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Mon
27
Nov

CORY D. HARKLAU

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 9:34am

Cory Harklau, 64, of Livermore, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

Mon
27
Nov

JORDAN A. OLSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 9:14am

Jordan Anthony Olson, 26, of Humboldt, found peace in his heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Jordan passed away unexpectedly at his home in Humboldt. 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.

Thu
23
Nov

November 23, 2023

Wed
22
Nov

Holiday happenings abound in Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:28pm

Read all about the holidays in this week's Independent.

Kiwanis Christmasland
Lighted parade and holiday meal
Small Business Saturday
Christmas Market
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Nativity Processional at Zion Lutheran
Joy in My Heart program at FUMC
Adopt-A-Family program
Holiday Lighting Contest
HCMH Auxiliary Coffee
Kiwanis Spaghetti Supper
Hospice Light Up A Life Tree
Humboldt Tour of Homes
Gilmore City Christmas
Tree Walk at LifeGate Family Life Center
Candy Cane Lane and Community Party in Livermore
Soup with Santa in Bode
School Holiday programs
Historical Museum open house, Dec. 16
Christmas Day Dinner at LifeGate
All these events and activities are detailed in full in this week's Humboldt Independent. Pick up your copy today or subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Wed
22
Nov

Dance team to compete at state championships

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:17pm

The Humboldt High School dance team competed at Grimes on Nov. 11. The team will be traveling to Des Moines next week for the State Dance Team Championships. Pictured front row left to right are: McKenna Mathis, Kaycee Rubel, Irelynn Peterson, Summer Zwiefel, Macy Berte, Fiona Tinken, Jasmine Fusco and Madisyn Gump. Back row left to right are: Trinity Manz, Kiara Origer, Brooklyn Kunert, Lydia Origer, Kadence Johnson, Ava Guy, Emma Frerk, Jorjie Tinken and Lily Theesfeld. The team is coached by Nicole Fusco. Submitted photo.

Dancers from across the state will take the floor at Wells Fargo Arena Nov. 29-Dec. 1 for the country’s largest high school dance team competition.
The 48th annual Iowa High School and College State Dance Team Championships will feature 25 college teams and 251 high school teams. Organized by the Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) and boasting more than 650 routines, the annual event will also see 140 finalists competing in the first-ever ISDTA Solo Finals competition. The competition takes place in Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and the Community Choice Convention Center.

Wed
22
Nov

Chantland-MHS celebrates 80 years in business

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:12pm

Chantland Material Handling Solutions celebrated 80 years in business last week with a catered lunch for employees and an 80th anniversary cake. Humboldt Independent photos.

By KENT THOMPSON
Chantland Material Handling Solutions (MHS) in Dakota City celebrated its 80th anniversary last week with a steak sandwich meal and 80th anniversary cake.
It was fitting to celebrate the company’s long and outstanding business history.
As Al Chantland said after founding the business, “Build quality equipment and back it up.”
That’s what Chantland’s has been doing since 1943. The company says that hard work, creativity and innovation by generations of employees has led to 15 patented designs, 18 expansions and acquisitions and more than 44,900 machines delivered to all the continents of the world with the exception of Antarctica.
Read more about this local business success story in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Wed
22
Nov

School Board to seek football field bids

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:06pm

Humboldt Middle School teachers Shelley Gerjets (center) and Vanesa Wirtz (right) received the Champions for Children Award at Monday’s board of education meeting for supporting and helping English learning students. Board president Tate Satern (left) made the presentation. Independent photo.

The Humboldt Board of Education gave approval to a public hearing on Dec. 18, to finalize a bid for the football field project. It will take place at 5:30 p.m. (next regular meeting). Bids will be received on Dec. 14. Construction will begin in late April and be completed in early July. The action came at the board's regular monthly meeting on Monday night.
Beck Engineering with several offices in western Iowa, is the company in charge of handling the project for the district. The district approved a contract with Beck back in September for $23,000. The project includes lowering the grade of the crown on the field and moving the center of the crown 12 feet to the east.
Work also includes new drainage installation a, new goal posts and installation new sod. New goal posts will be designed to be aligned with goals for soccer contests.
Total cost of the project is expected to be $200,000. That would include the $23,000 paid to Beck.

Mon
20
Nov

Humboldt girls edge Pocahontas Area, 43-41

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 9:46pm

Humboldt sophomore Ava Fischer drives around the perimeter against Gilbert Monday night (Nov. 20) in the Wildcats' 52-41 loss to the Tigers in a non-conference girls' basketball opener in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls' basketball team picked up their first win of the season Tuesday night (Nov. 21) by edging Pocahontas Area, 43-41 in the Pocahontas gym. Morgan Mann scored 12 points and Meg Zweibohmer netted nine to pace the Wildcats in their non-conference matchup with the Indians.
2nd half lifts Gilbert past Humboldt, 52-41
Gilbert outscored Humboldt 23-13 in the second half en route to a 52-41 victory over the Wildcats Monday night (Nov. 20) in a season-opening, non-conference girls' basketball game in the Humboldt gym.

Morgan Mann scored 17 points and Ava Fischer made 10 to pace Humboldt. Reagan Lee finished with eight and Kaitlyn Nelson added six to round out Humboldt's scoring.

Gilbert was led by Mia Kautman's 19 points. Mollie Schnormeier made 13. Lauren Sniezek added nine for the Tigers, who trailed Humboldt 15-13 after the first quarter but held a 29-28 lead at halftime.

Mon
20
Nov

ANDREW H. HAMPE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 10:05am

Andrew H. Hampe, 64, of Bode, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bode on Sunday, Nov. 5, 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.

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