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Wed
13
Nov

Morgan Mann signs with NAIA Embry-Riddle University

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:00am

Humboldt High senior basketball standout Morgan Mann (front-center) last week signed a national letter of intent to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ, where she will play basketball for the Eagle women’s basketball team. Pictured above for her important signing date, in front, from left: coach Jason Hoag, Dave Mann, Morgan Mann, Michelle Mann and Humboldt head coach Rodd Mooney. Back row: Humboldt activities director Ryan O’Hern and coach Spencer Ross. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com.

Morgan Mann, the leading scorer in Humboldt girls’ basketball history, will continue her career at the collegiate level after signing a national letter of intent to play for NAIA Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ.

Mann finalized her college choice in a brief signing ceremony at Humboldt High School last Friday, Nov. 8.

“It feels great to sign today. Ever since I was little, I have always wanted to play basketball in college somewhere. I really didn’t know where. Seeing all those dreams come true is amazing. I can’t wrap my head around it right now,” Mann said.

Mann, who has earned all-state and all-conference honors in recent seasons, is fully recovered from knee surgery last March and is looking forward to leading the Wildcat girls’ basketball team, which began practice this week.

Wed
13
Nov

ISU meets NDSU Dec. 15 in Humboldt gym

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:30am

Kevin Dresser

By PHIL MONSON
The Iowa State University men’s wrestling team, coached by Humboldt’s Kevin Dresser, will face North Dakota State University in a non-conference dual in the Humboldt gym on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Tickets are now on sale through the Wildcat Youth Wrestling Club on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit four tickets per purchase (https://tinyurl.com/2yq6ntfg).

Last week ISU announced Dresser would receive a contract extension of four years through June 30, 2029. He has been coach since February of 2017.

After leading the Iowa State wrestling program to its first Big 12 Conference title since 2009 and its highest NCAA Championship placement since 2010, head coach Kevin Dresser has been rewarded with a four-year contract extension thru June 30, 2029, ISU Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today.

Wed
13
Nov

Initial donations to auditorium renovation project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:23am

Ted and Carol Beach of Humboldt recently donated $1,200 toward the auditorium improvement project now underway in the school district. Patrons can donate $600 per seat. Pictured, from left: Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray, auditorium manager Mike Blair, Ted Beach and Carol Beach. Independent photo.

Initial donations have come in for the auditorium improvement fundraiser at Humboldt High School.

Last week the district accepted a donation totaling $1,200 from Ted and Carol Beach and $1,200 from Jim and Cheryl Sayers, all of Humboldt.

District patrons are encouraged to donate $600 per seat for each of the 600 seats inside R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium, which needs improvements. The facility was built in 1980-81.

A dedication kiosk in the lobby will include the photo of the person who the seat is dedicated to and it can also include an inspiring message. A nameplate honoring the person will appear on a new seat.

The Humboldt Community School District is hoping to raise nearly $1 million by Dec. 15.

Wed
13
Nov

November 13, 2024

Mon
11
Nov

LEONARD L. KILEY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 9:28am

Leonard LeRoy Kiley, 94 of Corwith, Iowa passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at the Kanawha Community Home in Kanawha.

Mon
11
Nov

JOHN G. BERKHIMER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 9:20am

John G. Berkhimer, 91, lifelong resident of Humboldt, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, surrounded by love.
John was born Aug. 5, 1933 in Humboldt, the son of Reginald and Blanche (Erickson) Berkhimer. He was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1951. John was united in marriage to Marietta Morgan on Dec. 26, 1952 at the Congregational Church. The couple made their home and raised their children, Michael and Beth, on the family farm where John continued to pursue his love of farming. In addition to farming, he worked for UBC and later Sande Construction, retiring as the lumber yard manager after many years of service. John had an unparalleled work ethic and commitment to excellence in the service he provided.

Mon
11
Nov

JOHN M. GEISHECKER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 9:08am

John Michael Geishecker, 73, passed away in Fort Dodge on Nov. 2, 2024, with his sister by his side. He was born Aug. 16, 1951, to John and Beatrice Geishecker of Livermore. He was the fourth generation to be named John and got the nickname Little Johnny (despite growing to be 6’4”).
John’s sister, Barb, was his best friend. Doctors told his parents that he would never walk or talk, but as soon as his younger sister started doing those things, so did he. They were close in age and even closer throughout life. Growing up on the family farm outside Saint Joe, they had playful competitions such as who could finish doing the dishes fastest, even though John always washed while Barb dried. They loved playing Yahtzee, and John usually won. They even had a secret language.

Fri
08
Nov

Wildcats rout Solon, 35-3, advance into state semifinals!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:06pm

Humboldt senior quarterback Coen Matson drags two Solon tacklers for a gain in the second half of the Wildcats' 35-3 victory over the Spartans on Nov. 8 in Humboldt in Class 3A quarterfinal round action. The Wildcats will face Mount Vernon in the state semifinals inside the UNI-Dome on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt High football team will play in the semifinals for the third time in four years after they rolled to a 35-3 victory over the Solon Spartans Friday night, Nov. 8, in a Class 3A quarterfinal round game in Humboldt on Mason Maach Field.

The Wildcats, 10-1, will face Mount Vernon in the semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Mount Vernon rallied for a 31-28 victory over Algona in a quarterfinal round game at Mount Vernon. The other semifinal will have Dubuque Wahlert facing Sergeant Bluff-Luton. Wahlert defeated Independence 24-7 and SBL whipped Nevada, 53-21. Tickets can be purchased at the door to avoid the $5 online purchase fee.

Humboldt senior quarterback Coen Matson threw touchdown passes to Cash McIntire, Valley Davis and Keegan Groat and also ran for a score. Jaxson Kirchhoff also rushed for a touchdown as the Wildcats 21-3 at halftime, 35-3 entering the final quarter.

Thu
07
Nov

November 7, 2024

Wed
06
Nov

Humboldt County, 2024 General Election Results

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 7:44pm

By KYLIE PORTZ
The results are in for the 2024 General Election in Humboldt County. In total there were 5,123 ballots cast in Humboldt County. Compared to the total ballots cast in the 2020 General Election (5,353), that is a 230 difference.

On the night of Nov. 5, the attention of people across the country and internationally was locked in on their television screens, social media, and news sources as the results came flooding in.

All eyes were on the state of Pennsylvania and its 19 electoral votes. In the days leading up to the election, both parties paid extra attention to the battleground state which ultimately was called as a win for the Trump campaign.

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