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February 2022

Thu
10
Feb

Dam meeting is Feb. 16

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 12:03am

Discussion of what to do with the Reasoner Dam in Humboldt will be the discussion of a joint meeting of the Humboldt County Conservation Board and Humboldt County Supervisors on Feb. 16. The Humboldt City Council has also been invited. File photo.

The public is invited to attend a meeting about the future of the Reasoner Dam and the West Branch of the Des Moines River in the city of Humboldt.
The meeting is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Conservation shop building 407 2nd Ave. North in Dakota City.
The Humboldt County Supervisors will join the Humboldt County Conservation Board in attendance. Humboldt City Council members have also been extended an invitation.
On Monday, new Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann said he would have some type of analysis and possible city assistance in funding available for the Council’s review by the end of this week.
At its Jan. 19 meeting, the Humboldt County Conservation Board chose Option/Alternative 2, which would lower the dam by 7.5 feet and create a rock ramp structure around the revised structure, promising more pedestrian access, safer fishing locales and more kayak/tubing and canoeing options.

Thu
10
Feb

Supervisors buy two motor graders

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 12:02am

On Monday, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agreed to purchase two Caterpillar motor graders from next year's budget at a cost of $643,478. It will be nearly a year before the new graders are delivered.

By KENT THOMPSON
While the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors are in the midst of setting the budget for the next fiscal year, the Board on Monday did agree to a purchase for equipment that will be delivered 10-12 months from now.
The Board agreed to purchase two motor graders for Humboldt County Secondary Roads, upon the recommendation of Humboldt County Engineer Ben Loots.
After some discussion, the Board unanimously agreed to purchase two 140 all-wheel drive 2022 Caterpillar motor graders for a total cost of $643,478, including trade-in of old machines from Ziegler CAT of Fort Dodge. The figure was incorrectly reported in the Feb. 10 edition of the Independent. The new machines will be delivered to the county within 10-12 months.
Read more about the county board in this week's Humboldt Independent, now on sale.

Wed
09
Feb

Humboldt girls host LeMars in 4A Region 1 opener Feb. 16

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/09/2022 - 1:54pm

Humboldt senior Alexis Hansen, shown here driving to the basket in a recent home game, will lead her team in the opening round of the Class 4A regional tournament when the Wildcats host LeMars in a first round game on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls basketball team will host LeMars in a Class 4A Region 1 tournament opener on Feb. 16, 7 p.m. in the Wildcat gym.

The winner will travel to Sioux City Heelan on Saturday, Feb. 19, to face Bishop Heelan at 7 p.m. in a regional semifinal. The other half of the bracket has Gilbert hosting Storm Lake on Feb. 16 with the winner meeting Spencer at Spencer on Feb. 19. The regional final will be Feb. 22 at a site to be determined. The highest seeded remaining team will host the regional final.

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Wed
09
Feb

Humboldt boys host 3A 1st round basketball games

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/09/2022 - 10:28am

Humboldt guard Josh Thurm drives past a defender in a recent home game for the Wildcat basketball team. Humboldt hosts Sioux Center in a first round substate tournament game on Feb. 21. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys basketball team will host Sioux Center in a Class 3A first round post-season tournament game on Monday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

The winner of the contest will face LeMars or Sergeant Bluff-Luton on Thursday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. in Humboldt.

The other half of the substate one bracket has Spencer meeting Algona and Storm Lake facing MOC-Floyd Valley, with a substate semifinal in Spencer on Feb. 24.

Winners of the second round games will play in a substate final on Monday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at a site to be determined, for a trip to the state tournament in Des Moines.

The boys state tournament will be played March 7-11 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Wed
09
Feb

February 9, 2022

Tue
08
Feb

Humboldt wrestlers fall in regional dual

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 1:51pm

Humboldt's Gaige Allen tries to turn his opponent to the mat in their 182-pound match in the sectional tournament in Humboldt on Feb. 5 Allen went on to place third for the Wildcats, who won the team title. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team ended their season Tuesday night in a Class 2A regional dual at Sergeant.

