodell, City Administrator Cole Bockelmann and Council members Kirk Whittlesey and John Sleiter. Other public officials in attendance but not pictured were Supervisors Dave Lee and Bruce Reimers, Humboldt Council member Mike Worthington and Humboldt Mayor Dan Scholl. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
“No decisions were made but there was a lot of good discussion,” that was how County District 3 Supervisor Rick Pedersen summed up a joint meeting of the Humboldt County Conservation Board, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and the Humboldt City Council. The meeting was held Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the county conservation shop in Dakota City.
All five of the Conservation Board members were in attendance, along with four Supervisors and four Humboldt City Council members, along with the Humboldt mayor and city administrator.
There were about 20 members of the public in attendance, but only one, Bill Dunscombe, asked to speak, in addition to Bret Harklau.
The subject in question was continued discussion about the West Fork of Des Moines River in Humboldt and the deteriorating condition of the Joe Reasoner Dam.

Thu
24
Feb

Dr. Paul to be county medical examiner

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:01am

Dr. Benjamin Paul, a physician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Humboldt, has been named the new county medical examiner by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. Dr. Paul will be an independent contractor and will have sole authority to carry out the duties of the position, including naming a designated death investigator in instances when Dr. Paul is not available.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved local physician Dr. Benjamin Paul as the new Humboldt County medical examiner, pending all legal requirements for contract services.
Dr. Paul will serve as an independent contractor for the county. Paul asked that the county increase its annual retainer payment for medical examiner services from the current $3,300 to $5,000 annually, payable in $1,250 quarterly payments. It was noted the county had not raised the payment for medical examiner services since 2009.
Paul requests an addition $100 per inquest for simple death investigations requiring one hour in time or less, and $200 per inquest for more complex investigations that require more than one hour.
His duties are slated to being on March 1.

Wed
23
Feb

February 23, 2022

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