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JOANNE SPURLIN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:46am

Joanne Spurlin, 67, formerly of Humboldt, went peacefully to Jesus held by her daughters on June 10, 2024, at the Audubon County Memorial Hospital after years of suffering from a medication-induced brain injury and neurological akathisia. Online condolences may be left at www.laufersweilerfuneralhome.com.

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DONALD J. CLARKEN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:09am

Donald Joseph Clarken, 90, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 15, 2024 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. 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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July 18, 2024

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Jul

Council approves separation agreement with assistant police chief

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/17/2024 - 2:26pm

By PHIL MONSON
After meeting in closed session Monday night (July 15) during their regular meeting, the Humboldt City Council voted unanimously to approve a separation agreement with assistant police chief John Rodriguez, who had been placed on administrative leave three weeks ago.
The action took place after the council met for 35 minutes in closed session. The agreement states that Rodriguez, who joined the department six months ago, is resigning from his position effective July 9, 2024. The city agrees to provide separation pay and the employee (Rodriguez) agrees to release and waive all actual or potential claims against the City.
Rodriguez will receive a check for $6,666.67 for gross wages with all payroll taxes deducted. He will also receive $20,000 as compensation for any non-wage damages he allegedly sustained, for which the city will issue a 1099-MISC in accordance with IRS rules and regulations.

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July 17, 2024

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GARY B. BLOCK

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 1:39pm

Gary B. Block, 90, formerly of Humboldt, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM, where he and Norma had moved to be close to family. 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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15
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MERIDEE O. MAHAN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 1:39pm

Meridee O. “Jodi” Mahan, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2024 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. 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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NORMAN A. HINZ

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 1:38pm

Norman Hinz, 86 of Algona, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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Jul

Local Animal Shelter is an anchor during historic flood

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:56am

Humboldt county Emergency director Kyle Bissell poses with his new cat River (formerly Kyle) and wife Michelle, who has made 15,000 blankets for shelters across the state. Submitted photo.

BY KYLIE PORTZ
With flood levels cresting at a record-breaking 17 feet, Humboldt County remains in a flood warning weeks after the initial flood. The historic flooding was caused by heavy rainfall along the west branch of the Des Moines River in northern Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The flood reached its crest on June 27 although the area remains under a flood warning.
Throughout the chaos, Moffitt Animal Shelter was a beacon for families and their pets. From helping distribute pet food donations, to rescuing pets who had to be left behind when their families evacuated. The Humboldt animal shelter worked tirelessly throughout the week to help not only the animals of Humboldt but their families too. Director Miranda Peterson shared some insight into what the week looked like for the shelter.

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