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Fri
31
Jan

Robinson, Diedrick advance to girls state wrestling!

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/31/2025 - 10:25pm

Humboldt will be represented by this contingent in the Class 1A girls' state wrestling tournament in Coralville on Feb. 6-7 at Xtream Arena after advancing from a regional in Osage on Jan. 31. Brooklyn Robinson (second-left) and Danica Diedrick (second-right) finished first and second, respectively, to advance to state. Wildcat head coach Andy Newell (right) and assistant Jennifer Newell (left) are also shown. Submitted photo by Andy Newell.

Brooklyn Robinson and Danica Diedrick will both represent Humboldt High School in the Class 1A girls' state wrestling championships in Coralville this week (Feb. 6-7).

At the regional qualifying meet held in Osage on Jan. 31, Robinson, a senior, won the 235-pound class while Diedrick was runner-up at 170 to lead the Wildcats. The top two finishers at each weight class advanced to the state meet, to be held inside Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Diedrick will take a 41-8 record into the state meet after she lost 8-6 to Fernanda Ramirez of West Fork in the finals. Robinson improved to 39-6 when she pinned Decorah's Madysen Lippe in 57 seconds in the finals.

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Fri
31
Jan

DONALD “DON” SCHUNEMAN

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/31/2025 - 7:16am

Donald “Don” Schuneman, age 68 of Omaha, formerly Bode, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial was on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish - St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe. Burial took place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in St. Joe. Services were entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Algona.
Don was born in France at Chambley-Bussieres Air Force Base on Aug. 21, 1956, to James (Jim) and Karen (Kay) Schuneman. He liked to say that he was a Frenchman, even though his knowledge of the French language was limited to French fries, French toast, and Ooh-la-la!
He wanted to be called Don, NOT Donald, or Donnie, or D.R., or Dapper. Only his mom could get by not calling him Don!
He married Marilyn Berte in 1978 in St. Joe. They were blessed with two sons, Chad and Greg. He is preceded in death by his father, James D. Schuneman, and his favorite mother-in-law, Betty Berte, and his grandparents.

Thu
30
Jan

JOHN N. NILLES

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/30/2025 - 8:39am

John N. “Jack” Nilles, 96, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, Jan. 27, 2025 in the Long Term Care Unit of the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 27, 1928, in Hamilton County, the son of Charles and Lucy (Mariga) Nilles. He moved at an early age to the farm near Gilmore City and attended country school. Following the 8th grade Jack went home to assist his family with the farming operation. He was united in marriage to Verna Lee Wittman on Sept. 10, 1951 in Humboldt. The couple made their home for a few years in Albuquerque, NM, where he worked for a dairy. In the late 1950’s they returned to the family farm in Iowa. The couple moved to Humboldt in 2004. Jack was a very hard worker, providing for his family, loved to garden and was known for the produce he provided at the farmers market in Humboldt.

Thu
30
Jan

LELAND D. PATERSON

Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/30/2025 - 8:38am

Leland D. “Lee” Paterson, 78, of Dakota City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

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Tue
28
Jan

Wildcats roll 91-52 at Iowa Falls

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/28/2025 - 9:19pm

Humboldt senior Mason Van Pelt creates a play for the Wildcat boys' basketball team in a recent home game. Independent photo.

Humboldt got back on the winning track at Iowa Falls Friday night, Feb. 7, by cruising to a 91-52 conference victory over the Cadets in boys’ North Central Conference play. Humboldt improved to 12-6 overall, 9-3 in conference play. Elliot Carlson poured in 34 points, Jackson Flaherty made 20 and Coen Matson hit for 18 to lead the Wildcats.

Wildcats upended by St. Edmond, 71-68
Fort Dodge St. Edmond avenged a lopsided loss to Humboldt in early January by posting a 71-68 triumph over the Wildcats on Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Fort Dodge. Mason Van Pelt and Valley Davis each scored 14 points to lead Humboldt. Elliot Carlson had 12 and Jackson Flaherty and Coen Matson had 11 each. Hunter Horn scored 28 to lead St. Edmond with Carson Bargfrede adding 20 and Andrew Clavey 13. St. Edmond improved to 16-2 and 10-2. Humboldt beat St. Edmond 95-66 back on Jan. 7 in Humboldt.

Tue
28
Jan

Humboldt girls in 52-30 victory

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/28/2025 - 7:52pm

Humboldt senior guard Meg Zweibohmer drives the baseline for the Wildcats, who lost a hard-fought 43-39 home contest to the Clear Lake Lions. Independent photo.

The Humboldt girls’ basketball team improved to 11-9 overall, 7-4 in conference play by stopping Iowa Falls-Alden in Iowa Falls on Friday, Feb. 7.

Wildcat girls in 13-point win at St. Edmond
Humboldt's varsity girls' basketball team, playing without senior Morgan Mann who is nursing a knee injury, won their second game of the season over Fort Dodge St. Edmond by turning back the Gaels 54-41 in a North Central Conference game in Fort Dodge on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Ava Fischer scored 25 points to lead Humboldt, which improved to 10-9 overall, 6-4 in conference play. Paige Nelson had 10 points and Kaitlyn Nelson eight for the Wildcats. Meg Zweibohmer added five. Josie Harvey scored 17 to pace St. Edmond.

Mon
27
Jan

DEBRA L. REEFER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/27/2025 - 10:12am

Debra Lynn Reefer 74, of Camdenton, MO passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2025 at the Laurie Care Center. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Debra, daughter of Don and Lavonne Mangle, was born Nov. 7, 1950 in Fort Dodge, and grew up in Humboldt. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1969 where she lettered in golf, choir and band. Deb was also a certified Water Safety Instructor and life guard. Her summer job during college was life guarding at the Humboldt swimming pool.

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