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August 2022

Wed
24
Aug

Wildcats eye repeat in 3A District 2 football

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:33am

Returning lettermen for the Wildcat football team, front row (l-r): Owen Hubbell, Michael Illg, Lance Coon, Trever Beach and Jayden Drewis. Middle row: Christian Lee, Corey Dettmann, Josh Thurm and Hunter Dery. Back row: Carrson Bothne, Kaleb McCullough, Josh Beldin, Tayeton Lohaus and Will Orness. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more, visit our photo gallery on this page.

Last year the Humboldt football team ran the table in Class 3A District 2 and went unbeaten during the regular season before suffering their first loss in the state playoffs to finish 11-1.
After graduating a talented 19-member senior class, some outsiders may not expect much from the Wildcats, and that’s fine with head coach Derrick Elman, who begins his fifth year leading the Wildcats.
“A year ago going into the new season, we felt like we could be pretty good. A testament to the kids that they really put it on and made it a special and memorable season,” Elman said.
“They did some things that haven’t happened here in a long time. We took that experience with our underclassmen going into the off-season and worked hard and let them know constantly that big things happen when you have big dreams and work really, really hard,” Elman said.

Wed
24
Aug

Clasen enters final season leading Wildcat cross country

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:29am

Returning letterwinners for the Wildcat girls’ cross country team, from left: Meg Zweibohmer, Sophia Harris, Reagan Lee, Kali Beaman, Joslyn Orr and Sarah Numedahl. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more, visit our photo gallery on this page.

Girls return 7, boys in rebuilding year

Wed
24
Aug

Winter, Elizondo will contribute at Fort Dodge

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 8:26am

Catalina Elizondo (left) and Emma Winter will compete on the Fort Dodge High girls’ swim team this fall. Independent photo.

Emma Winter and Catalina Elizondo are set to contribute for the Fort Dodge High School girls’ swimming team this fall.
Winter, a junior at Humboldt High School, is back for her third-year swimming. Elizondo, a freshman, has a strong background in youth swimming and is looking to follow in the footsteps of her sister, Maria, who graduated last year.

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

Wed
24
Aug

August 24, 2022

Tue
23
Aug

Humboldt volleyball team sweeps Gilbert in opener

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 9:44pm

Humboldt opened its volleyball season on the road Tuesday night by dropping the Gilbert Tigers, 26-24, 25-23, 25-23, in a non-conference match at Gilbert.

The Wildcats will return to action at Bondurant-Farrar on Thursday night, Aug. 25. The Humboldt invite is Saturday, Aug. 27.

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

Mon
22
Aug

ELIZABETH J. STEARNS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 9:17am

Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Stearns, age 93, Gilmore City, died Aug. 20, 2022, in her home, as she wanted. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Thu
18
Aug

Miller eyes starting linebacker spot at MSU

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 9:24am

MATT MILLER

Matt Miller is feeling good about the upcoming season for his Minnesota State University football team.

Miller, a 2020 Humboldt High School graduate, begins his third season with the Mavericks and is looking at playing a bigger role at inside linebacker for the Mavericks.

The six-foot-2, 225-pounder saw action in every game for Minnesota State during the 2021 season, whether it was at linebacker or on special teams.

“I’m looking forward to getting back into camp and get started with football and school again,” Miller said in an exclusive interview with the Independent prior to the start of fall camp on Aug. 8.

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

Thu
18
Aug

BARBARA K. GREGORY

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 8:00am

Barbara K. Gregory, 90, of Rutland, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Humboldt Care Center North. 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
18
Aug

Eleven new instructors at Humboldt and Twin Rivers

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:05am

New teaching staff in the Humboldt and Twin Rivers School Districts, front row (l-r): Susan Blanchard, Kristy Smith, Carolyn Powers, Kate Orness and Angela Duffy. Back row: Jordan Buhs, Emma Schmitt, Madison Smith, Benjamin Chavers, Stephanie Heinz and Taylor Smith. Independent photo.

By Phil Monson
Humboldt and Twin Rivers has 11 new school teachers in preparation for the school year that will start next Thursday, Aug. 25.
"New" is a subjective term in this case as many of the new instructors are Humboldt High School graduates, longtime residents, or graduated from neighboring high schools like Clarion-Goldfield and West Bend-Mallard.
Humboldt will have pre-k-12th grade conferences and student orientation on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 23-24. Read about the new instructors in this week's Humboldt Independent. Like the Humboldt Newspapers on Facebook.

Thu
18
Aug

School officials excited about new food service

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:03am

Tiffany Wurth (upper left), Humboldt High School marching band director, gives instructions to her squad last week during a session of band camp at the practice field. Independent photo by Jen Jensen.

By Phil Monson
The anticipated unveiling of the new food service program in the Humboldt School District is drawing excitement among school administrators.
If students and staff are impressed when school begins in another week, then all indications will point to a rousing success.
During the regular meeting of the board of education Monday night (Aug. 15). Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray introduced Jennifer Parker of Opaa Food Service, based out of Missouri. Opaa serves over 900 schools in eight states.
Parker has been training Humboldt’s food service director Melinda Busick, who leads the program. Busick, who was previously employed by the district, is now employed by Opaa but will have the same role.
Hot and cold food options will be available every day in each school building.

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