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March 13, 2024

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Mar

LARRY B. RICE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:56am

Larry B. Rice, 63, formerly of Eagle Grove and Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024, at the Jackson Ridge Health Care 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.

Mon
11
Mar

VIRGIL L. WILLIAMS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:55am

Virgil L. Williams, 94, of Livermore, passed away peacefully with his wife of 76 years, Marian, by his side in the Long Term Care Unit of 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.

Thu
07
Mar

Correction to advertisement

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 3:46pm

Incorrect information was transferred to the Two Rivers Timber Ghosts advertisement on page 3 of this week's Humboldt Reminder. The correct information is printed here. The banquet will be this Saturday, March 9 at the Humboldt County Event Center with doors opening at 5 p.m., followed by a supper and a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Humboldt County Newspapers sincerely apologizes for the error.
Thu
07
Mar

March 7, 2024

Thu
07
Mar

City says no curbside junk pick up

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:04am

A scene from city junk days collection a few years ago. Monday night, the Humboldt City Council voted to eliminate curbside pickup of junk items this year and ask residents and businesses to deliver items to the city of Humboldt Recycling Center, 1310 Taft Street S., on selected dates and times. Read more about it in this week's Humboldt Independent.

By KENT THOMPSON
There will be changes to this year’s junk days pickup process for city of Humboldt residents.
Rather than a curbside pickup, it will be a residential delivery process to the city’s recycling center and main lift station area.
The central reason for the change is the safety of city staff, but also centers around a more efficient and cost-effective way of collecting the junk that is too large to fit in traditional garbage bags with the required city stickers.
“Other cities that I’ve researched go with a centralized site for drop off, generally,” Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann said.

Thu
07
Mar

For Brabys it's all about giving back

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:02am

Rutland Mayor Susan Tille (left) poses with Jean and Larry Braby of Pocahontas. The Brabys were in Humboldt recently to make a generous donation to the Rose Mill Park shelter project in Rutland. Humboldt Independent photo.

Members of the Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association Committee are pictured with Jean and Larry Braby of Pocahontas (center), recipients of the Diamond Donor Award for a contribution of $10,000 to the memorial that will be constructed in Humboldt later this year. Pictured from left to right: Vicki Schwint, Daryle Zwiefel, Jean and Larry Braby, Dean Ewoldt and Ron Rasmussen. Humboldt Independent photo.

By KENT THOMPSON
While Larry and Jean Braby have called Pocahontas home for 60 years, they have never been far from their true home, Humboldt and Rutland.
Jean Schuyler graduated from Humboldt in 1955 and Larry Braby followed her a year later in 1956.
The couple was back in town recently to present checks to a couple of projects near and dear to their hearts, the new shelter house at Rose Mill Park in Rutland and the Veterans Memorial being planned for Worthington Park in Humboldt.
Read about why they think it is important to give back to their hometown in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

Thu
07
Mar

Humboldt assistant police chief has varied background

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 12:01am

Humboldt’s new Assistant Police Chief John Rodriguez stands in front of the colorful flag outlining services and missions supported at the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
He’s traveled the world. Made California his home for more than 20 years. He’s had experience in the miliary, law enforcement and academic circles and most recently was a consultant in helping a Native American tribal community establish its own police department.
So what is John Rodriguez doing in Humboldt, Iowa?
“Personally, my wife and family had been looking to get out of California the last 10-15 years. We like being outdoors and I love the open spaces here.
“I grew up in a pretty conservative area and I wanted to find a community that shares some of our same values and ethics," he said.
Read more about the assistant police chief in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

Wed
06
Mar

Mann named to 4A all-state teams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 1:58pm

Morgan Mann

Humboldt High junior guard Morgan Mann solidified herself as one of the top guards in north central Iowa after being named Class 4A all-state.

Mann was named second-team all-state by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. She was named third-team all-state by the Iowa Print Sportswriters Association.

Mann averaged 20.1 points per game in leading Humboldt to an overall record of 18-5, 12-2 and runner-up in the North Central Conference.

She also averaged 6.8 rebounds, 2.52 assists and 3.34 steals per contest for the Wildcats. She shot 33.8 percent from 3-point field goal range, making 27 of 80 attempts.

The Wildcats advanced to the regional final for the second straight year.

Wed
06
Mar

Hatcher 1st team all-NCC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 1:55pm

Humboldt's all-conference basketball selections, from left: Evan Hatcher, Elliot Carlson and Coen Matson. Independent photo.

Carlson 2nd team, Matson named 3rd team
HHS went 15-8, 2nd in league

Humboldt senior Evan Hatcher, a first-team all-North Central Conference pick, is one of three Wildcat players selected to post-season honors by boys’ basketball coaches in the league.

Elliot Carlson, a 6-1 junior guard/forward, was named to the second-team while six-foot junior point guard Coen Matson was selected third-team. The trio helped Humboldt finish runner-up in the league standings at 10-4. Humboldt was 15-8 overall.

Hatcher is one of three unanimous selections by the NCC coaches. Senior post Scott Harr and junior forward Thomas Meyer were also selected first-team. They were joined by Ben Helmers of Algona, Titan Schmitt of Clear Lake and Hunter Horn of Fort Dodge St. Edmond.

The 6-foot-3 Hatcher averaged 20 points per game and also grabbed 9.1 rebounds per contest and handed out 2.56 assists. He led the team in scoring with 452 points.

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