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Thu
09
May

R.I.V.E.R. group agrees to buy Reasoner Dam for $1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:31am

After years of discussion, the Joe Reasoner Dam will have a new owner, pending approval by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors. The Humboldt County Conservation Board on Tuesday approved the sale of the dam to the R.I.V.E.R. Development Group by a vote of 3-2. Humboldt Independent file photo.

BY APRIL KELLEY
In a surprising three to two vote, the Conservation Board voted to sell the Dam to the R.I.V.E.R. Development Group for $1 on Tuesday.
Chairman Bob Rasmussen, Co-chairman Tate Satern and Will Spellmeyer voted aye while Mary Miner and T.C. Loving voted nay.
Both Miner and Loving stated that they believed they had done their research and still felt deeply that Option Two was the best answer for the dam and for Humboldt.
Once the vote was over, all the members of the Conservation Board wished the R.I.V.E.R. Development Group success in their plans.
The matter will now come before the Humboldt County Supervisors at an upcoming meeting for a resolution after which a public hearing will be held.
Read more about the issue in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Thu
09
May

Eagle Grove cattleman is ICA official

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:26am

Bryan Whaley (left) and his wife, Allison, continue to make facility upgrades to their growing beef cattle operation near Eagle Grove. Whaley, a life-long educator, is in his first year as chief executive of the Iowa Cattleman’s Association. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Bryan Whaley calls himself an educator and a lifelong learner.
The rural Eagle Grove beef producer who once served as 4-H youth coordinator for Humboldt County, along with his other career stops, feels those experiences will serve him well as he continues in his first year as chief executive officer of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
Whaley was appointed to his new position late last year.
“I feel like my experience and background has prepared me for this new role," Whaley said.
“I’m also passionate about leadership. We need to continue to build in our young people, help them along the way," he said.
Read the full story in the Salute to Area Beef Producers in this week's Humboldt Independent, on sale now.

Thu
09
May

Brave Bags packed for hospitalized children

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:16am

The students of Katie Phillips' 7th grade social studies class packed bags of donated items to gift to students who are hospitalized across the state. Independent photo by Kylie Portz.

By KYLIE PORTZ
Humboldt middle school students and their 7th grade social studies teacher, Katie Phillips, packaged their latest round of “Brave Bags” on Wednesday, May 1.
The 501c3 nonprofit organization seeks to create care packages for children in Iowa who are hospitalized. The bags contain items such as toiletries, socks, small toys and art. Phillips and her students have been able to distribute over 1,000 Brave Bags to hospitals across Iowa.
“I firmly believe that even at a young age, children can contribute positively to our community and the world at large. Little did I know the profound impact and numerous lessons that Brave Bags would impart to my students," Phillips said. Each bag is personalized for the age group and gender of the child who will receive the bag.
Read the full story in this week's Humboldt Independent, your trusted source for local news and sports.

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Mon
06
May

Humboldt boys are NCC golf champs! 2nd in 3A sectional

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 9:57pm

Humboldt's varsity boys' golf team is shown here after winning the conference tournament on Monday, May 6 in Fort Dodge. Pictured, from left: Cyler Cirks, Corey Dettmann, Cade Birdssell, Carson Sleiter, Parker Sleiter and Carson Arndt. Submitted photo.

Just two days after winning the conference tournament title, the Humboldt boys' golf team hosted a Class 3A Sectional Tournament on May 8 at Spring Valley Golf Course north of Livermore and finished runner-up in the team scoring with a 304 total. North Polk was the team champion with 296 while Webster City was third at 307. All three schools advance into a district meet in Carroll on Monday, May 13.

Humboldt senior Carson Sleiter was runner-up medalist in shooting a 73. Jacob Eagan of North Polk was medalist with a 71.
Humboldt's Cade Birdsell fired a 75, Corey Dettmann shot 77, Carson Arndt 79, Parker Sleiter 79 and Cyler Cirks 81.

Arndt is individual medalist

Fri
03
May

Humboldt boys 3rd in NCC track

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 1:33pm

Landyn Dencklau carries the baton for the Wildcat boys' track team in a recent meet. The Wildcats will compete in a state qualifying meet at Clear Lake on May 9. Independent photo.

Humboldt's boys ended up placing third in a competitive North Central Conference track and field event held on May 2 in Clarion.

The Wildcats finished with 127 points. Algona won with 150 and Clear Lake was second at 141. Iowa Falls-Alden took fourth with 105. Webster City (77), Hampton-Dumont-CAL (68), Fort Dodge St. Edond (61) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (8) round out the scoring.

Humboldt won the 4x400 relay in 3:30.27. It consisted of Jackson Dodd, Chase Flaherty, Elliot Carlson and Mason Van Pelt.

Humboldt's 4x800 relay also won with a time of 8:40.07. The relay was comprised of Peyton Van Pelt, Jackson Flaherty, Justin Ash and Chase Flaherty.

Humboldt's 1,600-meter medley relay also took first in 3:41.70. It was made up of Keegan Groat, Elliot Carlson, Landyn Dencklau and Mason Van Pelt.

Elliot Carlson won the long jump with a leap of 21-2.

Fri
03
May

Wildcat girls 5th in NCC track

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 1:26pm

Humboldt's Tessa Petersen hurls the shot at the recent Humboldt Relays. The Wildcats compete in a Class 3A state qualifying meet at Clear Lake on May 9. Independent photo.

Humboldt finished fifth in the team scoring of the North Central Conference girls track and field championship held at Hampton on May 2.

The Wildcats finished with 79 points. Clear Lake won the crown with 172.5 points and Algona was runner-up with 135.5. Fort Dodge St. Edmond was third at 92 and Hampton-Dumont-CAL fourth with 79.5. After Humboldt, Webster City (75), Iowa Falls-Alden (58.5) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (35) round out the scoring.

Humboldt's Jerzie Wempen was second in the shot put (32-0) and Ashlynn Works second in the discus (130-11). Brynn Malo was second in the 1,500-meters in 5:19.86. Tayla Wempen was second in the long jump (15-2).

The Wildcats will prepare for the Class 3A state qualifying meet at Clear Lake on Thursday, May 9. The top two finishers automatically qualify for state with the next eight best finishes statewide comprising the state field. The state meet will be May 16-18 in Des Moines.

Thu
02
May

JACQUELIN REDENIUS SCHULZE

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 1:38pm

Jacquelin (Jackie) Redenius Schulze passed away April 28, 2024 at the age of 86. 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
02
May

Nielsen family purchases Humboldt Motors

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 1:28pm

Humboldt Motors is now Nielsen Motors after the purchase of the automotive dealership by the Nielsen family recently from Humboldt Motors owner Gene Wempen. Pictured from left to right: Nick Nielsen, Gene Wempen, Tony Nielsen and Tyler Nielsen in front of a new Chevrolet 2500 Silverado pickup. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KENT THOMPSON
For Gene Wempen it is a fitting exit from his nearly 52 years in the automotive business.
For the Tony Nielsen family it is a new venture providing much of the same services as they do at K.C. Nielsen LTD, quality equipment and customer service.
Tony and sons Tyler and Nick purchased Humboldt Motor Sales from Wempen on April 3.
“We are excited for the opportunity to serve the great customer base that Gene and his crew have taken care of for many years, and we hope to add some new customers as well," Tony Nielsen said.
Read the full story about this local business in this week's Humboldt Independent. Don't miss out on a single issue, subscribe by clicking on the link at top of this page, all for less than $1.14 per issue.

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