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Thu
25
Jan

A bridge to somewhere unique

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 2:03pm

This is an architectural rendering of what the new walking/biking trail across the Des Moines River in Humboldt will look like. The white building on the right is the city of Humboldt Park shed and the Cottonwood Trail (bottom right) will connect to the new bridge. Graphic image courtesy of ISG.

4th in a series
By KENT THOMPSON
Another project that is a long time in coming will change the vista of the city of Humboldt and how it bisects the Des Moines River Valley in the community.
It also will provide a new rec-reational outlet for citizens.
It also will provide a safe pas-sage from the northern, central and eastern portions of Hum-boldt and Dakota City to the city’s southwest side without having to walk along or cross Highway 169.
The project is a pedestrian, single-span bridge across the Des Moines River, linking the existing Cottonwood Trail to Eagle Ridge where there will be a 2.2-mile granular trail around a heavily-wooded area to the northeast of Eagle Ridge Drive.

Thu
25
Jan

Humboldt School Board hears update on safety, mental health

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 1:54pm

Zach Gotto (right), elementary school art instructor, leads Taft Elementary School third grade students on a brief viewing during a recent classroom session where students researched a topic online and then drew a quick image on paper of what that topic represented. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
At their recent monthly meeting, the Humboldt School Board received an update on mental health and school safety from the administrative team.
Jessica Goodenow, assistant high school principal, led off the report to the board at their Jan. 15 meeting.
“The keyfob system is going well with district-wide access between the middle school and high school buildings. There are more areas of the buildings that fobs are being added,” Goodenow said. “It’s a great safety pre-caution where we can keep tabs on people who are using those doors. Several have been added to the athletic complex.”
“All secretaries have panic buttons.”

Thu
25
Jan

Community Chorus concerts set for Feb. 9-11

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 1:47pm

The Humboldt Community Chorus is preparing another variety show “Music — A Timeless Treasure,” at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium Friday, Feb. 9 – Sunday, Feb. 11. Tickets are available at Hy-Vee in Humboldt, V&S Variety, from chorus members, online at www.humboldtchorus.com or by calling (515) 379-1072. File photo courtesy of Tom Tierney.

The Humboldt Community Chorus, directed by Terry Nelson, will be presenting their annual variety show, “Music – A Timeless Treasure,” on February 9-11 at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at the Humboldt High School. Show times are Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 18 and can be purchased at Humboldt Hy-Vee, V&S Variety in downtown Humboldt, from Chorus members, or online at www.humboldtchorus.com or by calling (515) 379-1072.
Read more about it and see more photos in the Humboldt Independent, published each Thursday.

Thu
25
Jan

January 25, 2024

Wed
24
Jan

Large law enforcement presence makes arrest in Bode Wednesday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/24/2024 - 6:33pm

David S. Dayton of Fort Dodge is now in custody after he was located in a home in Bode Wednesday. He was been wanted for questioning regarding a homicide in Fort Dodge for a period of three weeks.

The Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team and large SWAT vehicle (left) were in Bode early Wednesday afternoon after area law enforcement was informed of a man holding up in a residence on 2nd Street that was wanted for questioning in a murder in Fort Dodge late last month. The person, David S. Dayton, 37, of Fort Dodge, was arrested without incident, but not before forced entry into the home had to be made. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Hasfjord.

Law enforcement personnel exit a home at 501 2nd St. in Bode shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday after a person wanted for questioning in a Fort Dodge murder investigation was apprehended there. Pictured at left is Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger. At right is Humboldt County Chief Deputy Cory Lampe. Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Fisher (not pictured) was also on the scene. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, investigators received information regarding the location of 37-year-old David S. Dayton of Fort Dodge.
At approximately 1:14 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, members of the Fort Dodge Police Department with the assistance of the Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team as well as multiple other law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in Bode, located at 501 2nd Street.
Law enforcement on scene made numerous attempts to make contact with Mr. Dayton inside the residence and were unsuccessful. Multiple tactics were utilized to manage the incident and safeguard the well-being of Mr. Dayton, the community, and area law enforcement involved.
“After a thorough and professional response by law enforcement on scene, Mr. Dayton exited the residence, and the situation was successfully resolved,” according to Fort Dodge Police Chief Dennis Quinn. The Fort Dodge Police was the lead agency in the apprehension.

