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Thu
11
May

Pen Pals meet for play time

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 4:00pm

Jacobi Merritt (left), aids Springvale Assisted Living resident Marian Williams with her bingo card during a recent Pen Pal meeting between the senior housing residents and second graders from the Gilmore City-Bradgate School. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
“I think they like us,” said Delores Telford.
“I think it’s wonderful. It’s just great,” added Marian Williams.
The Springvale Assisted Living residents didn’t seem to mind the 80-plus year difference in ages.
The 7- and 8-year-olds in Annie Schreier’s second grade class at Gilmore City-Bradgate (GC-B) didn’t give it a thought either.
Young students and retirees who all averaged over the age of 90, had a bond. One built through a pen pal program started by Schreier, the second grade teacher at GC-B.
“The residents just love the little ones,” Springvale Senior Living Assisted Living Manager Tammy Kuehnast said.
Read more about the program in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
11
May

McPeak family purchases longtime Renwick business

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 3:51pm

Chris and Rachel McPeak, along with their children Victoria (and her husband Foster and their daughter Ellianna) and sons Nathan and Benjamin, stand in front of one of their many hot tubs for sale at their store Palmer - McPeak Pools and Spas in Renwick. Humboldt Independent photo by April Kelley.

By April Kelley
The end of a long hard winter can get anyone to think of summer sun and swimming in a nice cool pool or sitting in the hot tub, sipping a cool refreshing drink.
Chris and Rachel McPeak decided not to buy just one pool or hot tub, they decided to buy the store. The McPeaks purchased Palmer Pools and Spas in Renwick from Penny Palmer in March of 2023.
“We have never been in the pool business but Penny was thinking about retiring and it just seemed like the perfect time,” Chris said.
Penny Palmer and her daughter, Katie Cameron, have been a lot of help during the transition.
“Since we didn’t know a lot about pools and spas, Penny and Katie have been instrumental in helping to teach us, there is so much to learn,” Rachel said.

Thu
11
May

WILLIAM D. LINN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 10:55am

William Dale Linn of Forest, VA went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

Thu
11
May

May 11, 2023

Wed
10
May

Wildcat girls fall to Cardinals, 4-1

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 3:54pm

Brianna Lange pushes the ball downfield for the Wildcat girls' soccer team in a recent home contest. Humboldt travels to Garner on May 17 for first round regional tournament play. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's varsity girls' soccer team lost a 4-1 contest at home to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on May 11. Humboldt is now 8-7 overall, 5-5 in conference play.

Humboldt shutout East Sac County, 3-0 at Wall Lake on May 9.

Humboldt got goals from Tielyr Smith, Lily Allison and Reagan Lee to win their non-conference game over the Raiders. East Sac slipped to 4-8.

Humboldt plays host to Clear Lake on Friday, May 12.

Humboldt begins Class 3A regional tournament play at Garner on Wednesday, May 17, against Garner-hayfield/Ventura in a 7 p.m. contest. The winner plays either Gilbert, East Sac County or Greene County on May 23 at Gilbert. Gilbert drew an opening bye and hosts ESC or GC.

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

Wed
10
May

March 10, 2023

Tue
09
May

Humboldt boys 3rd in 3A sectional golf

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/09/2023 - 11:20pm

The Humboldt boys' golf team advanced into district play after placing third in the team scoring of the Class 3A sectional in Spencer on Tuesday, May 9. Pictured, from left: Corey Dettmann, Carson Arndt, Ty Gargano, Parker Sleiter, Jayden Gargano and Carson Sleiter.

The Humboldt boys’ golf team kept their season alive by placing third in a Class 3A Sectional tournament at Spencer on Tuesday, May 9.

Jayden Gargano shot a 76 to lead the Wildcats. He was sixth overall. Carson Sleiter fired a 79 and Parker Sleiter shot 83. Corey Dettmann finished with an 83. Carson Arndt shot an 87 and Ty Gargano also shot an 87.

MOC-Floyd Valley won the team crown with 301. Spencer was second at 314 with Humboldt third at 321. Sioux Center was fourth at 327. All three teams advance into a district meet at Orange City on Monday, May 15, which will determine entries for the state meet in Ames May 22-23.

See full story in the Humboldt Independent.

Mon
08
May

HHS girls’ 4th in NCC golf meet, Packard 3rd individually

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 10:39pm

ARIES PACKARD

Aries Packard placed third overall in leading the Humboldt girls’ golf team to fourth in the North Central Conference tournament on Monday, May 8 at Mason City.

Packard finished with rounds of 44 and 47 for a 91 total as Humboldt totaled 413 strokes.

Team champion Clear Lake finished with 334, followed by Iowa Falls-Alden at 396 and Algona with 407. Webster City was fifth behind the Wildcats with 437. Hampton-Dumont-CAL shot 449, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 465 and Fort Dodge St. Edmond was last at 501.

Clear Lake’s defending state placewinners Rebecca DeLong (34-38) and Meghan DeLong (36-37), led the Lions and were also the meet medalists.

Humboldt senior Noelle Hamand was ninth overall with a 97. McKenna Mathis shot 109, Lillian Holm 116, Morgan Mayall 123 and Macy Berte had 124.

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

Mon
08
May

Wildcats boys 3rd in NCC golf, Jayden Gargano is medalist

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 4:15pm

Humboldt High senior Jayden Gargano (left) is shown here with Wildcat head coach Scott Birdsell after Gargano was announced as medalist of the North Central Conference tournament on Monday, May 8 at Spring Valley Golf Course north of Livermore. Independent photo.

Led by meet medalist Jayden Gargano, the Humboldt boys' golf team placed third in the North Central Conference tournament held Monday, May 8 at Spring Valley Golf Course north of Livermore.

Gargano fired an even par 72 to lead all golfers. Tommy Birdsell of Hampton-Dumont-CAL was runner-up with a 73.

Clear Lake won the team crown with 310 strokes. HDC had 313 for second with Humboldt third at 315. Webster City was fourth with 327. Iowa Falls-Alden took fifth with 340, followed by Algona with 343, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows with 348 and Fort Dodge St. Edmond with 354.

Humboldt also had Carson Sleiter with 78, Parker Sleiter with 82, Carson Arndt 83, Corey Dettmann with an 84 and Ty Gargano with an 87.

Humboldt will compete in a Class 3A sectional tournament on Tuesday, May 9 at Spencer.

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

Mon
08
May

BEVERLY A. SHERWOOD

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 3:27pm

Beverly Sherwood, age 93 of Humboldt, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Longterm Care. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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