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July 12, 2023

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SANDRA J. HUTCHINSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 9:52am

Sandra J. Hutchinson (affectionately known as Sandie), rose to heaven on July 6, 2023 with family by her side.

Mon
10
Jul

KAREN STOCKDALE COLASINSKI

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 9:46am

Karen Stockdale Colasinski, 66, of Oxnard, CA, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Friday evening, June 23, 2023 at the St. John’s Medical Center in Oxnard. 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
10
Jul

MELISSA JACOBSEN AND RICHARD JACOBSEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 9:05am

We regretfully announce the passing of Melissa Jacobsen on Feb. 18, 2019. It is with deep sadness that I share that Richard “Dick” Jacobsen, died on Oct. 26, 2022. 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.

Fri
07
Jul

Gilbert sidelines Humboldt, 11-0 in 3A substate opener

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 9:17pm

Humboldt starting pitcher Isaiah Busick fires a pitch to the plate against Gilbert on Friday, July 7, in the Wildcats' 11-0 loss to Gilbert in the opening round of the Class 3A substate tournament in Humboldt. Independent photo by PHIL MONSON.

The Gilbert Tigers (17-12) ousted the Humboldt baseball team for the second straight year in a post-season opener, slugging the Wildcats 11-0 in five innings Friday night (July 7) in a Class 3A first round substate tournament game in Humboldt. The loss ends Humboldt's season at 24-5 overall while Gilbert will visit Algona on Monday, July 10, in a substate semifinal round game. Algona advanced with a 6-3 victory over Clear Lake in their first round game at Clear Lake.

The Tigers challenged Humboldt starting pitcher Isaiah Busick by scoring one run in the second inning and adding three in the third before scoring twice in the fourth and plating five in the top of the fifth inning, where Busick was replaced by Wildcat senior right-hander Jayden Gargano. Gargano pitched the final one and two-thirds innings. They combined to allow 12 Tiger hits.

Thu
06
Jul

Wildcats battle No. 7 Saydel before falling 2-1 in region semifinal

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:15pm

Elsie Hubbell (right) is greeted by her teammates at home plate after she hit a home run in the sixth inning of the Wildcats' 17-8 victory over Algona on July 6 in Humboldt. The win advanced Humboldt into a regional semifinal at Saydel on Saturday, July 8, against Saydel. Independent photo by PHIL MONSON.

The Humboldt softball team went toe-to-toe with No. 7 ranked Saydel Saturday night before falling, 2-1 in a Class 3A Region 3 semifinal round game at Saydel. Humboldt's season ends with an overall record of 19-12. Saydel, 22-6, will meet Greene County (22-6) in a regional final on Tuesday, July 11. Humboldt graduates two seniors in Haley Satern.

Humboldt 17, Algona 8
The Humboldt softball team opened Class 3A regional tournament play Thursday night (July 6) by outscoring Algona, 17-8.

Humboldt, 19-11, advances into a semifinal round game at seventh ranked Saydel on Saturday, July 8. Saydel beat Harlan, 12-2 in their first round game.

Humboldt totaled nine hits as Paige Opheim and Claire Dieleman each had 3 hits to lead the Wildcats. Elsie Hubbell homered and singled and Jayden Kutschara doubled and singled.

Reagan Lee scattered nine hits pitching with five strikeouts.

Thu
06
Jul

Humboldt welcomes RVTV as Hall of Fame stop

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 11:49am

WHO-TV 13 sports director Keith Murphy (left) and sports reporter John Sears photographed during one of their RVTV community stops in 2022. Submitted photo.

By PHIL MONSON
The annual Cy-Hawk Street Party will take place in downtown Humboldt on Thursday, Sept. 7, with the RVTV traveling crew from WHO-TV 13 to be on hand for what should be another memorable afternoon and evening.
RVTV consists of WHO-TV 13 sports director Keith Murphy, head meteorologist Ed Wilson, sports reporters John Sears and Mark Freund and veteran reporter/anchor Andy Fales.
“When we reached out to Humboldt years ago, they were on board right away. I recall when we first rolled into downtown Humboldt on those first couple of streets, they had streets blocked off and they had all kinds of activities going on,” Sears said. “I remember Keith and I were looking at each other, saying ‘this is going to be good. This is going to be good.’ And as the night went on, it got better and better.”
Read the full article in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
06
Jul

Methodist disaffiliation vote fails

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 11:44am

Dr. Michele Lundula, district superintendent with the United Methodist Church (at podium) oversaw a vote by 188 members last Thursday at the Humboldt center of Faith United Methodist Church. The congregation will stay affiliated with the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church after a vote to disaffiliate failed nine votes short of gaining the necessary two-thirds majority. FUMC senior pastor The Rev. Cristen Decious is pictured center (by the door). Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
One hundred and eighty-eight members of the Faith United Methodist Church from the Humboldt, Gilmore City and Livermore centers gathered at the church in Humboldt late Thursday afternoon to decide if the church should continue its affiliation with the United Methodist Church denomination or split.
There was one motion and one action for the congregates. Vote yes, no or abstain to a motion to disaffiliate from the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Abstain meant the voter had no preference or no interest in the motion being asked. For purposes of the vote, abstain was the same as a no vote.

Thu
06
Jul

St. Mary School raises funds with garden walk

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 11:17am

Joy Kirchhoff adds many small touches such as this fairy garden to her garden, giving each place a visitor looks something new to discover. Humboldt Independent photo by April Kelley.

By APRIL KELLEY
Women of the Spirit of St. Mary’s Catholic Church recently held a flower garden walk on Thursday, June 29 to raise money for St. Mary’s School.
Jenean Smith, chairperson of the event, explained that this is the first time they have held the garden walk.
The flower garden walk included nine different locations, five homes in Humboldt, three homes in Dakota City and the Humboldt County Museum.
Smith’s home, along with her neighbors on each side, Sharon Pflibsen and Joy Kirchhoff were included on the tour.
“It is so nice to have three of us in a row who enjoy having a garden. We share a line of hostas between each of the houses. It’s nice to have someone to help keep those up,” Smith said.
Read more about the event and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent. Buy your copy today or subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Thu
06
Jul

PATRICIA HARDCOPF

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:01am

Patricia Hardcopf passed away on July 2, 2023, at her home in Johnston. Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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