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Fri
29
Sep

Wildcats blast Charles City, 35-9

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 9:40pm

Humboldt's Keegan Groat (left) brings down a Hampton-Dumont-CAL ball carrier in the Wildcats' victory over the Bulldogs on Sept. 22. Humboldt rolled to a 35-9 victory at Charles City on Sept. 29 to move to 2-0 in Class 3A District 2. Independent photo.

The Humboldt football team put together an impressive performance Friday night (Sept. 29) by blasting the Charles City Comets, 35-9 in a Class 3A District 2 game at Charles City. Humboldt moved to 4-2 overall, 2-0 in district play.

Lance Coon rushed for 188 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats. Mason Van Pelt had a 56-yard receiving touchdown from quarterback Coen Matson. Carson Sleiter intercepted two passes. Corey Dettmann had one.

Humboldt plays at Algona on Oct. 6. Algona lost a 29-28 contest at Clear Lake. Webster City throttled Hampton-Dumont-CAL 35-6 in other district action.

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

Thu
28
Sep

Public entities and citizens grapple over Reasoner Dam

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 3:14pm

Pictured from left to right: District 1 Supervisor Bruce Reimers, Save Lake Nokomis advocate Bret Harklau, Humboldt Supervisor Chair Sandy Loney and concerned citizen Andy Milam.

By APRIL KELLEY
The Reasoner dam may be overseen by a new entity in the near future after a request by a local non-profit organization during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Sept. 25.
Bret Harklau, the spokesman for the “Save Lake Nokomis” group (SLN) made the request of the supervisors on the heels of the Conservation Board making a request several weeks ago to reconsider option 2 as the most viable option for the dam.
“What we would like to propose to the county is if you would let us take over management of the dam,” Harklau said.
Harklau then laid out the plans the group has in the immediate future for the dam and Lake Nokomis.
“Can we give you the dam to work on? Or take it away from the conservation board and give it to a nonprofit to take care of?" District 5 Supervisor Dave Lee asked.
“It opens up some questions for legality reasons,” Supervisor Rick Pedersen said.

Thu
28
Sep

Revving the engines for a Saturday reunion in Dakota City

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 3:02pm

From left: Kirby Berhow of Milford, formerly of Dakota City, Jerry Moritz of Humboldt and Jack Haas of Humboldt, originally from Dakota City, took a few minutes to reminisce about the Modifiers Car Club (1955-1975). The group will be having a car show and reunion this Saturday at Tim and Nick’s in Dakota City from 2-5 p.m. The public is invited to stop by both outside and inside the restaurant. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Defining the need for speed for a generation, the Humboldt Modifiers Car Club wasn’t just an outlet for youthful energy. It was a club that had members, rules, a few activities and a love for hot rods and working on cars.
This weekend, some of those old memories will burn bright again when members of the group gather for a reunion and car show in Dakota City on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2-5 p.m. at Tim and Nick’s Restaurant, 507 Main St.
There will be classic cars along Main Street and inside the restaurant, in the west reception area, there will be photos and memorabilia, a PowerPoint presentation and lots of good conversation.
To find out a little more about the club origins, its reason for being and why people joined, we talked to Kirby Berhow of Milford and Jack Haas and Jerry Moritz of Humboldt. Read about their memories exclusively in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
28
Sep

Special Olympics garners $13,000 in fundraiser

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 2:54pm

The Blue Moose Saloon in Renwick hosted the first annual Special Olympics Poker Run and Auction in August and raised $13,214. The money will be distributed to Special Olympics Iowa, Humboldt Special Olympics and to the Special Olympic Polar Plunge. Pictured from left: Maddie Cory with the Iowa Special Olympics, event organizers Judy Oberhelman and Sue Thompson and Humboldt Special Olympics coach Ashley Mohr. Humboldt Independent photo.

On Aug. 26, the Blue Moose Saloon in Renwick hosted the first annual Special Olympics Poker Ride and auction fundraiser.
The event was organized by Ron and Judy Oberhelman, Sue Thompson, manager of the Blue Moose Saloon, and Deb Stalzer, Blue Moose employee.
The fundraiser raised $13,214. Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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Mon
25
Sep

HHS girls 2nd, boys 7th in EG's Bell Invitational

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 8:19pm

Mia DeWinter shown here running for the Wildcat girls' cross country team during the 2023 season. Independent photo.

Humboldt finished second in the girls scoring while the boys placed seventh Tuesday evening (Oct. 3) in the Dick Bell Invitational cross country meet at Eagle Grove.

Brynn Malo ran fourth in 21:44 and Bella Metli was 14th in 23:14 to pace the Humboldt boys. Meg Zweibohmer was 19th in 23:53.

Justin Ash was 21st in 19:44 to pace the Wildcat boys. Jaden Himrod ran 27th in 20:08.

MALO, THUMMA PACE HUMBOLDT AT ALGONA
Humboldt High sophomores Brynn Malo and Gabe Thumma led their respective Wildcat teams in the Algona Invitational cross country meet held on Monday, Sept. 25.

Malo ran ninth in 20:29.61 in the girls’ race while Thumma was 37th in 18:32.36 for the boys. Humboldt’s girls placed sixth in the team scoring while the boys were 13th.

Alana Malo was 37th in 22:48.62 and Meg Zweibohmer was 40th in 22:50.40. Bella Metli was 41st in 22:57.06.

Mon
25
Sep

JENS J. ANDERSEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 9:50am

Jens Joseph “Joe” Andersen, 87, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16 2023 in Lee’s Summit, MO following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. 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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