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Thu
22
Sep

Council mulls changes to old fire station, LEC

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 12:05am

This is the deputies/officers work area in the Humboldt Law Enforcement Center, which was completed early in 2016. On Monday it was reported that the building is too small for both police and sheriff's departments with additional space needed. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt City Council on Monday set the wheels in motion to perhaps remodel the old fire station north of city hall, expand the current Law Enforcement Center and close the alley between the two buildings.
It was part of a discussion started by Humboldt Mayor Dan Scholl.
“What brought the need to my attention was Humboldt County Emergency Management needed a staging area in the case of an emergency.
“I got to looking at the old fire station and the kitchen area needs updating, along with the restrooms and the meeting room area. This was on my radar when we had our strategic planning meeting last winter,” Scholl said.
“Then in discussions with the police chief, the sheriff and chief deputy, there is a need of a sally port (a safe, secure, enclosed area)” for the unloading and loading of prisoners," Scholl said.

Thu
22
Sep

Voters approve Lu Verne School merger with Algona

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 12:04am

A police officer from Kanawha reads to Lu Verne Elementary students in this file photo from 2017. Last week, voters from Lu Verne and Algona agreed to reorganize the school districts into a merged district. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By Phil Monson
Voters in the Lu Verne and Algona Community School districts overwhelmingly approved re-organizing the two districts.
In an election held on Sept. 13, voters in Lu Verne passed the re-organization with 121 yes votes and 45 no votes. Algona voters approved it by a 349-9 vote.
Lu Verne voters also approved the revenue purpose statement with 119 yes votes and 49 no while Algona approved the revenue purpose statement 338-18.
The final item approved by voters was the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy combination with Lu Verne voting 106 to 57. In Algona it was 305 to 44.
The two districts will join on July 1, 2023.
Read more about what's next for the two districts in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
22
Sep

Home Edition in this week's Humboldt Independent

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/22/2022 - 12:03am

Nate and Amy Nostrom have enjoyed their new home and economical geothermal heating/cooling system since 2018. Read about them in this week's Humboldt Independent. Independent photo by Jim Sayers.

A view of the kitchen at the Deb and Mitch Christensen home on Humboldt's north side. It is one of five homes featured in this year's Home Edition, exclusively in this week's Humboldt Independent. Pick up your copy today or subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Look inside today’s Humboldt Independent for the annual Home Edition, two sections and 20 pages of news and advertisements you can use for your dream home or home remodel or improvement.
By shopping the local area you can find all you need, whether it is buying, building, financing, remodeling or improving your living space.

Wed
21
Sep

September 21, 2022

Mon
19
Sep

Girls 4th, boys 8th in Humboldt cross country meet

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 9:34pm

Bella Metti shown here competing for the Wildcat cross country team in Monday's Humboldt Invitational. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's girls placed fourth and the boys were eighth in the Humboldt Invitational cross country meet held on Monday, Sept. 19 at Sheldon Park in Humboldt.

The Wildcat girls totaled 109 points. Iowa Falls-Alden was the winner with 51 while Fort Dodge St. Edmond was runner-up at 64.

Algona won the boys' team title with 44 points with St. Edmond runner-up at 66. Humboldt totaled 199.

The Wildcat girls were led by Brynn Malo who ran sixth in 21:51.97. Meg Zweibohmer was 20th in 24:09.41 and Alana Malo 26th in 24:55.05. Joslyn Orr was 32nd and Elsie Stattelman 49th.

Gabe Thumma paced the Wildcat boys by running 25th in 20:18.49. Darlin McDaniel was 39th in 21:09.67. Jayden Gargano 44th in 21:25.97.

Nakia Ollivierre of IFA was the girls overall winner in 20:23.17. Ryan Stundahl of Algona led all boys with a winning time of 17:47.22.

Humboldt will run in the Algona Invitational on Monday, Sept 26.

Mon
19
Sep

JUDITH R. SMITH

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 2:47pm

Judith “Judy” Rae Smith, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Paula J Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge at the age of 67 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.

Mon
19
Sep

VIRGIL E. BEHRENDSEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 11:40am

Virgil E. Behrendsen – age 94, of Pocahontas, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Arlington Place in Pocahontas. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.net.

Fri
16
Sep

Humboldt posts 4th straight shutout, blank Boone 37-0

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 10:36pm

Humboldt's Corey Dettmann cuts past a Boone defender after catching a pass in the Wildcats' 37-0 victory over the Toreadors on Sept. 16 on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Dettmann had 76 yards on seven catches as the Wildcats improved to 4-0 on the season. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The No. 1 ranked Humboldt football team recorded its fourth straight shutout victory to open the season, blanking Boone 37-0 at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Friday night (Sept. 16).

The current Wildcat squad is the first in school history to begin the season with four straight shutout victories. Only three times in the last 67 years has a Humboldt team opened the season with 3 straight shutout victories, joining the 2005 and 1955 squads.

Lance Coon rushed for 122 yards on 14 carries and scored four touchdowns to lead the 4-0 Wildcats. Senior Will Orness, who moved from receiver to quarterback, passed to Corey Dettmann for a 25-yard first quarter touchdown. Orness rushed 14 times for 131 yards.

Humboldt's Trever Beach kicked a 37-yard field. Dettmann caught seven passes for 76 yards and Michael Illg led the HHS defense with six tackles.

Humboldt begins Class 3A District 2 action at Ballard Huxley on Friday, Sept. 23.

Thu
15
Sep

September 15, 2022

Wed
14
Sep

Homecoming 2022 activities and schedule announced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 11:00am

The Humboldt 2022 Homecoming Court was announced last week. Pictured front row from left: Tricia Kellner, Tori Gargano, Jennika Beach, Darby DeWinter and Kali Beaman. Back row from left: Ty Schluter, Josh Thurm, Ty Gargano, Jayden Gargano and Trever Beach. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

The Humboldt Community School District has announced the 2022 Homecoming Court and related activities for the week of Sept. 26, capping with the Homecoming football game against North Polk at 7 p.m.
The 2022 Homecoming Court consists of five girls and five boys. Queen candidates are Tricia Kellner, Tori Gargano, Jennika Beach, Darby DeWinter and Kali Beaman. King candidates are Ty Schluter, Josh Thurm, Ty Gargano, Jayden Gargano and Trever Beach.

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