January 2023

Thu
12
Jan

Bormann's ag background encompasses all aspects


Peter Bormann has had numerous jobs on and off the farm in his young career, all involving agriculture, his first love; be it selling seed and helping farmers, planting his own crops or detasseling. Humboldt Independent photos by Jim Sayers. See these and other photos for purchase at www.humboldtnews.com.

By Jim Sayers
As he sat in the corner of his exceptionally well organized, meticulously clean, brightly-lit, energy-efficient and recently remodeled farm shop, Peter Bormann, rural Livermore, described his farm background and experiences leading to his current career as a Pioneer seed dealer.
“I was raised just down the road, not far from here, where my parents Mark and Sue Bormann still live. Our family farm grew grain and raised cattle. I have always loved farming,” Peter said.
“When I grew up in the 1990s, we didn’t always have a lot, and we learned to work hard doing anything we could. It became ingrained in my mind to try everything I could do. I love to work,” he said.
As a youngster, Peter participated in 4-H and FFA, and chose to skip school sports in high school at Bishop Garrigan in Algona, because there was “always farm work to do at home.” That work included harvest, feeding cattle, clearing snow and cleaning livestock facilities.

Thu
12
Jan
Thu
12
Jan

Community Chorus show is Feb. 10-12 in Humboldt


The Humboldt Community Chorus annual variety musical show will be Feb. 10-12 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School. Tickets are now on sale. Submitted photo.

The Humboldt Community Chorus, under the direction of Terry Nelson, will be presenting their annual variety show, “One In Harmony,” on Feb. 10, 11, and 12 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School. Tickets are now on sale at V&S Variety, Humboldt HyVee, from Chorus members, on-line at www.humboldtchorus.com or at the door.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 18. Show times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Selections this year will include “Rock This Town,” “Sing a Song,” “Favorites from the ‘Rat Pack’” and “Sing, Sing Sing,” plus a medley of songs from “West Side Story”. The always popular gospel and patriotic songs include “Today is the Day,” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” “Behold He Comes,” “Glorious Day,” “Our America” and “To Those Who Serve”.

Wed
11
Jan

Wrestlers to 5-0 in NCC


Humboldt's Daylin McDaniel controls his opponent in their middle weight bout in a recent meet. Humboldt climbed to 6-0 in duals with a trio of victories at Hampton on Jan. 10. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys’ wrestling team moved to 5-0 in North Central Conference duals, 9-0 overall by winning a four-team meet in Humboldt Thursday night, Jan. 12.

The Wildcats beat Algona (40-21), Iowa Falls Alden (71-6) and Webster City, 36-27. Victories over Clarion Goldfield Dows and Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Jan. 23 at Clarion would give Humboldt the outright league dual title.

Humboldt wrestlers go 3-0 at Hampton
The Humboldt boys' wrestling team went 3-0 in a quad at Hampton on Jan. 10 to improve to 6-0 overall on the year in duals, 2-0 in North Central Conference action.

Humboldt beat Hampton-Dumont-CAL 54-15, Ballard Huxley 44-36 and Mason City 68-12.

Humboldt will compete in the Osage Duals on Saturday, Jan. 14.

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

Wed
11
Jan

HHS girls, boys drop 2 at South Central Calhoun


Humboldt's Bella Opheim (left) and Kayla Gieber blocked this shot attempt by Webster City's Ava Peterson in the Wildcats' 58-40 victory over the Lynx on Jan. 6 in Humboldt. Independent photo by PHIL MONSON.

FISCHER HITS RECORD 7 3-POINTERS
Humboldt's varsity girl-boy basketball teams traveled to Lake City on Jan. 10 and came up short in a pair of non-conference games with the Titans.

The Wildcat girls (6-4) fell to the the 9-1 Titans, 62-52, while the Wildcat boys (6-2) were upended 84-73 by SCC (8-1).

Ava Fischer made a school record seven 3-point baskets in the game and finished with 25 points to lead Humboldt's girls. Reagan Lee had nine points and Morgan Mann made eight. Kylee Schleisman scored 28 points and Riley Batta had 23 to lead the Titans.

Josh Thurm scored 23 points to power the Humboldt boys. Elliot Carlson made 12, Will Orness 11 and Evan Hatcher had 11 for the Wildcats. Joe Clark scored 28 for SCC. Tyler Lightner had 24 and Eli Wheelock made 22.

Humboldt returns home on Friday, Jan. 13, to host Clear Lake in a pair of key North Central Conference matchups.

