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Fri
31
Mar

Severe weather of all varieties likely today and tonight

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 12:55pm

Three confirmed tornadoes were on the ground and caused damage in Humboldt County early in the evening hours of Tuesday, April 12, 2022. More severe weather is possible in the area today and tonight. File photo courtesy of the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a tornado watch from now until 8 p.m. tonight for 70 of Iowa’s 99 counties.
The watch includes all of Humboldt County and the surrounding counties of Wright, Webster, Hamilton, Hancock and Winnebago. The watch area includes the northeast counties of Black Hawk and Bremer and much of south central and southeast Iowa.
The coverage area includes the towns of Humboldt, Belmond, Britt, Clarion, Eagle Grove, Fort Dodge and Webster City. It does not include the area towns of Pocahontas, West Bend, Emmetsburg or Algona.
The National Weather Service says, “this is a particularly dangerous situation. Strong, long-lived tornadoes may occur."

Thu
30
Mar

Humboldt man wins 100-mile mountains to sea race

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 5:35pm

Sam Fischer after winning the 100-mile MST ultra-marathon in North Carolina on March 19. Submitted photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Sam Fischer says life is all about the journey.
Whether it’s running a marathon race or dealing with the daily grind in our lives, Fischer says we all have the tools to succeed.
Succeed is what Fischer did recently when he finished first in a 100-mile ultra-marathon in North Carolina back on March 18-19 in the MST (Mountains to Sea) ultra-marathon outside of Durham.
The 20-year-old Humboldt man won the event in 24-hours and 23 minutes.
“It’s one race. You have 32 hours to complete it," Fischer said.
Read about his journey in Phil Monson's exclusive story only in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
30
Mar

Johnson honors veterans with donation to memorial

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 5:31pm

Humboldt County Veterans Memorial Chairman Daryle Zwiefel (front left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Matthew Johnson (front right), of Johnson Wealth and Income Management in Humboldt. The business made a $10,000 donation to the Humboldt County Veterans Memorial in Worthington Park. Pictured in the background from left to right are other committee members, Vicki Schwint, Alan Long, Dennis Trenary Jr., Paul Yost, Ron Rasmussen and Dean Ewoldt. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
A small ask resulted in a large gift recently when Matthew Johnson of Johnson Wealth and Income Management made a $10,000 contribution to the Humboldt Veterans Memorial project planned for Worthington Park.
“I’m not from a military family, but I have the greatest and upmost respect for our veterans and their service to our country. When Daryle approached me, I said, ‘that is something totally worthwhile’ and long overdue for our community,” Johnson said of wanting to contribute.
“I would love to see other business owners donate to something like this," he said. Read the full article in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
30
Mar

Feeding the world right here in Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 5:28pm

No job is too big or too small. Eight-year-old Paige Meier of Humboldt gets the job done, sacking meals. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Hearing the phrase “Mission Accomplished” gives the people doing the work a warm feeling. And while the mission of feeding hungry people down the street, across the state and around the world is not yet finished, it soon will be.
The mission in this case is the Meals from the Heartland’s annual Humboldt County meal-packaging event that occurred Friday and Saturday, March 17-18.
“This is the 11th year and the Humboldt community year after year is one of the best partners we have for event packaging.
“The months of organization on the behalf of your Team 4 Hungry Committee and the buy in they have from the community really shows,” said Joel O’Dell, Hunger Fight Supervisor for Meals from the Heartland. Read the full article and see several full-color photos of the event in this week's Humboldt Independent newspaper, now on sale.

Thu
30
Mar

Baylie Beers named ‘Outstanding Wrestler'

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:49am

Humboldt High senior wrestler Baylie Beers (left) is shown here receiving one of her several awards at the Wildcat team banquet on March 23. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Awards presented at Humboldt girls’ wrestling banquet

By PHIL MONSON

Humboldt High senior wrestler Baylie Beers has been a team leader throughout her career so it was only fitting that Beers received the Outstanding Wrestler Award in last week’s team banquet held on March 23 at the high school cafeteria.

