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Mon
28
Aug

Wildcat girls go 3-3 in Humboldt tournament

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

Humboldt's Tayla Wempen spikes the ball past a South Central Calhoun defender in the Wildcats' match with the Titans in the Humboldt Invitational volleyball tournament held on Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt volleyball team went 3-3 in their own tournament held last Saturday, Aug. 26.

South Hardin won the team title at 6-0, followed by Carroll Kuemper at 5-1. Humboldt, Fort Dodge and South Central Calhoun all had a 3-3 record with Spirit Lake going 1-5 and Grand View Christian 0-6.

Humboldt defeated GVC 2-1, Fort Dodge 2-1 and Spirit Lake 2-1. The Wildcats fell to SCC 2-0, South Hardin 2-0 and Kuemper 2-0.

Humboldt, now 3-4 overall on the young season, travels to Webster City on Thursday, Aug. 31, to face the Webster City Lynx in a North Central Conference opener.

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

Sat
26
Aug

Humboldt boys 4th, girls 5th in Iowa Falls-Alden Invitational

Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/26/2023 - 3:29pm

Humboldt senior Daylin McDaniel paced the Wildcat boys in their cross country opener at Iowa Falls on Saturday by placing 11th overall. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity girl/boy cross country teams opened their seasons on Saturday morning (Aug. 26) competing in the Iowa Falls-Alden Invitational held at Mayne's Grove conservation area. The Wildcat boys were fourth while the girls took fifth.

Brynn Malo led the Wildcat girls by running sixth in 22:22. Alana Malo was next, running 23rd in 24:38.2. Addison Doughan of Clear Lake was the winner win 20:58.

Clear Lake won the girls title with 38 points, followed by Waken at 68, Iowa Falls-Alden 70, Dike-New Hartford 89, Humboldt 116 and Aplington-Parkersburg 144.

Clear Lake won the boys title with 25 points, followed by East Marshall at 55, Eagle Grove with 91, Humboldt with 125, Dike-New Hartford at 137, South Hardin 152, Belmond-Klemme 172, Iowa Falls-Alden 185.

Daylin McDaniel ran 11th overall in 20:17.6 to pace the Humboldt boys. Gabe Thumma ran 19th in 20:40.9. Kaleb Grant of East Marshall was the winner in 18:34.5.

Fri
25
Aug

Wildcats impressive in 20-3 victory over Spencer

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:40pm

Humboldt senior receiver Corey Dettmann was unable to pull in this ball on a pass play in the first half of the Wildcats' 20-3 victory over the Spencer Tigers in a season football opener in Humboldt on Aug. 25. Dettmann scored on a 52-yard interception return in the second half to power the Wildcats. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Who says the Humboldt football team is rebuilding?

It looked more like re-loading Friday night (Aug. 25) on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt in the Wildcats' 20-3 victory over the Spencer Tigers in a non-district season opener.

Mason Van Pelt scored on a 15-yard run on the Wildcats' opening drive of the game to put Spencer on its heels early. Nolan Gustafson's point-after made it 7-0 at 7:35.

Spencer responded with a drive that ended on a 35-yard field goal by Eli Hookfin early in the second quarter, making it 7-3 Humboldt at halftime.

Gustafson booted a 30-yard field goal at 4:01 in the third quarter. He later kicked a 27-yarder with 11:56 left in the fourth quarter.

Humboldt's final score came with 8:11 left in the fourth quarter on Corey Dettmann's 52-yard interception return for a score. Gustafson kicked the point-after for the 20-3 final score.

Humboldt travels to Ballard Huxley on Friday, Sept. 1, for another non-district game.

Fri
25
Aug

Inmate escapes in Humboldt; quickly captured

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 5:55pm

Jesse Dylan Carlson, 32, of Fort Dodge, was arrested Friday afternoon on 5th Street North in Humboldt after escaping from custody while being transported into the Humboldt County Jail. Carlson was wearing ankle shackles and a belly chain but still managed to elude authorities for about 15 minutes. Read more about this story in the Humboldt Independent newspaper.

By KENT THOMPSON
On Friday August 25, at approximately 1:57 p.m., a Webster County sheriff’s deputy was transporting three inmates to the Humboldt County Jail, due to overcrowding, to be housed there.
When the deputy arrived in Humboldt and began escorting the inmates into the building, Jesse Dylan Carlson, 32, of Fort Dodge, ran away and escaped the custody of the deputy, while in handcuffs and leg irons The Webster County deputy gave chase until he lost sight.
Deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, officers with the Humboldt Police Department, off-duty law enforcement and members of the Iowa State Patrol were alerted and immediately responded to the area. As a precaution, the sheriff’s office asked that all schools be put on lockdown.

Thu
24
Aug

Tinken family has memorable and harrowing vacation in Maui

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 5:29pm

Mario, a local man that Matt Paeper and Lylah Tinken befriended during their stay on the island of Maui, shows the pair how to make a hat out of palm leaves.

