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Fri
13
Sep

Wildcats hold off Van Meter in battle of unbeatens, 28-21

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/13/2024 - 5:47pm

Humboldt defenders Trey Al-Hameed (24), Broedt Hendricks (90), Landon Halveren (24), Karson Rubel (11) and Mason Van Pelt (8) combine to bring down Spencer quarterback Cael Bruning in a game at Spencer on Aug. 30. The 2-0 Wildcats visit Van Meter tonight. Independent photo.

In a clash of unbeatens Friday night at Van Meter, Humboldt held on for a 28-21 victory over the Bulldogs, ending their win streak at 26 games.

Coen Matson passed 8 yards to Chase Flaherty for Humboldt’s first score in the second quarter. Matson passed 37yards to Mason Van Pelt in yhe 3rd quarter. Cash McIntire ran 54 yards for a score. Matson passed to Valley Davis in the 4th quarter.

Humboldt returns home on Sept. 20 to host North Polk. The Wildcats begin Class 3A District 2 play at Hampton on Sept. 27.

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

Thu
12
Sep

Correction

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 5:11pm

CORRECTION! In an article published in the Sept. 12 Independent, the date in the program in the article entitled Experience Egypt with Kathy Rhodes was incorrect, it should have read Monday Sept. 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Thu
12
Sep

ROBERT E. PATTEE

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 7:38am

Robert E. Pattee, 76, of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, with his family by his side 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.

Thu
12
Sep

JOHN A. MYERS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 7:38am

John A. Myers, 83, formerly of Hardy, passed away on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, 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.

Thu
12
Sep

September 12, 2024

Wed
11
Sep

Humboldt girls team champs at Estherville

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 10:59pm

Aubry Fisher was fourth overall for the Wildcats at Estherville on Sept. 10. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls cross country team won the team championship at the Estherville Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Brynn Malo was second, Aubry Fisher fourth and Bella Metli eighth to lead the Wildcats. Henry Kramer was eighth to lead the boys to fifth place.

Humboldt runs at Emmetsburg on Sept. 16.

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

Wed
11
Sep

September 11, 2024

Tue
10
Sep

Two injured in house explosion in rural Ottosen

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 3:43pm

On Sept. 9 at about 9 a.m., the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a house explosion at 606 110th Street, which is east and south of West Bend. The caller advised there was debris all over the acreage and roadway and it appears the house had exploded.

The west Bend Fire Department and Ambulance Service, Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office and Kossuth County EMS responded to the call. Upon arrival, it was determined that two of the three residents were home at the time of the incident.

Catherine Fleischhacker, age 44, was located within the west side of the residence under the debris. Fire and EMS personnel were able to remove her, and she was transported to the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona by Kossuth County EMS and then by Mercy Life Flight to Mercy Hospital in Mason City with undetermined injuries.

Tue
10
Sep

Humboldt Music Department casts fall musical "The Music Man"

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 3:26pm
The full cast of The Music Man stands on stage at Humboldt High School
The cast of the 2024 Fall Musical, “The Music Man” performances will be Nov. 7, 8, 9 at 7 p.m.

The Humboldt High School Music Department has cast and began rehearsing their fall musical, Broadway’s “The Music Man.”

“The Music Man” is a 1957 musical with book, music and lyrics by Iowa native Meredith Wilson.

The Tony Award winning show follows fast talking, salesman and con-artist Harold Hill who arrives at River City, Iowa convincing the locals to start a band by purchasing uniforms and instruments from him. Despite Hill’s intention to flee as soon as he receives the money, he meets, and falls in love with, the fastidious Marian Maroo.

Tickets for the Humboldt High School Production of “The Music Man” will be available at the office starting Oct. 1. Performances for the show will be Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m.

Fri
06
Sep

Wildcats hold off Bombers, 21-18

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:31pm

Humboldt quarterback Coen Matson threw three touchdown passes to Keegan Groat in the Wildcats' 21-18 victory over Ballard on Sept. on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Humboldt improved to 2-0 on the season with the victory over the Bombers. The Wildcats visit Class 2A power Van Meter on Friday, Sept. 13. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Coen Matson and Keegan Groat teamed up for three touchdown passes to lead the Humboldt High football team to a 21-18 victory over the Ballard Huxley Bombers on Friday night, Sept. 6 on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

The non-conference victory improved Humboldt to 2-0 on the season. They return to action at Class 2A power Van Meter on Sept. 13.

Matson passed 75-yards to Groat at 5:51 in the first quarter and later hit Groat on a 35-yard scoring pass late in the first half. Ballard scored just before halftime on a field goal by Sam Hoffman.

Matson teamed up with Groat for a 73-yard scoring pass early in the fourth quarter.

The Bombers scored on an 85-yard kickoff return by Tucker Vitzthum at 10:54 in the fourth quarter. Ballard quarterback Mason Gatchel scored on a seven-yard run with 4:03 left in the game.

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