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Wed
14
Sep

PRISCILLA A. MILAM

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 10:57am

Priscilla A. Milam, 80, of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo following a short illness. Online condolences may be left at www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com.

Wed
14
Sep

The Biz puts a new spin on things in its new digs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 10:55am

Humboldt Engraving is open at its new location on Sumner Avenue in downtown Humboldt. Independent photo.

A business career that began from her own grief and a desire to help others is doing quite well entering its 12th year in December, and now has a new location and expanded space.

We’re talking about The Biz here, or more formally known as Humboldt Engraving and Gifts, and talking about owner Renae Dreyer.

The business relocated across the street from 617 Sumner Ave. to 626 Sumner Ave. last week. It will be celebrating its grand re-opening this Friday, Sept. 16, with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.

Dreyer and her staff are excited with their new retail space and expanded production area. “This is about three-times the size of our old store,” she said. “We were cramped for space in the old building and it wasn’t handicapped accessible.

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

Tue
13
Sep

Humboldt girls sweep Clear Lake, 3-0

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 9:26pm

Humboldt's Kayla Gieber (left) and Ashlynn Works (right) blocked this Clear Lake spike at the net in the Wildcats' 3-0 victory over the Lions on Sept. 13 in Humboldt. In back is teammate Shelbie Heinz. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt volleyball team swept the Clear Lake Lions in 3 sets Tuesday night in the Humboldt gym.

The Wildcats won by scores of 25-9, 25-23 and 25-17 to improve to 2-1 in the NCC, 7-4 overall.

Humboldt went 0-4 in the Dike-New Hartford on Saturday, Sept. 17. Humboldt fell to top-ranked Dike-NH, Denver, Osage and Dunkerton.

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
12
Sep

HHS runners in Ballard Invitational

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/12/2022 - 9:13pm

Sophomore Meg Zweibohmer ran 44th in 24:10.1 for Humboldt in the Ballard Huxley Invitational on Monday, Sept. 12 at Huxley. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's boys placed ninth while the girls were 10th in the Ballard Huxley Invitational cross country meet at Huxley Monday night (Sept. 12).

Humboldt's boys were paced by Gabe Thumma who finished 37th in 19:40. Darlin McDaniel was 47th in 20:42 and Hayden Hansen 48th in 20:45. Jayden Gargano ran 50th in 20:49. Justin Ash was 56th in 21:15.

Brynn Malo was 21st in 21:41.2 to lead the Wildcat girls. Meg Zweibohmer was 44th in 24:10.1 while Alana Malo was 46th in 24:27.5. Josley Orr finished 55th in 25:29.3 and Elsie Stattelman was 57th in 25:42.6.

Des Moines Christian won the boys team title while Gilbert captured the girls title.

Kayla Young of Solon was the overall winner in 19:27. Aaron Fynaardt of DM Christian paced the boys race with a winning time of 15:59. Humboldt will run at Clear Lake on Sept. 15.

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

Fri
09
Sep

No. 2 Humboldt in 17-0 victory over Estherville-LC

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 9:51pm

Humboldt's Hunter Dery stiff-arms an ELC defender for a gain in the Wildcats' 17-0 victory over Estherville-Lincoln Central on Sept. 9 in Estherville. Photo by Dave Swartz, Estherville News.

The No. 2 ranked Humboldt football team pitched their third straight shutout of the season in a 17-0 victory over Estherville-Lincoln Central Friday night (Sept. 9) in Estherville.

Lance Coon rushed for 156 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Wildcats. Trever Beach kicked a 34-yard field goal as Humboldt moved to 3-0 on the season.

The Wildcats return home on Friday, Sept. 16, when they host Boone in their final non-district game of the season.

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

Fri
09
Sep

LEO E. KUEHNAST

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/09/2022 - 9:10am

Leo Elton Kuehnast, 101, of Humboldt passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Humboldt North Care Center. Online condolences may be left at www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com.

Thu
08
Sep

Humboldt Lions Club assists children

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 9:56am

Members of the Humboldt Lions Club are, front row from left: Pat Hill, Heather McKenney, Jeff Lane, Mary Miner, Mary Mulligan, Bob Connor, Deb Strachan, Jo Kollmorgen and Rick Nelson. Back row from left: Paul Origer, Chuck Strachan, George Bruder, Karolee Wilson, Mick Hatcher, Shirley Bakken, Brian Jergens, Roger Day, Russ Dugan and Jim Kirkpatrick. Other members not pictured: Nate Vento, Don Waderick, Elwin Hodges, Erica Knudson, Dean Clasen, Diane Amundson, James Illg, Andy Lemmenes, Jim Lemmenes, Jim Strachan, Derek Thoms, Shanna Miller, Kirk Whittlesey, Jack David, Bruce Eastman, Dana Hesse, Kis Landolt and Jerry Raether.

The Humboldt Lions Club has been serving the Humboldt area for over 60 years. Many of their projects assist children and adults and other special events. Sunday, Sept. 11 the Lions Club will be participating in the annual fundraiser that assists children’s eyesight. It is called Iowa Kids Sight.
Young children often can’t tell you if they don’t see well. Or maybe they think that their poor vision is the norm. But permanent vision loss can occur if not caught within the first few years of life. That’s why screening young children is so important.
Amblyopia (often called lazy eye), for example, can be corrected if caught early enough. The child wears a patch over the stronger eye, forcing the weaker eye to strengthen. Half of children, however, are diagnosed with this after the age of five – and by that point, the vision loss in the weak eye may be permanent.

Thu
08
Sep

September 8, 2022

Thu
08
Sep

HCMH breaks ground on mental health clinic

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 12:06am

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) broke ground last Friday on a 3,000 square feet mental health therapy and counseling clinic. Pictured from left in front: HCMH Foundation member Bruce Watnem, Chief Nursing Exceutive Victor Bycroft, Chief Executive Officer Michelle Sleiter, Trustee President Kevin Bornhoft, Foundation member Jennifer Hansen, Director of Organizational Development Mary Moritz, Mental Health Counselor and Play Therapy Director Nolan Vitzthum, Director of Community Relations Bri Berte, Chief Financial Officer AJ Mason and Director of Maintenance, Dave Knight. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The demand for therapy and counseling services continues to grow. The areas of need are not just physical in nature, but mental as well.
On Sept. 2, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) took the first step toward providing space for new and existing practitioners and increasing service for adults and children with mental health needs, as the hospital broke ground on a 3,000 square foot addition for outpatient therapy and counseling services.
Representatives from Atura Architecture in Clear Lake were on hand as well Joel Armitage, president of Sande Construction in Humboldt, the general contractor for the building project.
“This is a great step toward meeting a pretty significant need in our community,” HCMH Chief Executive Officer Michelle Sleiter said.

Thu
08
Sep

Corteva meets demand of feeding the world

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 12:05am

In 2019, the Renwick Seed Production Facility changed names from Pioneer to Corteva. Pictured from left by the sign are Jayme Dreessen, Brian Woeste and Kent Berte. The process, goals and work ethic are still the same. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Renwick’s seed production facility for Corteva Agriscience is all about beans and only beans.
In 2019, Pioneer, Dow Inc. and Dupont spun off Corteva as the agricultural part of the business that focuses on seed and crop protection.
Renwick Location Manager Brian Woeste said Corteva does more than just one brand, however the Pioneer brand is still exclusively sold by local Pioneer seed dealers.
“Through mergers and acquisitions we did pick up a few additional seed brands,” Woeste said. Brevant is a new Corteva retail to market brand.
Read more about the local facility and other stories of importance to soybean producers and consumers in this week's Humboldt Independent, a leader in the support of local agriculture.

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