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Dec

ROGER B. RONGVED

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/27/2023 - 8:48am

Roger B. Rongved, 85 of Bode, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. 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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27
Dec

December 27, 2023

Fri
22
Dec

Lakins make a home for Santa and Mrs. Claus

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 3:26pm

Santa holds baby Alara during a recent event. Parents could bring their children to Upper Des Moines Opportunity to have their children’s pictures taken with Santa. Alara’s parents are Jeremiah and Mary Larrabee of Humboldt. Humboldt Independent photo by April Kelley.

By APRIL KELLEY
In the movie, “Elf”, Buddy the elf yells “Santa! Oh my God! Santa, here?! I know him! I know him!” Thanks to Santa’s recent relocation from the North Pole to Humboldt, local children can say the same thing.
Chad and Jeni Lakin welcomed the Christmas icon into their home during the 2020 Christmas season and thankfully, Santa and Mrs. Claus have become a permanent fixture there.
According to the Lakins, in 2020 the Humboldt County tree walk which had been at the Methodist Church for many years, was moved to the Dream Carriage Rides building in Dakota City.
The Lakin’s friend, LuAnn Johnson was in charge of the tree walk and wanted to be able to have Santa at the event. She asked the Lakins to help keep the tradition alive for area children, thus starting Chad’s new career.
Read the full feature in this week's Humboldt Independent or online at this site by subscribing for less than $1.15 per week.

Fri
22
Dec

Football field improvement OK'd by school board

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 3:20pm

Humboldt School Board President Tate Satern (left) presented Champions for Children Awards to this group of school employees for continuous support for the mental health needs of students and staff, at the school board meeting on Dec. 18. Pictured, from left: Satern, Megan Douglas, Emily Lane, Kristy Smith and Stephanie Heinz. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, click on Buy A Photo at the top of this page.

By PHIL MONSON
The long-awaited improvement to Mason Maach football field at Humboldt high school can now finally take place after action by the board of education Monday night, Dec. 18.
At their regular monthly meeting, the board approved a bid of $207,292.09 from Iowa Athletic Field Construction Company of Webster City for the project, which will begin next spring.
The project calls for removal of old turf grass with the crown to be lowered to make the field more compatible for soccer games. The center of the field will move east. A new drainage and irrigation system will be installed, along with new, thick turf to be installed. New goal posts will also be installed.

Fri
22
Dec

Chickens in the city? What do you think?

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 3:13pm

Poultry judge A.J. Dickinson examines a bird at the 2023 Humboldt County Fair. A few residents would like the city of Humboldt to pass and ordinance allowing chickens to be raised within the city limits. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
At least a couple of Humboldt residents would like to see the Humboldt City Council move forward with an ordinance to allow chickens to be raised within the city limits.
There may be other people in the community who may balk at the idea.
During the public comment portion of Monday night’s meeting, Jeff Christensen and Trisha Schachtner, both residents of Hall Street, want the City Council to adopt an ordinance that would allow them to raise chickens in the city.
Christensen said a number of cities currently allow chickens within city limits with some restrictions.
“I’ve been looking at things that could be incorporated so it would not be a nuisance to neighbors,” Christensen said.

Fri
22
Dec

Humboldt man arrested in burglary cases

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 2:34pm

By APRIL KELLEY
An arrest has been made following an investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries that were reported on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at approximately 9:20 p.m., on 3rd Street South in Humboldt.
Quick action by the Humboldt Police Department and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of Christopher J. Reed, 18 of Humboldt.
Reed was charged with four counts of burglary in the third degree (motor vehicle), an aggravated misdemeanor.
After further investigation, Reed was also identified as the individual who had burglarized Casey’s in Dakota City on Friday, Dec. 15, leading to a charge of burglary in the third degree, a Class D felony.
Reed had his initial appearance in front of the magistrate judge on Dec. 21. He is being held in the Humboldt County Jail on a $5,000 surety or 10 percent cash bond.
As always, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Fri
22
Dec

JANET C. GONDER

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 8:37am

On Dec. 18, 2023, Jesus welcomed Janet C. Gonder with open arms into her heavenly home saying, “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Online condolences may be left at https://turnerfuneralhomes.com

Thu
21
Dec

HHS boys top Cardinals, girls fall

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 10:42pm

Humboldt's Coen Matson drives past a Hampton-Dumont-CAL defender in the Wildcats' home game on Dec. 15. The Wildcats return to action at home on Jan. 5 against Webster City. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s varsity boys basketball team entered the Christmas break at 6-2 overall after beating Garner-Hayfield/Ventura, 48-42 in Garner Thursday night, Dec. 21. Evan Hatcher scored 15 points, Corey Dettmann had 14 points and Carson Sleiter made 9 to lead the Wildcats. Aiden Schisel had 13 and Lane Gayken 10 for the Cardinals.

Humboldt’s girls lost a 50-49 contest to the Cardinals. Morgan Mann scored 24 points, Reagan Lee had 9 and Ava Fischer added 8 for the Wildcats, who slip to 7-3 overall.

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Dec

December 21, 2023

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Dec

December 20, 2023

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