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Fri
23
Jun

Wildcats clinch NCC baseball title!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 9:56pm

Humboldt senior pitcher Ty Gargano fires a pitch to the plate in the Wildcats' 4-3 victory over Webster City on June 23 in Humboldt. Independent photo by PHIL MONSON.

HUMBOLDT DOWNS WEBSTER CITY, 4-3
The Humboldt baseball team's special season continues as the Wildcats clinched a share of the North Central Conference championship with a 4-3 victory over the Webster City Lynx on Friday night, June 23 in Humboldt.

The triumph pushed Humboldt to 19-3 overall on the season, 11-0 in the NCC. Humboldt has three league games left next week to win the NCC outright. The Wildcats visit Clarion on Monday, June 26, travel to Fort Dodge St. Edmond on June 28 and host Iowa Falls-Alden on June 29.

Ty Gargano pitched all seven innings to earn the win for Humboldt. He scattered four hits. Humboldt's batting order was led by Mason Van Pelt, who hit a triple and single and drove in two runs. Evan Hatcher doubled twice and singled. Josh Thurm doubled and Riley Sorensen hit a single.

Humboldt travels to Boone on Tuesday, June 27, for a non-conference game with the Toreadors.

Fri
23
Jun

Jones and Christensen honored for lifesaving efforts

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:14pm

Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders (left) presents a lifesaving award plaque to Humboldt’s Steve Christensen (right) during Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting. Pictured (center) is Officer David Jones, who also received the award. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Officer David Jones (left) and local resident Steve Christensen (right) navigate his boat back to shore following a river rescue near the Reasoner Dam on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Photo courtesy of Jenni Thomas.

By KENT THOMPSON
For Police Officer David Jones and Lake Nokomis Drive resident Steve Christensen it was a matter of doing what needed to be done.
Even though the pair was awarded plaques for lifesaving exploits late on the afternoon of this past Memorial Day, May 29, neither sees themselves as a hero.
Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders begs to differ and on Monday, at the start of the Humboldt City Council meeting, recognized both men for their lifesaving efforts.
“Both of these gentlemen did some outstanding work on Memorial Day and saved some lives,” Sanders said.
Read about the rescue and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking the link at the top of this page and read what you are missing.

Fri
23
Jun

Methodist Churches to vote on possible disaffiliation

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:09pm

A two-thirds membership vote to separate Faith United Methodist Church from the United Methodist denomination is required for the church to officially head out on its own. One result would be that the local congregation could no longer use official United Methodist branding such as the “Cross and Flame” logo or “United Methodist” in any of its public communications. Humboldt Independent photo.

Members of Faith United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Humboldt County are invited to a special church meeting on June 29, 6 p.m. to vote on whether their congregation should continue to be connected to the United Methodist Church (UMC) denomination or venture out on its own as another independent, non-denominational church in the community. Doors will open at 5:15 at the Humboldt Center location, 107 4th St. N. People are encouraged to come early as no one arriving after 6 p.m. will be permitted to vote.
A “yes” vote means the member supports splitting FUMC from its United Methodist connection. A “no” vote means the member wants the church to stay connected to the denomination.
If a church disaffiliates from the denomination, it severs all financial, organizational and ministry/missionary ties with the Iowa, national and international United Methodist Church organization.

Fri
23
Jun

HCMH receives grant for sunscreen

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:03pm

From left: Nathan Klocke, Jadelyn Greene and Blake Woolery stand ready to dispense sunscreen at the Humboldt Pool. The sunscreen was donated to the pool by the Humboldt Public Health Department. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by April Kelley.

It is estimated that there will be approximately 97,610 new cases of skin cancer diagnosed in 2023. While the survival rate for skin cancer is high, up to 99 percent if caught early, almost 8,000 people are expected to die from the condition this year according to the National Cancer Institute.
Christen Sewell, director of Humboldt Public Health, hopes to provide Humboldt residents with the tools to decrease their odds of getting skin cancer.
The Iowa Cancer Consortium offered a grant program to its members this summer to attempt to lower those statistics in the future.
“We were able to donate a gallon to the Humboldt Aquatic Center, a gallon to Heinz Youth Complex and then we kept one to use during events such as the track and field days, the golf outing and the Humota fundraiser,” Sewell said.

Thu
22
Jun

June 22, 2023

Wed
21
Jun

Early deadline for July 5-6 papers

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 12:10pm

As the July 4 Independence Day holiday approaches, The Humboldt Independent and Humboldt Reminder announce an early deadline with our office being closed on Tuesday, July 4.

The deadline for the July 5 Reminder and July 6 Independent will be Thursday, June 29, 10 a.m.

For more information, call 515-332-2514.

Tue
20
Jun

Caden Matson paying his dues at Iowa State

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:22pm

Humboldt's Caden Matson shown here during spring football for the Iowa State Cyclones.

Former Humboldt standout enduring life of a football walk-on

By PHIL MONSON

Caden Matson was one of the most dynamic Humboldt High School football players in modern times.

Matson, a four-sport standout for the Wildcats, is finding out how difficult life can be for a walk-on at a NCAA Division I-A football program as he prepares for his second season at Iowa State University in Ames.

There were times when he felt like walking away. It would have been easy. But the 2022 graduate of Humboldt High School is more determined than ever to make the best of the opportunity.

“Yeah, it’s not for everybody, that’s for sure. It takes a special person to do this and do what all of the walk-ons here do,” Matson said. “We are really lucky to be at Iowa State, where they actually value us just as much as they do anybody else.”

Mon
19
Jun

Humboldt baseball team in 8-2 victory at Clear Lake

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/19/2023 - 10:33pm

Humboldt senior Kyle Caquelin fires a pitch to the plate for the Wildcat baseball team in recent action. Humboldt moved to 9-0 in the NCC by holding off Algona, 8-7 in Humboldt on June 19. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt baseball team took one step closer to the North Central Conference title by downing the Clear Lake Lions, 8-2 Wednesday night (June 21) in Clear Lake. The victory made it a season sweep over the Lions. Humboldt is now 18-3 overall, 10-0 in the NCC. The Wildcats host Webster City in a key league contest on Friday, June 23.

ELC 2, Humboldt 0
Class 2A power Estherville-Lincoln Central snapped Humboldt’s win streak at 13 games with a 2-0 non-conference victory over the Wildcats Tuesday night, June 20 at Estherville.

Humboldt 8, Algona 7
The Humboldt baseball team kept their unbeaten North Central Conference record intact by holding off the Algona Bulldogs, 8-7 Monday night (June 19) in Humboldt.

Mon
19
Jun

Humboldt girls over Spencer, 8-5

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/19/2023 - 10:24pm

Humboldt's Abby Armitage is shown here at the plate for the Wildcat softball team, which beat Algona, 5-3 in Humboldt on Monday night, June 19. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

HHS TO HOST REGIONAL OPENER JULY 6

The Humboldt softball team stepped out of conference play by traveling to Spencer on June 22 and went on to post an 8-5 victory over the Tigers.

Leading 2-1 after four innings, Humboldt plated two runs in the sixth inning and added four more in the seventh to move to 13-9 overall on the season. Spencer fell to 11-10.

Wildcat girls over Clear Lake, 7-1
Humboldt’s softball team improved to 8-2 in conference play with a 7-1 victory at Clear Lake on Wednesday night, June 21.

The Humboldt softball team stayed in contention for the North Central Conference championship Monday night (June 19) by turning back the Algona Bulldogs, 5-3 in Humboldt, making it a season sweep over the Bulldogs.

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