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Ashlynn Works 13th in Drake Relays discus

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 2:01pm

Humboldt's Ashlynn Works, shown here competing at the state track meet in May of 2023, placed 13th in the discus at the Drake Relays on Friday, April 26. Independent photo.

Humboldt High senior Ashlynn Works placed 13th among 24 entries in the high school discus competition at the annual Drake Relays track and field invitational on Friday, April 26, inside Drake Stadium.

Works had a high throw of 120-3 that came on her second attempt after scratching in the first throw. She threw 97-5 on her third and final try.

Hampton-Dumont-CAL standout Charlee Morton won the event with a toss of 141-2. Mariah Myers of Fort Dodge St. Edmond was seventh at 127-11.

Works will focus on the conference meet this week at Hampton. The state qualifying meet is May 9 at Clear Lake.

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26
Apr

Sumner Avenue Hill work begins Monday

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:50pm

This is the detour for the Sumner Avenue when construction begins April 29. The route will be 13th Street to 3rd Avenue North and east to 9th Street North and then south back to Sumner Avenue. Map courtesy of the city of Humboldt.

By KENT THOMPSON
More details have been released regarding the Sumner Avenue rehabilitation project planned this spring and summer.
Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann reported on Monday that he met with the main contractor for the project last Friday, and work on the first phase is slated to begin next Monday, April 29.
Blacktop Service Company in Humboldt is main contractor for the $1.4 million project, which will include mill and overlay with hot mix asphalt of Sumner Avenue from the top of the hill to the Dakota City limits.
Other work will include some patching and new curb and gutter where needed and new decorative lighting going up the hill.
“The designated detour route will be Highway 169 (13th Street) to 3rd Avenue North and then east to 9th Street North and back south to the downtown area,” Bockelmann said.

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Apr

23 Humboldt students qualify for Special Olympics state meet

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:43pm

McKinley Meier (front) won both the 50-meter dash and the softball throw in the regional Special Olympics competition held in Humboldt on Thursday, April 18. See the results and other photos in this week's Humboldt Independent. Independent photo by Kylie Portz.

By KYLIE PORTZ
The Humboldt Recreation Center was packed Thursday, April 18 where Humboldt High School hosted the Special Olympics track and field event on the indoor track.
Students showcased their skills in running, walking, or wheeling in sprints around the track. They also competed in softball, shot put, and mini javelin.
Twenty-nine HHS students participated in the event with 23 placing first in their event, qualifying them for state. State Special Olympics will be held in Ames on May 17 and 18. Read about it and see more photos in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

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26
Apr

Opera Iowa helps elementary students learn

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:38pm

Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing was the character and the name of the opera performed for area elementary students last week at the high school auditorium. See this and other photos from the event at www.humboldtnews.com. Independent photo by Kylie Portz.

By KYLIE PORTZ
The Des Moines Metro Opera’s traveling arts education troupe OPERA Iowa visited Humboldt Community Schools on April 18 performing their opera “Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing” for Taft and Mease Elementary students at the high school auditorium. The event was organized by Mrs. Boswell and Mrs. Boyd who have been teaching students aspects of the musical genres. The 45-minute performance was followed by a question-and-answer session where the students got to ask the cast questions about Opera. Read about it and see photos in this week's Humboldt Independent, on sale today.

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25
Apr

MARILYN LINDEMANN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 1:28pm

Marilyn Lindemann, 87, longtime Humboldt resident, passed away April 24, 2024. 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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Apr

JOSEPH H. WALD

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 1:13pm

Joseph Wald, 74 of Bradgate, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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25
Apr

JEAN A. GREBNER

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 1:06pm

Jean A. Grebner, 85, of Humboldt passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. Online condolences may be left at www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com.

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April 25, 2024

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Apr

Wildcat girls 3rd in Humboldt Relays

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 1:35pm

Brynn Malo won the 3,000-meters race in the Humboldt Relays on May 22 at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Tayla Wempen and Brynn Malo won individual titles to lead the Humboldt girls’ track team to a third-place finish in their own relays Monday night at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

Wempen, a senior, won the long jump with a leap of 16-2.75 while Malo, a sophomore distance standout, won the 3,000-meters in 11:39.2.

The Wildcats had numerous top three finishes, including Drake Relays qualifier Ashlynn Works, second in the discus at 124-10. Hampton-Dumont-CAL standout Charlee Morton was first at 128-0.

Humboldt totaled 99 points. Algona won the crown with 131 points. Fort Dodge St. Edmond was second at 100.5.

Humboldt finished second at the Storm Lake Relays on April 25. The Wildcats had 85 points. Host Storm Lake won with 126.

The North Central Conference meet will be on Thursday, May 2 at Hampton. The state qualifying meet will be on May 9 at Clear Lake.

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