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Thu
31
Aug

Lynx rally past Humboldt in 5 sets

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 9:46pm

Ella Olson serves the ball into play for the Wildcats in a recent home match. Independent photo.

Webster City snapped a 10-year losing streak by rallying past the Humboldt volleyball team in five sets at Webster City on Thursday night (Aug. 31). The Lynx won by scores of 25-19, 17-25, 17-25, 25-18 and 17-15.

Webster City improved to 7-2 overall, 1-0 in the North Central Conference. Humboldt slipped to 3-5 overall, 0-1 in the NCC.

Next action for the Wildcats will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, at home against Clarion-Goldfield-Dows.

The Wildcats are at Clear Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 12. They'll compete in the Dike-New Hartford tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Humboldt hosts Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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

Thu
31
Aug

New ER at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 3:31pm

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Director of Emergency Services Alan Weiss, retrieves information from a touch screen in the hospital’s newly remodeled emergency room. All electronic equipment for monitoring and patient care are now mounted on a convenient portable stand and moveable boom. Humboldt Independent photos by Kent Thompson.

A Skytron trauma boom allows 300-degree motion around a patient in the HCMH emergency room.

By KENT THOMPSON
When a person goes to the emergency room at the hospital, the last thing they want is people struggling for elbow room in a life-saving situation.
But that was somewhat the case until now. Last week, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) opened its newly remodeled emergency room suite, improving the care for critical patients who need immediate attention.
That’s according to Chief Nursing Executive Victor Bycroft, who said the remodel has been planned for a while now. Thanks to the efforts of the HCMH maintenance department, it is now a reality.
Maintenance Director Dave Knight and his six-person staff did all of the wiring, construction and plumbing.
Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page to read what you are missing.

Thu
31
Aug

Cy-Hawk Rivalry renews on Sept. 7 in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 3:18pm

Fans of both Iowa State and Iowa enjoy the annual Cy-Hawk event in downtown Humboldt. It will be Thursday, Sept. 7, starting at 4 p.m. Pictured from last year's celebration, Maverick Harvey (left) of Goldfield and Jayci Fuller and Morgan Townsend (right) of Humboldt. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
It doesn’t matter where your loyalties lie, Cardinal and Gold or Gold and Black, everyone can have fun and support Humboldt Wildcat athletics by participating in the Cy-Hawk Rivalry on Sumner on Thursday, Sept. 7, in downtown Humboldt.
Activities will be kicking off around 4 p.m. that day and will be continuing till 10 p.m.
This is the third year the Humboldt Athletic Booster Club has been organizing the event.
Organizer Cassie Harklau said the event is taking shape but there is still a lot of work to do.
“We are seeking donations and volunteers and will be seeking help up to the day of the event,” Harklau said.
An apparel fundraiser was just concluded but there is still time to plant signs of the opposing team on your favorite Cyclone or Hawkeye fans’ lawn. Contact a Humboldt Booster Club member, contact Harklau at (515) 368-2711 or message Humboldt Athletic Booster Club to get your signs planted.

Thu
31
Aug

Dumped dogs becoming a problem

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 2:31pm

Lady Petzwa Zue Zue of France (left) was used to breed but was dumped when the breeders were done with her. Ozzy was dumped last week. Luckily the shelter was able to find the owner and get them to surrender the pet for adoption. Submitted photos.

By APRIL KELLEY
A recent spike in the number of dogs being picked up by area law enforcement and animal control has prompted concern.
According to Miranda Peterson, Director of Moffitt Animal Shelter, they are seeing at least two to three dogs being picked up each week, many of whom have obviously had homes but have only recently been abandoned.
“We are also seeing an increase in dogs who need extra care because they may be very matted or need veterinarian care,” Peterson said.
While the shelter is currently full, If you are experiencing issues and don’t know where to turn, Peterson would like to encourage you to call the shelter at 515-604-6242 anytime during their hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Read more about the issues leading to people abandoning dogs in this week's Humboldt Independent, now on sale.

Thu
31
Aug

August 31, 2023

Wed
30
Aug

DONNA J. WHITE

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 12:52pm

Donna Jean White, 89, of Humboldt, formerly of Hardy, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. 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.

Wed
30
Aug

August 30, 2023

Mon
28
Aug

Wildcat runners in Lynx Invitational

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 9:50pm

Humboldt sophomore Brynn Malo ran 13th overall to lead the Wildcat girls in the Webster City Invitational cross country meet on Monday, Aug. 28 at Links Golf Course north of Webster City. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Competing in the large school division, Humboldt's boys placed sixth and the girls were seventh in the Webster City Invitational cross country meet on Monday night, Aug. 28, at Links Golf Course north of Webster City.

In their second meet of the season and second in the last three days, the Wildcat boys finished with 176 points. Gilbert won with 22 points, followed by North Polk (80), Nevada (81), Ballard Huxley (107) and Fort Dodge (150). Waverly-Shell Rock was seventh with 182, Webster City eighth at 187 and Boone ninth with 215.

Gabe Thumma was 27th overall in 20:04 to pace Humboldt. Daylin McDaniel was 33rd in 20:47 and Hayden Hansen ran 36th in 21:11. Justin Ash was 37th in 21:15 and Peyton Van Pelt was 43rd in 21:41. Jaden Himrod ran 45th in 21:43 and Sterling Scranton was 50th in 22:00.

Mon
28
Aug

AUDREY M. KRAMER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 8:58am

Audrey M. Kramer passed away, surrounded by her family, at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the age of 85 years. 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.

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