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Fri
29
Dec

Humboldt's 'Greatest Showman' directs

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 1:38pm

Adam Duffy exists the stage after directing the Humboldt choir in a rendition of Mozart's "Lacrimosa," on Dec. 18 at the high school winter concert. Duffy loves music and being able to direct a song was a dream come true. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Adam Duffy (far left) practices before the big performance with the choir students. Submitted photo.

By APRIL KELLEY
Move over Hugh Jackman, Adam Duffy may be replacing you as the “Greatest Showman” after the choral music performance Monday, Dec. 18 at the Humboldt High School (HHS).
Duffy, who served as the director for the song “Lacrimosa by W.A. Mozart” during Monday’s performance, has always dreamed of being a music teacher. Monday night, he finally got his wish when he led the chorus in the concert.
Duffy began singing in middle school with Choir Director, Michael Blair. While he doesn’t still sing in any group, he is thinking about joining the choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. His favorite thing to do however, is to sing karaoke.
“My favorite is “Greatest Showman”. I know all the words to that,” Duffy said.

Fri
29
Dec

Vets Memorial receives big boost

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 1:09pm

Members of the Humboldt Veterans Association, leaders of the development of a veterans’ memorial in Worthington Park honoring Humboldt County veterans and service personnel, graciously accept a $10,000 donation Bank Iowa recently at the bank. Pictured from left: Association members Paul Yost, Dennis Trenary Jr., Dean Ewoldt, David Scholl, Daryle Zwiefel, Bank Iowa Vice President Amy Donahe and Bank Iowa Humboldt Regional President Angie Frerk. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association is ending 2023 on a grand note and is excited to begin 2024 with a final fund drive push to get the campaign across the finish line.
The organization was pleased to announce two large donations to the Veterans Memorial planned at the south edge of Worthington Park. The memorial will be one of the first sights drivers entering from the south on Highway 169 will see.
Every veteran who at one time resided in Humboldt County is eligible to have their name, service organization, and years of service sandblasted on a four-by-eight-inch granite paver. Veterans killed in action will have a darker eight-by-eight-inch paver with the date they were killed in action.

Fri
29
Dec

RILEY A. MEIER

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 7:47am

Riley Meier, 17, of Bradgate, died unexpectedly Dec. 26, 2023, at his home. Online condolences may be left at www.gundersonfuneralhome.com.

Fri
29
Dec

MARY JEAN LANNING

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 7:46am

Mary Jean Lanning, 82, of Rutland, passed away on Tuesday evening, Dec. 26, 2023, at the West Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. 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
29
Dec

EUGENE L. WALLACE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 7:45am

Eugene Lee “Bub” Wallace left this earth on Dec. 25, 2023. at the age of 70 years. 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
28
Dec

Independent is 1 section this week

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 4:02pm

The Humboldt Independent Newspaper issue for Dec. 28, is only one section, not 2 as stated on the front page.

The Independent apologizes for the error.

Thu
28
Dec

December 28, 2023

Wed
27
Dec

Dream of a lifetime allows Duffy to direct local performance

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:05pm

Adam Duffy takes a bow before leading the choir at the school concert on Dec. 18. Independent photo.

By APRIL KELLEY
Move over Hugh Jackman, Adam Duffy may be replacing you as the “Greatest Showman” after the choral music performance Monday, Dec. 18 at the Humboldt High School (HHS).
Duffy, who served as the director for the song “Lacrymosa by W.A. Mozart” during Monday’s performance, has always dreamed of being a music teacher. Monday night, he finally got his wish when he led the chorus in the concert.

Duffy began singing in middle school with Choir Director, Michael Blair. While he doesn’t still sing in any group, he is thinking about joining the choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. His favorite thing to do however, is to sing karaoke.
“My favorite is “Greatest Showman”. I know all the words to that,” Duffy said.

Wed
27
Dec

Vets Memorial receives big donations, nears goal

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:59am

Members of the Humboldt Veterans Association, leaders of the development of a veterans’ memorial in Worthington Park honoring Humboldt County veterans and service personnel, graciously accept a $10,000 donation Bank Iowa recently at the bank. Pictured from left: Association members Paul Yost, Dennis Trenary Jr., Dean Ewoldt, David Scholl, Daryle Zwiefel, Bank Iowa Vice President Amy Donahe and Bank Iowa Humboldt Regional President Angie Frerk. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
The Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association is ending 2023 on a grand note and is excited to begin 2024 with a final fund drive push to get the campaign across the finish line.
The organization was pleased to announce two large donation to the Veterans Memorial planned at the south edge of Worthington Park. The memorial will be one of the first sights drivers entering from the south on Highway 169 will see.

Every veteran who at one time resided in Humboldt County is eligible to have their name, service organization, and years of service sandblasted on a four-by-eight-inch granite paver. Veterans killed in action will have a darker eight-by-eight-inch paver with the date they were killed in action.

Wed
27
Dec

Dettmann selected to play in Shrine Bowl

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 11:45am

Corey Dettmann shown here carrying the ball in the 2023 season. Independent photo.

Corey Dettmann, one of the key playmakers on the Humboldt High football team the last few seasons, will get to wear his royal blue helmet one more time.

It was announced last week that Dettmann has been selected to play for the North squad in the annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football game next July.

Dettmann played receiver and defensive back for Humboldt and earned all-district honors in Class 3A District 2. He caught 44 passes for 527 yards and three touchdowns. On defense he made 62.5 tackles, including 41 solos.

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