Humboldt beat Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley, 51-16 in the first round and lost 51-18 to No. 4 ranked Sergeant Bluff-Luton afterwards for a berth in the state tournament in Des Moines on Feb. 16.

Humboldt finishes its stellar season at 17-4 overall in duals. Humboldt will now focus on its eight individual wrestlers who will compete in a district tournament at Huxley on Saturday, Feb. 12. The top two place winners at each weight class advance to the state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 17-20.

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

To view watch the district meet livestream, visit: portal.stretchinternet.com/ballardhs

Tue
08
Feb

Wildcat boys dominate Cadets, clinch NCC title

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 1:45pm

Trevor Jacobson creates an offensive play for the Wildcat boys' basketball team in a recent home contest. Jacobson and the Wildcats enter the final four-game stretch of their regular season. Independent photo.

The No. 2 ranked (Class 3A) Humboldt boys' basketball team clinched a share of the North Central Conference title Tuesday night (Feb. 8) by dominating Iowa Falls-Alden, 55-29 in a league matchup with the Cadets.

Humboldt made nine 3-pointers on the night and were led in scoring by Trevor Jacobson with 12 points. Caden Matson and Will Orness each had 10.

Humboldt is 17-1 overall, 12-1 and alone in first in the NCC standings.

Humboldt closes out its conference portion of its schedule on Friday, Feb. 11, when the Wildcats visit the Webster City Lynx.

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

Tue
08
Feb

Big 2nd half lifts Humboldt girls, 71-37 over Iowa Falls Alden

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 1:40pm

Morgan Mann takes an outside jump shot for the Wildcat girls' basketball team in their home game on Feb. 1. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls basketball team used a big second half to cap their regular season Tuesday night (Feb. 8) in a 71-37 victory at Iowa Falls in North Central Conference action with the Cadets. Humboldt led just 21-18 at halftime but blew the game open in the second half.

Humboldt is 12-9 overall, 9-5 and third in the NCC standings.

The Wildcats begin Class 4A regional tournament play next week. Pairings are expected to be announced this week.

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

Mon
07
Feb

Police determine unattended death accidental

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/07/2022 - 2:40pm

On Saturday, Feb. 5, at 07:34 a.m., the Humboldt Police Department, and Humboldt Ambulance responded to 10 Rainbow Dr. for an unresponsive 44-year-old female lying on the residential driveway.
First responders discovered the individual was deceased. The initial investigation provided no indication of foul-play, and the death appeared to be accidental, according to Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders.
The name of the deceased has not been released. Humboldt County Medical Examiner, Mike Sexe said he confirmed the death at the scene Saturday morning. “The cause of death is pending an autopsy,” Sexe said. The autopsy is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 8.
The investigation of the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Law Enforcement Center at (515) 332-2600.

Sat
05
Feb

Wrestlers win team title, advance 8 to district meet

Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/05/2022 - 5:49pm

Humboldt’s district qualifiers, front row, from left: Jayden Gargano, Joe Weydert and Dusty Pate. Back row, from left: Cyler Cirks, Owen Mayall, Jase Goodell, Ty Gargano and David Muir. Independent photo.

The Humboldt wrestling team won the Class 2A sectional tournament title and advanced 8 individuals into the Feb. 12 district at Huxley.

Placing first for Humboldt was Jayden Gargano at 126 pounds, Dusty Pate at 132 and Joe Weydert at 152. Runner-up finishers include Cyler Cirks at 106, Owen Mayall at 113, David Muir at 120, Jase Goodell at 138 and Ty Gargano at 145.

The Wildcats finished with 225 points. Ballard Huxley had 207 and Roland- Story 203. Southeast Valley followed with 187, Gilbert 112 and Nevada 68.

Humboldt advanced into a regional dual on Tuesday, Feb.8 at Sergeant Bluff. Humboldt will face Boyden Hull/ Rock Valley in the first round.

District action begins at 11a.m. on Saturday.

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

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