By APRIL KELLEY
Jeremy, Alecia, Lylah and Fiona Tinken along with Alecia’s father Randy Trenary and Lylah’s fiancé, Matt Paeper could tell you some distressing stories from their dream vacation to Hawaii. The stories are all there. No electricity, mixed and confusing information, food scarcity, looting, harrowing stories of what those around them endured. You would expect the tales to be morose and full of regret. You would be wrong.
The family admits that they rarely take time off for trips as both Alecia and Jeremy own their own businesses. Alecia owns the Real Thing Salon and Jeremy owns his own construction company. Getting time away can be difficult but they promised their daughters, Lylah, 20 and Fiona, 16 that they could go on a big trip of their choice for graduation.

Thu
24
Aug

Rock 'N' Picnic will be Sept. 2-3

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 5:21pm

Lazy River, which will be one of six bands playing at the Humboldt Rock ‘N’ Picnic on Sept. 2, ran this promotional photo in the Humboldt Independent back in 1972. Pictured, from left: Ardie Strutzenberg, John Callahan, Mark Flanagan, Jon Porter and Randy Berka. All of the original members will be playing except for Mark Flanagan, who passed away a few years ago. Local Humboldt resident Steve Curry has taken over the bass duties. In addition, the band added former Humboldt High graduate, John Brandsgard on guitar when they started playing reunion gigs in 2002. Brandsgard now lives in Kansas City. Keyboard player and former US Congressman Jon Porter lives in Washington, D.C. Drummer and Blues Hall of Famer Ardie Strutzenberg lives in Alabama. Guitarist John Callahan still lives in Humboldt and Randy Berka lives in Woodland, CA. Independent photo.

A rock group that started 50-plus years ago will be proving they can still bring it when the 2023 Rock 'N' Picnic kicks off at Joe Sheldon Park in Humboldt next weekend.
The headliner for Saturday night is The Lazy River Band. The band originated in Humboldt in 1969, while the band members were still in high school, and was extremely popular in the early 70's disbanding just before they graduated in 1973.
Larson said the class of ’73 has remained a tight-knit class, keeping in touch with each other and getting together
“We will be having a class reunion that weekend along with several other classes, and it will be wonderful to have the band play again,” Larson said.

Thu
24
Aug

Back in School: 2023-24 year begins

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 5:14pm

Work progresses on the new north side entrance addition at Humboldt High School. With the concrete foundation now in place, steel framing and brick walls are coming up. Once completed in seven months, it will serve the secretarial and leadership team office area as well as provide a corridor entrance into the building for after-hour activities. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Staffing and construction updates by Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray topped the agenda Monday night (Aug. 21) at the monthly school board meeting.
The meeting was held at the new central administration office, formerly Farm Bureau and BOLDT Nutrition.
With school slated to begin this week and the first football game of the season set for Friday, Aug. 25, Murray says the newly expanded restrooms at the sports complex are ready.
“We have many construction projects going on in the district, which is great. We are making baby steps on everything,” Murray said.
“The complex restrooms are ready to go. I’m sure we’ll get a lot of good feedback on those new restrooms,” Murray said.
“The high school front office project is taking shape with walls coming up and concrete work being done. Hopefully that will be enclosed by winter, so they can work indoors during the winter,” Murray said.

Thu
24
Aug

August 24, 2023

Wed
23
Aug

6 lettermen return to lead Wildcat boys' cross country

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 4:50pm

Returning lettermen for the Humboldt boys' cross country team, from left: Justin Ash, Austin Little, Jaden Nimrod, Hayden Hansen and Darlin McDaniel. Not pictured, Gabe Thumma. Independent photo.

First-year Humboldt head cross country coach Spencer Ross has high hopes for his boys squad this season.

“Just like the girls, I think there are 10 to 12 guys who could be battling for a varsity spot. The top two or three are probably pretty comfortable, but after that, from a coaching standpoint, I want to put the seven guys out there who will give us the best chance to win,” Ross said.

Six returning letterwinners include Hayden Hansen, Austin Little, Daylin McDaniel, Justin Ash, Jaden Himrod and Gabe Thumma. Thumma, only a sophomore, was Humboldt's leader throughout his freshman campaign.

The Wildcats open their season on Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Iowa Falls-Alden Invitational at Mayne's Grove north of Iowa Falls. It was moved from Aug. 24 due to the high heat and humidity.

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

Wed
23
Aug

Wildcat girls return 8 letter winners in cross country

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 4:42pm

Returning letter winners for the Humboldt girls' cross country team, pictured, from left: Reagan Lee, Elsie Statesman, Meg Zweibohmer, Brynn Malo, Sarah Numedahl, Bella Metli, Alana Malo and Joslyn Orr. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s first-year head cross country coach Spencer Ross is optimistic for upper division finishes from both the Wildcat girls and boys teams this fall.

The Wildcat girls return eight letterwinners from last year’s squad, which finished fourth in the North Central Conference meet.

Brynn Malo was Humboldt’s lone representative in the state meet, where she finished 31st overall in 20:18 as a freshman.

“On the girls’ side last year, we were 20 points out of second. A few runners here and there can make a 20-point swing. Ahead of us was Clear Lake, which returns five out of its top six runners from that meet. St. Edmond and Iowa Falls were tied for second. St. Edmond returns four of their top five and Iowa Falls loses two of their top three. We return our top seven runners from that conference meet,” Ross said.

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