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September 2023

Thu
14
Sep

Calm conservationist Tim Terwilliger, combines professions

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 6:16pm

Humboldt’s Tim Terwilliger is pictured in one of his bean fields west of Humboldt. His beans were planted later than some in the area and had not turned color in late August. He was holding out hope that some much needed rain would come to help fill out the bean pods. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
Whether he’s in his combine or the voice on the other end of the line of an emergency call, Tim Terwilliger doesn’t get too excited.
As a dispatch supervisor for the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center, he can’t.
As a farmer who is concerned about conservation and leaving a lasting legacy, he doesn’t want to.
The old adage of staying calm, cool and collected fits the Corinth Township farmer well.
Read about Terwilliger's life in farming and emergency services in this week's Humboldt Independent's salute to soybean farmers.

Thu
14
Sep

Berkhimer Bridge stands the test of time

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 6:13pm

You may know the Berkhimer Bridge on the west side of Humboldt, but do you know that John Berkhimer (left) and Arthur “Keith” Berkhimer (right) are the lone name descendants of the Berkhimer family? John, lives in Springvale Independent Living and Keith lives in Humboldt and Elaine Hood is his caretaker. Keith is 93 and John is 90. Submitted photo by Elaine Hood.

The one-lane plank wood deck Berkhimer Bridge on 215th Street west of the Humboldt city limits, is still in use today and receives a fair number of travelers on a given day. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Special to the Independent
By Elaine Hood
Did you know that the Berkhimer Bridge, the oldest bridge in Humboldt County, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75336613)?
Two Humboldt brothers, Keith and John Berkhimer, are the lone namesake descendants of the Berkhimer family. The bridge, located west of Union Cemetery, was named in honor of their great grandfather Mathias Berkhimer.
It took Mathias Berkhimer six years and a seat on the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors before receiving a petition to have a bridge built over the West Fork of the Des Moines River in 1898. Read about the story in this week's Humboldt Independent.

Thu
14
Sep

Algona man arrested in fatal police shooting

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 9:50am

Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram

Algona murder suspect Kyle Ricke

By KENT THOMPSON
An Algona man is in custody today following the fatal shooting of an Algona police officer.
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, at approximately 7:53 p.m., Officer Kevin Cram, 33, of the Algona Police Department was on patrol duty in the city of Algona when he was made aware of an active arrest warrant for Kyle Ricke.
The arrest warrant was for harassment in Palo Alto County. Officer Cram knew of a possible location for Ricke and headed to that area. Officer Cram was in the 1100 block of S. Minnesota Street in Algona when he observed Kyle Lou Ricke, 43. After advising Ricke he was going to be placed under arrest, Ricke shot Officer Cram. Officer Cram was located by other officers and EMS, and taken to the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona where he was pronounced deceased.

Thu
14
Sep

September 14, 2023

Tue
12
Sep

Wildcat girls climb to 2-1 in NCC after win at Clear Lake

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 9:56pm

Humboldt's Ashlynn Works (15) slams the ball past an opponent in recent home action for the Wildcat volleyball team. Independent photo.

The Humboldt volleyball team picked up another key North Central Conference victory Tuesday night (Sept. 12) by downing the Clear Lake Lions in four sets.

The Wildcats lost the first set, 25-18, but came back to win three straight by scores of 25-23, 25-23 and 25-19.

Humboldt improves to 2-1 in the NCC. Clear Lake slips to 7-3 overall, 2-1 in the NCC.

Humboldt went 1-3 in the powerful Dike-New Hartford tournament on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Wildcats lost to Sumner-Fredericksburg (21-14, 21-14) and and Center Point-Urbana (21-10, 21-8). They beat Osage 23-21, 21-19. In the consolation bracket, Humboldt lost to Dubuque Hempstead by scores of 25-17 and 25-23.

Humboldt, 6-8 overall, hosts Hampton-Dumont-CAL on Thursday, Sept. 21 in North Central Conference play.

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

Mon
11
Sep

Wildcat girls 3rd, boys 8th at Clear Lake cross country meet

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 9:04pm

Alana Malo running for the Humboldt girls. The Wildcats will host their own Humboldt Invitational on Monday, Sept. 18 at lower Sheldon Park. Independent photo.

Humboldt's girls placed third while the boys were eighth in the Clear Lake Invitational cross country meet on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Brynn Malo paced the HHS girls by running fifth in 20:51. Bella Metli was 23rd in 22:37, Alana Malo 25th in 22:42, Meg Zweibohmer 26th in 22:52 and Elsie Stattelman 30th in 23:33. Humboldt totaled 87 points. Forest City (35) and Clear Lake (38) took first and second, respectively.

Gabe Thumma ran 20th in 18:21 to lead the Humboldt boys. Justin Ash was 37th in 19:12, Jaden Himrod 42nd in 19:40, Hayden Hansen 55th in 20:26 and Carson Chambers 60th in 20:43. Peyton Van Pelt was 63rd in 20:52. Forest City was the team champion with 40 points. Ames was second at 58.

CARR INVITATIONAL AT BALLARD HUXLEY
Humboldt's girls placed eighth while the boys were ninth in the Class B team scoring of the Mike Carr Invitational cross country meet hosted by Ballard Huxley on Sept. 11 in Huxley.

Mon
11
Sep

Sheriff notification on GC 911 calls

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 3:29pm

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office have received notice that the Gilmore City area may be experiencing 911 issues. If you are having trouble reaching emergency services, please use the administrative number (515) 332-2600 to contact the sheriff’s office. Notice sent 09-11-23, 3:24 p.m.

Mon
11
Sep

SHIRLEY A. CURRY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/11/2023 - 9:29am

Shirley A. Curry, 90, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening Sept. 7, 2023, at 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.

Fri
08
Sep

Van Meter overpowers Wildcats, 52-14

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/08/2023 - 10:13pm

Humboldt quarterback Coen Matson fights for yardage against Van Meter in the first half of the Wildcats' 52-14 loss to the Bulldogs on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Class 2A power Van Meter scored on its first three drives of the game and capitalized on Humboldt turnovers in the second half to roll to a 52-14 victory over the Wildcats in a non-district football game on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt Friday night (Sept. 8).

The Bulldogs scored 17 second quarter points to take a 24-7 halftime lead. Humboldt's first touchdown of the game came with 2:45 left in the first half on an 86-yard from Coen Matson to Corey Dettmann. Dettmann caught the ball near the Humboldt sideline and outran the Bulldog defense for the score. Nolan Gustafson's point-after kick made it 21-7.

Humboldt's final score came with 7:35 left in the fourth quarter on Matson's six-yard pass to Dettmann. Gustafson provided the point-after kick.

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