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November 30, 2022

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NORMA D. OLSON

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:46am

Norma D. Olson, 93, of Humboldt, died Sunday morning, November 27, 2022, at Bickford Cottage in Fort Dodge. 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 named in the subject line.

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28
Nov

Wildcat girls turn back LeMars on the mat, 42-36

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 8:40pm

Humboldt's Macey Varangkounh drives her opponent to the mat in a 135-pound match against LeMars in the Humboldt gym Monday night, Nov. 28. Varangkounh lost the bout but her team won the meet, 42-36. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

In the first-ever sanctioned girls' wrestling meet in the Humboldt gym, the Wildcats turned back the LeMars Bulldogs, 42-36 Monday night (Nov. 28).

Humboldt won five matches by fall in head-to-head competition to earn the victory. Humboldt also won two matches by forfeit.

Humboldt's Claire Weydert won by a 12-second pin at 135 pounds over Autumn Olsen. Mia Harris pinned Emily Ward in 1:37. Wildcat senior Dylan Saathoff pinned Zoey Jeppesen in 52 seconds. Baylie Beers won by fall in the first period at 130 and Sophia Harris pinned Adrianna Guerrero in 2:33.

Next action for Humboldt is Friday, Dec. 2, in the middle school gym starting at 4:30 p.m. The event will feature 200 girls from across the state.

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

Mon
28
Nov

Winter weather advisory issued for Tuesday

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 3:42pm

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The advisory will include all of the Humboldt Independent readership territory, including all of Humboldt, Webster, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Hancock, Pocahontas, Wright and Hamilton counties.
Snow and a glazing of ice is expected Tuesday. According to the NWS, the winter storm will bring a mixture of snow and light freezing precipitation accompanied by stronger northwest winds during the morning and into the evening Tuesday. Blowing snow and hazardous travel is anticipated; especially over northern and northwest Iowa.
Snow is expected across the northwest third of Iowa Tuesday and Tuesday evening.
Amounts of 1 to 3 inches or slightly more are likely in the Estherville and Algona areas. Brisk NW winds may also produce areas of blowing snow.

Mon
28
Nov

LORRAINE MCCURRY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2022 - 11:35am

Lorraine McCurry, 91, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, surrounded by family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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November 24, 2022

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Nov

Holiday activities abound in Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 5:20pm

The annual lighted parade in Humboldt will be this Saturday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. in downtown Humboldt. It is part of a weekend of activities in the community. Humboldt Independent file photo.

Kiwanis Christmasland prepares to open in Humboldt
Christmasland in Humboldt will open for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 25. This marks the 40th year of this popular holiday attraction sponsored by the Humboldt/Dakota City Kiwanis Club. It has been visited by more than 150,000 people since its opening in 1981.
For 2022, there will be some new items and updates but lots of the traditional favorite scenes that people have come to know and enjoy year after year.
There is a $500 power upgrade to the train set this year to ensure that the trains run on time!
Christmasland is located directly south of Humboldt City Hall at 407 1st Avenue South. It is one block south of the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center then one-half block east.

Wed
23
Nov

100+ Women contribute to Make-A-Wish

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 5:14pm

The Humboldt County 100-plus Women Who Care met recently at the Dakota City VFW Hall and considered several worthwhile community endeavors for their charitable contributions. Following presentations and a vote, the group contributed to Make-A-Wish in Humboldt County with a $15,100 donation. Pictured with the check are the Humboldt County 100-plus Women Who Care. Submitted photo.

The Humboldt County 100-Plus Women Who Care met recently and lent their giving spirit to making a special dream come true for critically ill children right here in Humboldt County. During their meeting this month the group donated funds totaling $15,100 to the Humboldt County Make-A-Wish endowment fund.
The Humboldt Community Foundation has opened an endowment fund in partnership with Make-A-Wish Iowa. Anyone in the community can contribute to the fund at the foundation. Once the fund hits $300,000, it will then generate a $15,000 draw down every single year, forever, to fund a wish for a child in Humboldt County. State endowment tax credits are available when donating to this local fund. Read the story and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Wed
23
Nov

School Board looks at upcoming building projects

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 5:10pm

The Humboldt High School Dance Team will be performing at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines next week. Read all about it in this week's Humboldt Independent. Members of the Humboldt High School Dance Team, front row (l-r): Jennika Beach, Elle Clark, Jasmine Fusco, Macy Berte and Riley Kunert. Middle row: Ava Guy, Irelynn Peterson, Summer Zwiefel, Kadence Johnson and McKenna Mathis. Back row: Anna Duffy, Tricia Kellner, Madisyn Gump, Lydia Origer, Kaycee Rubel and Fiona Tinken. Submitted photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray provided several updates during Monday’s regular monthly meeting of the Humboldt Board of Education.
Murray said a Dec. 8 timeline is in place to publish seeking bids for the building projects at Taft Elementary and the middle school.
“We’re hoping the publish date for the bids for Taft and the middle school will be on Dec. 8. I want to do a pre-bid meeting on Dec. 13 at the Taft cafeteria at 4 p.m. That meeting will be for both buildings,” Murray said.
“It’s a good opportunity for you to come in and ask the architect questions, look at the designs,” Murray said.

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23
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November 23, 2022

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