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September 2023

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Sep

PATRICIA K. BEHNKENDORF

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 9:41am

Patricia Behnkendorf died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona, at the age of 73. Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

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25
Sep

KEVIN STEWART

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 9:32am

Kevin Stewart passed away suddenly on Sept. 20, 2023. Online condolences may be left at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com.

Mon
25
Sep

THOMAS J. BORMANN

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

Tom Bormann of Bode, passed peacefully into the heavens during the morning of Sept. 21, 2023. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.

Fri
22
Sep

Inspiring performance! Humboldt 14, HDC 7

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 9:40pm

Humboldt senior running back Lance Coon, playing his first game of the season coming off a hand injury, scored two touchdowns to power the Wildcats past Hampton-Dumont-CAL, 14-7 in a Class 3A District 2 football game in Humboldt on Sept. 22. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

An inspired performance by the Humboldt football team Friday night (Sept. 22) resulted in a hard-fought, 14-7 victory over Hampton-Dumont-CAL in a Class 3A District 2 contest on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

The Wildcats bounced back from a pair of consecutive lopsided losses by out slugging the Bulldogs to begin district play and improve to 3-2 overall, 1-0 in district play. HDC fell to 4-1 overall, 0-1 in district play.

Wildcat senior running back Lance Coon, an all-state performer last year and playing in his first game of the season after breaking a bone in his hand in a scrimmage at Fort Dodge back on Aug. 18, scored on a 7-yard run at 10:19 in the second quarter. Nolan Gustafson kicked the extra point for a 7-0 Wildcat lead.

HDC tied the game at 7-7 with 7:11 to play in the third quarter on a 12-yard scoring run by Brody Walton.

Fri
22
Sep

Lanes build dream home in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 10:46am

The Jerrod and Emily Lane family is shown here enjoying a restful evening outside of their new home in rural Humboldt. Pictured, from left: Jerrod, Athena, Brady, James and Emily Lane. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

A view of the open area where the living room, dining room and kitchen are located in the Jerrod and Emily Lane home in rural Humboldt. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson.

By PHIL MONSON
On a recent evening in early August, Jerrod and Emily Lane reflected on the challenges they’ve faced over the past two years.
Career changes. A battle with cancer. Raising a young family and finally seeing their dream home become a reality.
Their new home, located at 2045 260th Street, southwest of Humboldt, features modern amenities, lots of living space and yet is nestled among the trees on a site that has been in the family for generations.
As they looked around their new home, it brought smiles to their faces. A sense of accomplishment and most of all, gratitude.

Fri
22
Sep

City agrees to settlement with former officer

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 10:31am

The city of Humboldt has reached a settlement with former Police Officer Susan Rutz after Rutz filed a grievance on being terminated last spring. Humboldt Independent file photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
The city of Humboldt has reached a settlement agreement with former police officer Susan Rutz. The action came after a 15-minute closed session at the conclusion of Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting.
Rutz was a Humboldt police officer for a period of three years and five months. She was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. She was terminated on Friday, March 3, 2023, after an in-house investigation into Rutz’s actions and subsequent suspension.
Rutz, through Teamsters, Local 238 business agent Artie Jones, filed a letter of grievance following her dismissal, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated without just cause.
Under the settlement agreement, the city agrees to make a payroll check in the amount of $5,000, with all payroll taxes deducted to compensate Rutz for her alleged damages.

Fri
22
Sep

New turf planned for Mason Maach Field

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 10:22am

The Humboldt Wildcat football team runs onto the field prior to a game earlier this season. At this week's school board meeting it was reported that the district will be taking bids for new turf at the field before next season. The Wildcats will host Hampton-Dumont tonight (Friday, Sept. 22) for homecoming, game time is 7 p.m.

By PHIL MONSON
A new football playing surface on Mason Maach Field at Humboldt High School has been a topic of discussion for several years.
After action by the Humboldt School Board Monday night (Sept. 18), look for a new, natural grass turf field to become a reality for the 2024 season.
The board voted unanimously to hire Beck Engineering at a cost of $23,000 to provide the design and construction administration services for reconstructing the grass football field.
Construction work would take place during the months of April and May with the new turf grass to be in place by June 1 of next year.
“We will reduce the crown of the field so it is more suitable for playing soccer. It would also be re-centered,” Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said.
Read more about building projects and school finances in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Fri
22
Sep

DENNIS J. ANDERSON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 7:45am

Dennis J. Anderson, 63, of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. 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
22
Sep

PERRY R. SLAIKEU

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 7:44am

Perry R. Slaikeu, 84, of Humboldt, passed away in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, 2023. 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
22
Sep

GUY A. DEWEY

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 7:43am

Guy Anthony Dewey, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 8, at his home in Rolfe. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.net.

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