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Fri
30
Jun

Wildcat girls blank Cadets, 10-0

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 10:19pm

The Wildcat softball team after winning 10-0 over Iowa Falls-Alden on June 30 in Humboldt. The game was part of the Relay for Life fundraising event. Independent photo.

The Humboldt softball team pushed their season record to 18-10 overall by stopping Iowa Falls-Alden, 10-0 in five innings Friday night, June 30 in Humboldt.

Humboldt totaled 13 hits with Claire Dieleman leading the way with three singles. Paige Opheim hit two doubles and Addie Thompson and Abby Armitage each had two singles. Reagan Lee earned the win pitching as the Wildcats finish second in the North Central Conference at 11-3.

Humboldt wraps up its regular season at Greene County in Jefferson on Monday night, July 3.

The Wildcats host Algona on July 6 in a first round regional tournament game. IGHSAU postseason admission is $6 for kindergarten through adult, plus the processing fee. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Tickets must be purchased online through Bound at the link below:

Thu
29
Jun

Discover 2023

Thu
29
Jun

Fireworks discharge varies in the county; be aware of laws

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:00pm

By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger and Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders want local citizens and visiting guests to enjoy the July 4th holiday, but to do so in a safe and responsible manner.
“The state has a fireworks ordinance, but that is superseded by local ordinance. Many local towns have passed fireworks ordinances and some have updated theirs within the past few years,” Kruger said. “In cases where there is no town ordinance regarding fireworks, the state law applies. It also applies for rural unincorporated areas of the county,” Kruger said.

Thu
29
Jun

Hy-Capacity honored with small business award

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:54am

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (left) presented Hy-Capacity Vice President David Olson (right) with the Small Business of the Week Award on Wednesday. The award honors an Iowa business that "exemplifies the American entrepreneurial spirit," Ernst said. Olson said the company is proud to do what it does in Humboldt Iowa. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) was in Humboldt on Wednesday to present Hy-Capacity with the Small Business of the Week Award. Ernst is the ranking member of the Small Business Committee and weekly honors a successful small business in one of Iowa's 99 counties. This week she presented the award to Hy-Capacity employees and then turned the local manufacturing business. Read more details and see more photos in the July 6 Humboldt Independent.

Thu
29
Jun

Echevarria succeeding Ewoldt at county VA

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:41am

July 1 will mark a change for Humboldt County. For the first time in nearly 10 years, there will be a new Veterans Affairs director. Dean Ewoldt (left) is retiring and Wilson Echevarria (right) will be taking over. Ewoldt won’t be far removed from Veterans Affairs as he will be replacing Merlin Graaf on the three-person Veterans Affairs Commission. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
When the guards change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery it is a very solemn, precise ceremony, filled with pomp and circumstance.
When the guard changes at the end of this week at the Humboldt County Veterans Affairs Office, there will be much less ceremony, but no less preparation and dedication.
For outgoing VA Director Dean Ewoldt and incoming VA Director Wilson Echevarria, it is all about serving their comrades in arms. As veterans themselves, both Ewoldt and Echevarria see an ardent duty to do their best to help other service members, be they Korean War veterans, Vietnam-era vets or those who have more recently returned from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read more about what's being done to help veterans in the county and the issues they are facing in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
29
Jun

Goodell presents idea for dam funds

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:37am

Humboldt City Councilman Joel Goodell has approached the Humboldt City Council and Humboldt County Board of Supervisors about using funds from the possible sale of city property to be earmarked for restoration of the Reasoner Dam. Read about it in Supervisors and City Council stories in this week's paper. The Humboldt City Council will be having a public hearing on the sale on Monday, July 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Humboldt City Hall.

By APRIL KELLEY
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors heard from Joel Goodell, Humboldt Ward Three City Councilmember regarding a parcel of land that is owned by the city during their regular meeting on Monday, June 26.
The 16.4 acres of land, located on the south edge of town, is in the flood plain and cannot be built on. It can be farmed and has been occasionally, but not successfully as a row crop.
“I have been working with my constituents and the Boat Club and we have been talking about this land sale. I have made it known to the council and we have not voted on it at this point, but I would like to earmark that money for dam restoration,” Goodell said.
He stated that it would not be able to be used to reduce the dam’s size.
Read more about county government each and every week in the Humboldt Independent. Stay informed with your local newspaper.

Thu
29
Jun

Water shutoff south of downtown

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:27am

Workers from SCE of Cherokee replace a fire hydrant on 4th Avenue South Thursday morning. Water will be shut off from 1st Avenue South to 4th Avenue South along the streets of 2nd Street South, 3rd Street South and 4th Street South from 10 a.m. to later in the afternoon. Humboldt Independent photo.

The city of Humboldt and PeopleService report that water will be shut off today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. till the end of the work day in the area from 1st Avenue South to 4th Avenue South encompassing the blocks of 2nd Street South, 3rd Street South and 4th Street South.
SCE of Cherokee is replacing two fire hydrants in that part of town, part of a hydrant and water valve replacement project in the city.
Houses impacted by the shutoff were tagged with door hangers Wednesday evening, Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann reported.

Thu
29
Jun

Perfect 14-0 in the NCC!!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:09am

Humboldt senior Christian Lee leads off of third base as he contemplates scoring with a teammate at bat in a recent home game for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s varsity baseball team capped their North Central Conference portion of their schedule with a perfect 14-0 record by turning back the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets, 11-4 Thursday night, June 29 in Humboldt. The Wildcats cap the week at 23-3 overall on the season.

Coen Matson walked one and struck out four from the mound. Trever Beach hit a double and two singles to lead Humboldt’s nine-hit attack. Christian Lee doubled and singled.

Wildcat boys climb to 22-3 overall
The Humboldt baseball team continued their impressive run Wednesday night (June 28) by drubbing the Fort Dodge St. Edmond Gaels, 11-3 in a North Central Conference game at Rogers Park.

Ty Gargano pitched seven innings of six-hit ball with three strikeouts and three walks. Humboldt backed him up with nine hits as Riley Sorensen and Trever Beach each had two hits for the Wildcats. Sorensen hit a triple and Beach socked two doubles.

Thu
29
Jun

Humboldt girls over Newell-Fonda, 7-6

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 10:56am

Humboldt senior Haley Satern shown here at bat for the Wildcat softball team. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls softball team posted a 7-6 victory over Class 1A Newell-Fonda on June 29 at Newell. Humboldt improved to 17-10 on the season.

Wildcat girls in battle for 2nd place in NCC after 6-3 loss
The Humboldt softball team is in a battle for second-place in the North Central Conference standings after they lost a 6-3 decision at Fort Dodge St. Edmond on Wednesday night, June 28 at Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Reagan Lee pitched all six innings for Humboldt and allowed six hits and also went 3-for-3 at bat with a double and an RBI.

St. Edmond won the NCC title outright with a 12-2 record. Humboldt falls to 16-10 overall, 10-3 in the NCC.

The Wildcats host Iowa Falls-Alden on Friday, June 30, to wrap up league play. Admission will be free as it will be part of the Relay for Life fundraising event with a meal at 5:30 and cancer survivors being recognized prior to the varsity game.

Thu
29
Jun

DENZIL H. WIEMERS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 7:49am

Denzil Wiemers, age 89 of Gilmore City, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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