Wed
24
Jan

January 24, 2024

Tue
23
Jan

Humboldt boys blitz Algona, fall to HDC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:15pm

Humboldt's Caeden Frideres goes up for a rebound in the second half of the Wildcats' 98-62 victory over Algona on Jan. 23 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

The Humboldt boys’ basketball team bounced back from a tough loss the previous night at Clear Lake for a 98-62 victory over the Algona Bulldogs Tuesday night (Jan.23) in the Humboldt gym.

Elliot Carlson scored 28 points, Evan Hatcher made 26 and Coen Matson had 14 to lead the Wildcats.

On Friday night (Jan. 26) at Hampton, the Wildcats fell to the Bulldogs on a basket in the final seconds, 73-72. Coen Matson scored 28 points and Elliot Carlson made 21 to pace Humboldt, now 10-4 overall, 7-3 in the NCC.

The Wildcats return to action at home against South Central Calhoun on Monday, Jan. 29.

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

Tue
23
Jan

Humboldt girls knock off league leader Algona, top HDC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:09pm

Humboldt senior Tielyr Smith pressures an Algona ball handler in the second half of the Wildcats' 59-49 victory over the Bulldogs on Jan. 23 in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

Mann becomes scoring leader

The Humboldt girls’ basketball team, fresh off their impressive win at Clear Lake 24 hours earlier, knocked off conference leader Algona Tuesday night (Jan. 23) in the Humboldt gym, 59-49. Junior guard Morgan Mann scored 27 points to lead all scorers. She also became Humboldt’s all-time 5-player career scoring leader with 1,133. She surpassed Avery Terwilliger, who held the top spot for several years with 1,124 points. Kaitlyn Nelson followed Mann with 9 points. Reagan Lee and Paige Nelson each had 8. Kuhlmann and VanOtterloo led Algona with 18 and 15 points, respectively.

Humboldt traveled to Hampton on Jan. 26 and rolled to a 51-26 victory over the Bulldogs of Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Morgan Mann scored 16 points, Paige Nelson made 13 and Ava Fischer added 12 for Humboldt, which improved to 13-4 overall, 9-2 in league play.

Humboldt hosts South Central Calhoun on Jan. 29. The Wildcats visit Clarion on Jan. 30.

Tue
23
Jan

Humboldt at Ballard in 2A regional dual

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:51am

Humboldt sophomore Sam Knight has his arm raised after he won the 106-pound title at the North Central Conference wrestling tournament in Clear Lake on Jan. 20. The Wildcats will compete in a 2A regional dual on Jan. 30 at Ballard Huxley. Independent photo.

Regional dual team pairings were announced on Jan. 23 and the Humboldt boys' wrestling team will travel to Ballard-Huxley for a Class 2A regional on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The No. 9 ranked Wildcats will face No. 24 ranked Williamsburg in the first round with the winner facing No. 8 ranked Ballard in the finals. The winner advances to the state dual team tournament in Coralville on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Humboldt hosted a quad on Jan. 25 and dominated three non-conference foes. The Wildcats beat Gilbert (73-0), West Marshall (51-27) and Perry (68-9) to improve to 13-1 on the season in duals.

Humboldt will also compete in a tournament at South Central Calhoun on Saturday, Jan. 27, to wrap up their regular season.

The Wildcats will be in a 2A district tournament at Story City on Saturday, Feb. 10, to determine entries for the individual state tournament in Des Moines Feb. 14-17.

Tue
23
Jan

Girls win, boys fall at Clear Lake

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 10:46am

Humboldt's Ava Newton (left) and teammate Payton Elman guard an opposing ball handler in a recent Wildcat home basketball game. Independent photo.

Humboldt's varsity girl-boy basketball teams divided their games at Clear Lake on Jan. 22 with the girls winning, 64-36, and the boys falling, 74-65.

Morgan Mann scored 22 points, Ava Fischer made 21 and Kaitlyn Nelson had 12 to lead the Wildcats. The Lions fell to 7-7 overall. The Wildcat girls improved to 11-4 overall, 7-2 in conference play.

Top-ranked Clear Lake's boys used a 9-0 run late in the game to pull out a 74-65 victory over the Wildcats.

Humboldt slipped to 9-3 overall, 6-2 in conference play.

Humboldt plays host to the Algona Bulldogs tonight (Jan. 23) in the Humboldt gym.

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

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