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Tue
13
Jun

THOMAS K. ROPTE

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 8:13am

Thomas K. Ropte, 70, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, formerly of Thor, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022 at the Gainesville Nursing Center in Gainesville, MO. 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.

Mon
12
Jun

Humboldt boys blank Spirit Lake, 10-0

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:38pm

Corey Dettmann shown here at bat for the Wildcat baseball team. Independent photo.

The Humboldt baseball team won their 12th straight game by shutting out Spirit Lake, 10-0 in Humboldt Thursday night (June 15) in non-conference play. Jayden Gargano earned the win on the mound with Coen Matson pitching the final two innings of relief. The victory moved Humboldt's record to 16-2 overall.

Wildcats in 10-2 victory over HDC
Humboldt made it a season sweep of Hampton-Dumont-CAL by posting a 10-2 victory over the Bulldogs on June 14 in Humboldt. Josh Thurm, Corey Dettmann and Mason Van Pelt each hit a triple for the Wildcats. Isaiah Busick earned the win pitching. He struck out seven. HHS is now 8-0 and first in conference play, 15-2 overall.

HHS 7, Roland-Story 3
Humboldt rallied from a 3-1 deficit for a 7-3 victory over Roland-Story on June 13 in Humboldt. Evan Hatcher had two hits and an RBI to pace the Wildcats. Mason Van Pelt earned the win pitching.

Mon
12
Jun

Humboldt girls blast Forest City, 18-1

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:34pm

Humboldt pitcher Reagan Lee fires a pitch to the plate in a recent home game for the Wildcats. Independent photo.

Humboldt went 0-4 competing in the Waukee tournament over the weekend. Humboldt lot 7-0 to Waukee, 12-2 to West Des Moines Dowling, 5-4 to Iowa City High and 15-3 to Pleasant Valley. The Wildcats take a 10-9 record into their home game with Algona on Monday night, June 19.

Wildcats 18, Forest City 1
The Humboldt softball team needed just three innings to blast the Forest City Indians, 18-1 in three innings on June 15 at Forest City. The triumph improved the Wildcats' record to 10-5 overall.

Wildcat girls bury HDC, 13-2
The Humboldt softball team moved their season record to 9-5 overall, 6-2 in the North Central Conference by burying Hampton-Dumont-CAL, 13-2 in five innings Wednesday night, June 14 in Humboldt.

Reagan Lee pitched a 3-hitter for the Wildcats. Claire Dieleman was 3-for-3 at bat to lead Humboldt. Addie Thompson and Abby Armitage both doubled.

Mon
12
Jun

LINDA L. SCHNETZER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:01am

Linda Schnetzer, age 77 of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the arms of her daughter, at Long Term Care in Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Sat
10
Jun

Speirs wins George Lee golf title

Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/10/2023 - 9:38pm

Scott Speirs (left) of West Des Moines won the 72nd annual George Lee Memorial Golf Tournament at Humboldt Country Club on Saturday, June 10. Nate Mueller, tournament director, presented the winning plaque. Independent photo.

Scott Speirs of West Des Moines, originally from Grundy Center, shot a 6-under-par 102 to win the 72nd annual George Lee Memorial Golf Tournament at Humboldt Country Club on Saturday, June 10.

Rob Flattery of Fort Dodge was second at 103 and Carson Sleiter of Humboldt Jaxon Heinz of Carroll, a Humboldt native, tied with 105.

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

Fri
09
Jun

Badger man to purchase North Care Center for apartments

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 3:07pm

Word was received Monday night that a Badger man is purchasing the former North Care Center in Humboldt with a plan to extensively remodel the building and put in 28-30 apartments. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
A Badger man told the Humboldt City Council on Monday night that he plans to purchase the former Humboldt North Care Center and turn them into market rate rental units.
Paul Butterfield, 202 2nd Ave. NE, Badger, informed the Council that he has made an offer to purchase the property at 1111 11th Ave. N. in Humboldt, and believes the offer has been accepted.
“I talked to Alissa (O’Connor), Humboldt County Development Association executive director last Friday and also visited with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). I just got approval from the bank on Friday, so this all came together fairly quickly,” Butterfield told the Council.
The plans are to rehabilitate the former nursing home and turn it into 28-30 rental units. He said most will be two-bedroom units with a few one-bedroom and a few three-bedroom units possible.

Fri
09
Jun

Deranleau's pastoral journey started with a movie

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 3:04pm

The Rev. Shonda Deranleau, minister at the Humboldt Congregational United Church of Christ, had the pleasure of baptizing her youngest grandson, Micheal Deranleau. Submitted photo.

By April Kelley
Movies can have a huge impact on one’s life. For Shonda Deranleau, her love of “The Sound of Music” started her on a long and winding path to her current calling.
While most people were drawn to the music and wanted to become a singer, Deranleau wanted to become a nun.
“I told my mom after watching that movie that I wanted to be a nun. I was crushed when she said I couldn’t because we weren’t Catholic,” Deranleau said.
Deranleau’s brother was an organist at their Methodist church in Popejoy and she would go and sit with him while he played. She felt a real connection with church and the music. Read about Pastor Shonda's spiritual journey which was capped this spring by being ordained into the Congregational United Church of Christ. All in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Fri
09
Jun

Roxie of Rutland being remembered at Rose Mill

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 2:55pm

Celebration of the life of Roxie Gregory will take place Saturday, June 10, at one of her favorite places, Rose Mill Park in Rutland. The event will start around 3 p.m. with food provided at 5 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own beverages and lawn chairs.

A memorial service for former Rutland Mayor, Roxie Gregory, will be held Saturday, June 10 at Rose Mill Park in Rutland beginning at 3 p.m. with food being served at 5 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own beverages and lawn chairs.
Gregory became the mayor in 2000 but her involvement in promoting the town didn’t start there. An article from The Republican in May of 1976 shows a group of students in a band that Gregory created for the Rutland Bicentennial program.
“She was always a leader and a volunteer. Her hand was up all the time. It drove the teachers crazy in school because the kids would follow her,” Mickey Frankl, Gregory’s sister said.
Rose Mill Park held a very unique place in her heart and was her special project, though.

Wed
07
Jun

NORMAN MOKLESTAD

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 9:00am

Norman Moklestad died Saturday, May 27, 2023 from heart failure after a courageous and uncomplaining battle.

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Iles Westover Chapel. Interment was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

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