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11
Jan
Sat
07
Jan

Wildcat girls crown 3 champs at Ogden


Humboldt's Brooklyn Robinson (top), shown here controlling her opponent in a match earlier this season, placed sixth in the Ogden tournament on Saturday, Jan. 7. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's girls' wrestling team crowned three individual Champions at the Ogden tournament on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Sophia Harris was first at 110 pounds in the Gold division while Sami Varangkounh (100-105) and Lexi Roberts (125A) were both first in the Silver division.

Mia Harris was second at 140 pounds (Gold) and Kennedy Robinson was second at 190 in the Silver division. Ella Olson took fourth in the 145-pound Gold division and Baylie Beers was fifth in the Gold 130-pound class. Abby Dorn was sixth in the 115-pound Gold division, along with Kennedy Robinson at 235.

Humboldt hosted LeMars, Spencer and Ridge View on Monday, Jan. 9. LeMars defeated the Wildcats, 42-39. Ridge View edged Humboldt, 39-36, and Spencer was a 45-30 winner over the Wildcats.

Humboldt will wrestle in the Waukee Northwest tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14.

Sat
07
Jan

Wildcat matmen 3rd at Atlantic


Humboldt's Landon Halverson placed third at 170 pounds in the Dyer Invitational at Atlantic on Jan. 7. Humboldt finished third as a team. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's boys' wrestling team placed nine individuals in the top eight and finished third in the team scoring of Rollin Dyer Invitational tournament in Atlantic on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Humboldt's top finishers were Ty Gargano second at 160, Cyler Cirks second at 113 and Jayden Gargano second at 126 pounds. Landon Halverson was third at 170 while Tyce Clarken was fourth at 120. Taking fifth-place was Jase Goodell at 152 pounds. Gaige Allen was sixth at 182 and Zayn Feaster was seventh at 145. Kyle Caquelin was eighth at 285.

Bondurant-Farrar was the team title with 227.5 points. Sergeant Bluff-Luton was second at 204 with Humboldt and Glenwood third with 138 points. Blair (Nebraska) was fifth with 129 points. There were 17 schools on hand for the event.

Humboldt travels to Hampton on Jan. 10 for a quad with Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Mason City and Ballard Huxley.

Fri
06
Jan

Wildcats bounce back in 66-51 triumph at Hampton


Humboldt Josh Thurm (right) battles Webster City's Brian Klaver down low in Webster City's 72-71 victory over Humboldt on Jan. 6 in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity boys' basketball team got back into the win column Monday night (Jan. 9) by pulling away to a 66-51 victory over Hampton-Dumont-CAL in Hampton. Humboldt improved to 6-1 overall, 4-1 in the NCC.

Lynx nip HHS boys in battle of ranked teams, 72-71
In a battle of ranked conference teams, the Webster City Lynx edged the Humboldt Wildcats, 72-71 in the Humboldt gym Friday, Jan. 6.

It was Humboldt’s first loss of the season. The Wildcats are 5-1 overall, 3-1 in the NCC.

Elliot Carlson led Humboldt with 17 points. Josh Thurm made 16 and Evan Hatcher and Will Orness each had 13. Corey Dettmann made 11.

Ty McKinney made 23 to lead WC. Jaime Grossoehme had 21 and Braden Doeringadded 14.

Humboldt returns to action at South Central Calhoun on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

The Wildcats host Clear Lake on Friday, Jan. 13, in another key NCC clash.

Fri
06
Jan

Wildcat girls win fourth straight, 42-36


Humboldt guard Morgan Mann drives to the basket for the Wildcat girls' basketball team in their 58-40 victory over Webster City on Jan. 6 in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity girls' basketball team won their fourth straight contest Monday night, Jan. 9, topping Hampton-Dumont-CAL, 42-36 in Hampton.

The victory moved the Wildcats to 6-3 overall, 5-1 in the NCC.

Wildcats down Webster City, 58-40
Humboldt climbed to 5-3 overall, 4-1 in the NCC by running away to a 58-40 victory over Webster City in girls basketball in the Humboldt gym Friday, Jan. 6.

Morgan Mann scored 23 points to pace Humboldt. Ava Fischer made 12, Kayla Gieber 7 and Reagan Lee 6.

Humboldt visits South Central Calhoun on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

The Wildcats host Clear Lake on Friday, Jan. 13 in a key conference clash with the Lions.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent.

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