Wildcat head coach Andy Newell and assistant coach Deni McDaniel, presented the awards at the end. The awards were team-voted.

Beers, a state qualifier at 130 pounds, posted a 24-5 record for the Wildcats as they competed on the mat. While Humboldt had a team the previous three seasons, this past season was the first sanctioned season under the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Beers also received the Team Commitment Award and was awarded the Michelle Jensen Scholarship. The late Michelle Jensen, a secretary at Taft Elementary School was an avid wrestling fan. Beers had a career record of 53-24.

Thu
30
Mar

Erica Post named head softball coach

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:44am

Erica Post shown here after being named Assistant Coach of the Year after the 2022 softball season. Submitted photo.

By PHIL MONSON

Erica Post has come full circle and she’s looking forward to the challenge.

Post, who has served the past 16 seasons as assistant coach of the Humboldt High softball team, was recently named head coach of the Wildcats. Her appointment was approved by the Humboldt School Board at their March 20 meeting.

Post takes over the reins from Katie Schuelke, who resigned after one season guiding Humboldt.

“It is an honor and privilege to become the head coach of Humboldt softball. This is a very tradition-rich program that I have been fortunate enough to be a part of as a player and a coach,” Post said.

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

Thu
30
Mar

Mann named 3rd team all-state

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:40am

Morgan Mann

Post-season accolades keep coming in for Humboldt sophomore guard Morgan Mann.

Mann was recently named third-team all-state in Class 4A by the Iowa Girls Basketball Coaches Association.

Mann, a two-year starter for the Wildcats and a unanimous first-team all-conference and all-district selection, averaged 19.5 points per game, sixth-best in Class 4A.

Mann was the fifth-leading scorer in 4A with 448 points. She was also fourth in field goals made with 166. Mann helped Humboldt compile a 15-8 won-loss record overall. They were 10-4 and third in the North Central Conference.

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

Thu
30
Mar

Gieber signs with Iowa Central

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:37am

Kayla Gieber (center) signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge in the fall. She is shown here with Iowa Central head coach Sara Horn (right) and Gabby Sullivan. Independent photo.

Humboldt High senior Kayla Gieber, who emerged as a strong volleyball player up front at the net for the Wildcats the last two years, will take her talents to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.

Kayla Gieber signed a national letter of intent earlier this week to join the Tritons. Iowa Central head coach Sara Horn and assistant Gabby Sullivan were in Humboldt for the signing of the six-foot Gieber.

“This feels great now that it’s official. Now I’m ready to start college,” Gieber said.

“I went to summer camps for Iowa Central and they noticed my skills. I knew that I needed to keep pushing to improve in my senior year so that I could get a scholarship and play there. That’s what I was striving for and now it’s happened,” Gieber said.

“Academically I’m going to study radiology. Since I’ll need to get my pre-requisites done in the classroom, I’ll be going there for three years,” said Gieber, the daughter of Chris and Tammi Gieber of Humboldt.

Thu
30
Mar

Gieber signs with Iowa Central

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 8:36am

Kayla Gieber (center) signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge in the fall. She is shown here with Iowa Central head coach Sara Horn (right) and Gabby Sullivan. Independent photo.

Humboldt High senior Kayla Gieber, who emerged as a strong volleyball player up front at the net for the Wildcats the last two years, will take her talents to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.

Kayla Gieber signed a national letter of intent earlier this week to join the Tritons. Iowa Central head coach Sara Horn and assistant Gabby Sullivan were in Humboldt for the signing of the six-foot Gieber.

“This feels great now that it’s official. Now I’m ready to start college,” Gieber said.

“I went to summer camps for Iowa Central and they noticed my skills. I knew that I needed to keep pushing to improve in my senior year so that I could get a scholarship and play there. That’s what I was striving for and now it’s happened,” Gieber said.

“Academically I’m going to study radiology. Since I’ll need to get my pre-requisites done in the classroom, I’ll be going there for three years,” said Gieber, the daughter of Chris and Tammy Gieber of Humboldt.

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Mar

March 30, 2023

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