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DAVID A. DODGEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 9:31am

David Alan Dodgen, 74, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at Methodist Clinic, Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Dave was born to Joe W. Dodgen and Dorothy M. (Armstrong) Dodgen on Sept. 23, 1950 in Sioux City. The family moved to Boston, MA in 1958 for two years, then to Fort Dodge, until 1962, when the family moved to Humboldt.
Dave married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Johnson on Sept. 20, 1969. To this union of 55 years, they were blessed with three sons.

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SANDRA REEKERS

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 9:04am

Sandra ‘Sandi’ Reekers, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Hospital Rock Island.
A visitation will be held on April 5 at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Olaf Lutheran Church in Bode, followed by the funeral at 2:30 p.m. Burial will take place immediately after at Saint Olaf Lutheran Cemetery in Bode. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made at: www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Sandi was born on Aug. 31, 1946, in Fort Dodge, the daughter of Lee and Nadine Selvig. She married Dan Sickels and was blessed with her son Scott shortly after. Dan preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 2012. She later married Henry Reekers and spent many wonderful years with him. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2011.

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Waldorf returns to lead Wildcat volleyball program

Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/30/2025 - 11:24am

Kara Waldorf, shown here on the sidelines during the 2022 volleyball season, is returning to lead the Wildcat program. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON

Kara Waldorf, who guided the Humboldt girls’ volleyball program during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, has taken over the reins again.

Waldorf will replace Ashlyn McKenna, who led Humboldt during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. McKenna and her husband are moving to central Iowa to take on new career opportunities.

Waldorf had a combined won-loss record of 48-20, 13-1 in North Central Conference play. Humboldt went 7-0 and won the league title in 2021. They were 6-1 and runner-up in 2022. The Humboldt school board was expected to approve her hiring at their March 24 meeting.

“First off, I’m super happy for Ashlyn as she moves on to the next steps of her life and career. It will be awesome for her. I know she will do great with the opportunities that will come her way,” Waldorf said

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BEVERLY J. NELSON

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/27/2025 - 7:30am

Beverly J. Nelson, 84, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at her home.

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JOYCE E. WHITTLESEY

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 1:39pm

Joyce E. Whittlesey, 97 of Bella Vista, AR passed away peacefully March 23, 2025. She was born May 15, 1927 in Le Mars, the second child of James Earl and Martha Lehrman Cooper.
She graduated from Le Mars High School in 1945 and enrolled in the University of Iowa, earning a bachelor’s degree in art and home economics in 1949. While attending the University, she met Donald Whittlesey of Humboldt. They were united in marriage Aug. 31, 1947 in Le Mars. Upon graduation they moved to Evanston, IL where Don attended the Illinois College of Optometry. They moved to Sioux City, where Don opened his first optometric practice before relocating to Humboldt in 1957, which became ‘home’.

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Senator Grassley makes annual stop in Humboldt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2025 - 10:23am

United States Senator Chuck Grassley answers a question during his visit in Humboldt on March 21 at the Springvale Senior Living Center. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
HUMBOLDT - Making his annual stop in Humboldt County last week, United States Senator Chuck Grassley, who is serving his eighth term, admitted his skepticism of the tariff wars President Donald Trump has engaged with other countries since taking office over the last two months.

Grassley, 91, and president pro tempore of the United States Senate, shared his thoughts on a number of topics during his stop on the afternoon of March 21, inside the Springvale Senior Living, which is connected to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

Grassley served as a congress-man from 1975 to 1981 prior to getting elected to the Senate in 1980. He served as a lawmaker at the state level from 1959 to 1975.

Grassley started off the session by stating he is optimistic lawmakers can finally pass a new, updated farm bill this year. He also talked about keeping prescription drug prices down.

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