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April 2022

Thu
07
Apr

Mental and behavioral health services offered

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 12:07am

Angel Menke (left) and Rebecca Edwards of Life Connections Iowa, shown here at the Humboldt office. Life Connections Iowa also provides in-home visits for families to serve mental health needs. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson.

By Phil Monson
In recent years as the call for improved mental health services for children has grown, Life Connections Iowa is answering that call across the state and right here in north central Iowa.
Mental health services are offered in office and tele-health. Behavioral health intervention services are offered in the home, school and at a local office.
Rebecca Edwards, director of behavioral health in western Iowa, explained the wide range of mental health services offered.
“We offer cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy and narrative therapy,” Edwards said.

Thu
07
Apr

Bird flu strikes Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 12:05am

Iowa commercial bird flocks are threatened with the high-pathogenic avian influenza. The disease required the culling of more than 30 million birds in Iowa in 2015. One of the latest confirmed cases was a 15,000-head flock of breeding chickens in Humboldt County. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has struck close to home.
It was reported on Sunday that two more cases of the deadly virus were confirmed, one of them in a flock of 15,000 commercial breeding hens in Humboldt County. The other case was in a 37,000 commercial turkey flock in Sac County.
The latest reports came on the heels of a confirmed case impacting 5 million commercial laying hens in Osceola County last Thursday, March 31.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the latest cases on Sunday.
Flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity

Thu
07
Apr

Burn date Saturday, limbs next week, junk May 2

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 12:02am

Humboldt resident Steve Stanford burns yard waste in this file photo from 2021. This Saturday, April 9, is the day allowed for open burning this spring in the city of Humboldt. Humboldt Independent file photo.

The city of Humboldt reminds residents that it is time to get picked up and cleaned up for the spring. There are several dates residents should be aware of regarding spring cleanup.
This Saturday, April 9, is the date for open burning of yard waste within the Humboldt city limits. Open burning of yard waste and garbage is prohibited within the city limits and violators may be fined up to $100.
On Monday, April 11, the city of Humboldt will be collecting brush and sticks. All branches and brush must be cut in lengths of seven feet or less and branches should not be greater than six inches in diameter. All brush should be placed curbside by 6 a.m.

Wed
06
Apr

April 6, 2022

Tue
05
Apr

Humboldt boys edge Lynx in overtime, 3-2

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/05/2022 - 9:37am

Cristhian Ramirez controls the ball at midfield for the Wildcat boys' soccer team, which is now off to a 2-0 start to the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt boys' soccer team scored the go-ahead goal in overtime to upend the Webster City Lynx, 3-2 in Webster City on Monday, April 4.

The Wildcats improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the North Central Conference.

The Wildcats will visit Clear Lake on Monday, April 11 The Wildcats host Iowa Falls-Alden on April 14 at 5 p.m.

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

Tue
05
Apr

Carlson medalist, Wildcat girls 2nd in golf triangular at Spring Valley

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/05/2022 - 9:34am

NORA CARLSON

Humboldt senior Nora Carlson was meet medalist with a 41 in leading the Wildcat girls’ golf team to a runner-up finish in a season-opening triangular at Spring Valley Golf Course on Monday, April 4, north of Livermore.

Host Algona Garrigan won the team title with 186 strokes. Humboldt totaled 203 and Spencer was third at 217.

Humboldt’s other counting scores were Noelle Hamand with a 50 and Aries Packard and Adalynn Lawman each with a 56.

Riley Rosenmeyer led Garrigan with a 44.

Mo McDermott fired a 44 to pace Spencer.

Humboldt will be off until April 18 when they visit Manson-NW. They'll host Clarion-Goldfield-Dows and Hampton-Dumont-CAL on April 19.

See full story and the season preview in this week's Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started.

Mon
04
Apr

Wildcat girls win home soccer opener, 1-0 over Lynx

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 8:35pm

Humboldt's Elsie Hubbell pushes the ball past a Webster City defender Monday night (April 4) in the Wildcats' 1-0 victory over the Webster City Lynx in varsity soccer in Humboldt. The victory moved Humboldt to 2-0 on the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Elsie Hubbell scored on a corner kick to lead the Humboldt girls' soccer team to a 1-0 victory over the Webster City Lynx Monday night (April 4) in a home opener for the Wildcats.

Humboldt slipped to 2-1 on the season after losing 10-0 at Mason City on April 5.

Next action for the Wildcats will be at home on April 11 against Clear Lake. The Wildcats visit Iowa Falls-Alden on April 14.

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

Mon
04
Apr

Humboldt boys 2nd in home triangular

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 8:32pm

Jayden Gargano fired a 41 to lead the Humboldt boys' golf team to a runner-up finish in a home triangular at Humboldt Country Club Monday night April 4. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Spencer topped Humboldt and Algona Garrigan in a boys' season golf opener at Humboldt Country Club on Monday, April 4.

The Tigers shot a 154 total. Humboldt finished with 169 strokes while Garrigan was third at 191.

Andrew Hough fired a 36 and Trever Cooke had a 38 to pace the Tigers. Humboldt was paced by Jayden Gargano with a 41. Carson Arndt shot 42. Carson Sleiter and Parker Sleiter each had a 43 for Humboldt.

The Wildcats return to action at home on April 18 against Manson-NW. They'll face Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows on April 19 at Hampton.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent Newspaper. Read the season preview in this week's Independent. Subscribe today for print/digital access by selecting the link on this page to get started!

Mon
04
Apr

KATHY J. MINOR

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 1:37pm

Kathy Minor, age 75, of Pocahontas, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Pleasant View Home in Albert City. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Sat
02
Apr

Wildcat soccer teams open with victories

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/02/2022 - 8:44am

Humboldt's varsity girl/boy soccer teams opened their seasons with a pair of victories on Friday night (April 1) in Belmond.

The Wildcat girls posted a 5-0 victory while the boys were 8-0 winners over the Broncos.

The Wildcat girls will host Webster City on Monday, April 4, starting at 5 p.m. The Wildcat boys travel to Webster City for a match with the Lynx.

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

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