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Fri
20
Sep

North Polk holds off Humboldt, 26-17

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 11:05pm

Humboldt's Cash McIntire follows his blockers downfield for a long run in the Wildcats' 26-17 loss to North Polk on Sept. 20 in Humboldt. Humboldt begins district play at Hampton on Sept. 27. Independent photo.

In a battle of ranked unbeaten teams, the North Polk Comets held off the Humboldt Wildcats, 26-17 in a non-district clash on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Friday night, Sept. 20.

Humboldt, 3-1 on the season, got a pair of touchdown passes from Coen Matson and a 29-yard field goal from Karson Rubel. Matson passed two yards to Chase Flaherty in the second quarter as the Wildcats trailed 14-10 at halftime. Matson later teamed up with Flaherty on a 38-yard scoring pass with 5:59 to play in the fourth quarter.

North Polk sealed its win when quarterback Nathan Feldmann ran 68 yards for a score with 4:56 left in the fourth quarter.

Humboldt begins Class 3A District 2 play at Hampton on Sept. 27. North Polk (4-0) begins 4A action at Des Moines North on Sept. 26.

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

Thu
19
Sep

Dam decision reached

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 1:08pm

A view of the Reasoner Dam from Cottonwood Trail. Independent photo.

By APRIL KELLEY

The Humboldt County Conservation Board voted four to one to pursue Stantec Option 2 or removal of both the Reasoner and Rutland Dams.

The Board made their decision after a lengthy discussion with spokesman Gary Jensen and members of the River Development Group (RDG).

The Board had placed a deadline for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. for the RDG to purchase the Reasoner Dam. The RDG had problems obtaining insurance on the Reasoner Dam which was required according to the purchase agreement.

The Conservation Board will now contact engineering firms to begin the process of pursuing Option 2, which is lowering the dam crest, creating a rock ramp structure below and sediment stabilization.

Check out the Sept. 26 edition of the Independent for a more complete account of the Humboldt Conservation Board Meeting.

Thu
19
Sep

HHS 2024 Homecoming Court and Spirit Week Themes

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:30am

The 2024 Humboldt High School Homecoming Court! (Bottom row from left to right) Elsie Hubbell, Sami Varangkounh, Lily Allison, Jasmine Fusco, Macy Berte. (Top row from left to right) Mason Van Pelt, Coen Matson, Tyler Carlson, Landon Vik, Keegan Groat.

Homecoming is right around the corner, the football team is gearing up for their homecoming game against Charles City on Oct. 4, the homecoming court has been chosen and the themes for spirit week have been selected!

Here are your 2024 Homecoming Spirit Days;

Sept. 30 - 'Merica Monday - It's great to be an American!

Oct. 1 - BBQ Dad and Soccer Mom Tuesday - Summer vibes only, please!

Oct. 2 - White Collar or Blue Collar Wednesday - Hard working wildcat alert!

Oct. 3 - Generation Day Thursday (12th Grade - Senior Citizen, 11th Grade - Parents/Adults, 10th Grade - Dress Yourself Elementary Kiddo, 9th Grade - Babies)
The Homecoming Parade is on Thursday, Oct. 3 @ 6:00 p.m. Coronation to follow @ 7:30 p.m. in the High School Gym.

Oct. 4 - Blue and Gold Friday
Varsity Homecoming Game Oct. 4 @ 7:00 p.m. on The Mason March Field

Prizes go to the best dressed each day! Go, Big Blue!

Thu
19
Sep

September 19, 2024

Wed
18
Sep

September 18, 2024

Tue
17
Sep

Wildcat volleyball team sweeps Cowgirls, 3-0

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 9:34pm

Humboldt players celebrate after winning a set in a recent home volleyball match in the Wildcat gym. Humboldt is off to a 5-0 start in North Central Conference play. Independent photo.

Humboldt remains perfect in North Central Conference volleyball after the Wildcats swept the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls in three straight sets on Oct. 1 in Clarion. Humboldt, now 5-0 in the NCC, won by scores of 25-16, 25-12 and 25-16. The triumph also improved the Wildcats to 15-8 overall.

Humboldt beat the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets in three sets in the Humboldt gym on Thursday night, Sept. 19. The Wildcats won by scores of 25-11, 25-13 and 25-18.

Humboldt beat the Fort Dodge Dodgers in four sets on Tuesday night, Sept. 17. Humboldt won by scores of 25-12, 26-24, 18-25 and 25-20 inside the Humboldt gym.

Humboldt went 3-2 at the Spencer tournament on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Wildcats were 2-2 in the Dike-New Hartford tournament on Sept. 21.

Humboldt will host Webster City on Monday, Oct. 7, in another North Central Conference match.

Tue
17
Sep

School board recognizes Mrs. Boyd after choking incident at Taft Elementary

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 2:46pm

Lucinda Boyd (left) accepts the Champions for Children Award from Board President Tate Satern (right) at the regular HCSD board meeting on Sept. 16.

By KYLIE PORTZ

The Humboldt Community School District met for their regular meeting on Sept. 16 to hear administrator reports from the middle school and to recognize Lucinda Boyd for her life-saving action during a choking incident at Taft Elementary School. Board President Tate Satern read the nomination letter for Boyd to receive the Champion for Children Award.

He said, “tonight is our pleasure to recognize Lucinda Boyd. On Sept. 6, there was a student experiencing a choking episode in the Taft lunchroom. Lucinda handled this situation as well as she possibly could by asking two other students to run to the office for help. She then applied the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the blockage, Lucinda stayed calm in a very stressful situation, and the result was as positive as it could have been in the situation.”

Tue
17
Sep

Dave and Dale's epic adventure

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 2:39pm

Dale Heider (left) and David Lensing plan to make their third Rim-to-Rim hike on Sept. 25 to celebrate Heider’s 75th birthday. The hike will also be raising funds for Mary’s Meals, and organization providing food for children in impoverished nations.

By APRIL KELLEY
Dave Heider knew he wanted to do something ‘Epic’ to celebrate his 75th birthday which was actually on May 31. He didn’t want to have a big party or buy a fancy gift, he wanted to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back out and he wanted his friend, David Lensing to go with him, again.

That’s right, again. The two men have made the trek called a Rim-to-Rim or R to R hike, twice before, once in 2018 and again in 2022. This time is even more special though as the two will be hiking for a cause when they make the trip one more time on Sept. 25.

The two, who both attend St. Mary’s Catholic Church, first bonded over their love of bike riding and have gone on many extended rides including participating in RAGBRAI and other biking events.

It seemed only natural that when Heider first decided to make the rim-to-rim hike in 2018, Lensing would be his first choice to join him.

Mon
16
Sep

BRENDA L. PATERSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 12:47pm

Brenda L. Paterson, 63, of Fort Dodge, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday evening, Sept. 12, 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.

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 3-0 Wildcats host North Polk on Friday, Sept. 19. 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 the 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.

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