March 2022

Humboldt won seven events and took the team title of their own Nielsen Family Invitational on Friday, March 18 inside the Humboldt Recreation Center.

The Wildcats finished with 108 points. Forest City was a distant second with 65 while Pocahontas Area had 60. West Hancock totaled 57.

Trevor Jacobson won the 400-meters in 56.38 seconds and Jackson Chambers claimed the 800-meters in 2:25.08. Caden Matson won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.99 seconds.

The 4x200 relay took first in 1:43.16, comprised of Carson Berte, Keegan Groat, Elliot Carlson and Corey Dettmann. The 4x400 relay of Mason Van Pelt, Berte, Carlson and Caden Matson were first in 3:48.22.

The shuttle hurdle relay was first in 38.02 seconds and Kaleb McCullough won the shot put throw with a toss measuring 47-11.

The Wildcats will return to action on Tuesday, April 5, when they compete in the Eagle Grove Umstead Relays. The Charlie Buns Relays in Humboldt will be April 8.

By KENT THOMPSON
After much discussion, the Humboldt County Conservation Board has agreed to develop a plan to seek federal/state funds through American Rescue Plan money for improving the Reasoner Dam.
The Conservation Board agreed to the matter after a suggestion from Humboldt County Board of Supervisor member Rick Pedersen of Humboldt during a joint meeting, Wednesday, March 16.
“What have we got to lose? We might as well apply for funds and see what we get?” Pedersen said, noting that Iowa is supposed to be getting $1.2 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (COVID relief) dollars, with an intended desire to use some of that money toward enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities for communities.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported that it will be participating in a tornado drill at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23. Sirens will sound and people may want to observe their tornado protocols. Those include going to a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows, doors and outside walls.
The drill is being conducted in recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 21-25.
If you are outside and there is a severe weather event, do not go under an overpass or bridge, but stay in a low, flat location and protect your head and neck with your arms from flying debris.

The 19th Annual St. Mary’s Spring Gala is taking place on March 26 in the reception hall at 716 Main in Humboldt.
This is St. Mary Grade School’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Tickets and cash raffles are still available at the parish office located at 307 4th St. N. or online at: bit.ly/springgala2022. Only 250 cash raffles are being sold for a chance to win $5,000, $2,500, or one of five $500 prizes.
Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with complimentary wine and beer, followed by a plated dinner including dessert at 6:30 p.m. Before dinner, guests will have the opportunity to participate in Heads or Tails sponsored by Fareway Meat and Grocery.
Cash raffle winners will be drawn before the live auction, which begins at 7:30, along with the winner of the Seiler Appliance 10x’s your money contest.
A silent auction will be open throughout the evening until 10 p.m.