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April 2023

Thu
06
Apr

Officer terminated, council meets in closed session

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 12:03am

Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz has been terminated after being placed on paid administrative leave on Dec. 30, 2022. The termination became effective March 3, following an in-house investigation, according to Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann.

By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann confirmed before Monday’s Humboldt City Council meeting that Humboldt Police Officer Susan Rutz has been relieved of her duties.
The action came on Friday, March 3, and was the result of an in-house investigation into actions by Rutz that prompted her being placed on paid administrative leave, effective Dec. 30, 2022.
Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders has not commented on the reason for Rutz’s suspension and subsequent termination. Bockelmann said he could not comment, other than to say Rutz is no longer employed.

Thu
06
Apr

Easter Egg Hunts abound on Saturday

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 12:02am

Several communities in the county will be having Easter Egg Hunts and activities this coming Saturday. Here is a listing.

Wed
05
Apr

Scott is winner in Livermore mayor’s race

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:35am

Billie E. Scott Jr. was been declared the unofficial winner in the special election for the open seat of mayor of Livermore.
In voting Tuesday, Scott received 42 votes to 24 for Paul Brown and 10 for Justin Sorenson. There was one write-in vote.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will officially canvass the election at their April 10 meeting.
Scott will serve through the end of the year. The Livermore mayor’s seat will be up for election in November for a two-year term.

Tue
04
Apr

Humboldt boys top Spencer, Garrigan in golf opener

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:51am

Returning letterwinners for the Wildcat boys’ golf team, from left: Jayden Gargano, Ty Gargano, Parker Sleiter, Corey Dettmann, Carson Sleiter and Carson Arndt. Independent photo.

WILDCATS HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS THIS SEASON

Led by Carson Arndt’s 42, the Humboldt boys’ golf team opened their season with a victory over Spencer and Bishop Garrigan of Algona last week (April 3) at Spring Valley Golf Course north of Livermore.
Humboldt finished with 175, Spencer shot 176 and Garrigan totaled 198. Kaden Miller led Spencer with a 40 while Ethan Kuper’s 43 paced Garrigan.
Humboldt also had Corey Dettmann and Parker Sleiter each with a 44 while Ty Gargano shot a 45.

SEASON PREVIEW

Humboldt head boys’ golf coach Scott Birdsell and his team are using last year’s finish as a motivating factor going into the new season.

Birdsell, who begins his 15th season as head coach, brings in a veteran team with six lettermen who have their sights set on a North Central Conference championship and a trip to the Class 3A state tournament.

Mon
03
Apr

Humboldt girls, boys upend Webster City in soccer openers

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 7:53pm

Edvin Antonio Xum Vicario of Humboldt blasts the ball past a Webster City defender for a first half goal in the Wildcats' 3-2 victory over the Lynx Monday night, April 3 in a high school soccer opener in Humboldt. Independent photo by PHIL MONSON.

Edvin Antonio Xum Vicario scored a first half goal and Will Orness added two in the second half to lift the Humboldt boys' soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Webster City Monday night, April 3, in a season opener in Humboldt.

The Humboldt girls were also victorious in their contest at Webster City, shutting out the Lynx 2-0. Senior Ava McIntire scored both goals for Humboldt in their season opener.

The Wildcat girls return home Tuesday night, April 4, to host Mason City in a 5 p.m. contest.

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

Mon
03
Apr

STEVEN B. CARYL

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 8:52am

Steven B. Caryl, 58, of Colo, formerly of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, March 24, 2023. 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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