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Fri
23
May

JAMES F. LA VELLE

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:33am

James “Jim” Francis La Velle, of Gilmore City, passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his children after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 3, 1941, in Fort Dodge. Jim grew up in Fort Dodge and graduated from St. Edmond High School.
In August 1960, Jim answered the call to serve his country by joining the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he pursued a career as an electrical union apprentice, then working for Paul Electric for 18 years. He later embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, owning and operating La Velle Sales and Service.
On Aug. 14, 1964, Jim married Sheila (Halligan), at St. John’s Catholic Church in Gilmore City. Together, they built a wonderful life, raising their four children on the family farm outside of Gilmore City.

Fri
23
May

ROBERT L. ZEMAN

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 11:31am

Robert L. “Pee Wee” Zeman, 84, of Bradgate, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Robert was born March 27, 1941 in Fort Dodge the son of Milford and Frances (Bowen) Zeman. He grew up in Ottosen and worked on the farm with his family. He graduated from Twin Rivers High School, Bode in 1958 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he returned to Bradgate and farmed until the early 1980’s. Pee Wee then worked at Stow-Skow Implement, later Satern Service Center, Graham Tire, S & L Equipment and then retired from Chantland Manufacturing in 2003. He was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed the show MASH, Western Movies, time he spent living in Hawaii, worked on the pit crew for Cannon Ball 55 and helped the Weaver Brothers on truck pulls.

Fri
23
May

LOIS A. AUKLAND

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/23/2025 - 7:26am

Lois Arlene Aukland, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was born on April 16, 1948 in Fort Dodge. She passed away on May 13, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She raised her family in Humboldt, until they moved to Clarksville, TN in 2012. Lois leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories for all who knew her.
Lois was a woman who radiated warmth and joy, enriching the lives of her family and friends with her unwavering affection. She was particularly devoted to her role as a grandmother, finding immense joy in the company of her grandchildren: Jeannie Weber, Zachary Burns, Elizabeth Squire, Aidan Squier, Samanatha Jackson, Emily Smith and Robert Aukland. She also cherished her eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and embraced her role as kind, wonderful Great Aunt Lois with the same love and devotion that characterized her life.

Thu
22
May

Tyler Carlson 4th in state high jump!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/22/2025 - 6:30pm

Humboldt's Tyler Carlson is shown here clearing the bar at 6-3 in the high jump competition at the state track and field championships in Des Moines on May 22. Carlson placed fourth. Independent photo.

Humboldt High senior Tyler Carlson finished out his high school track career in impressive fashion by placing fourth in the high jump at the state track meet in Des Moines on May 22 inside Drake Stadium in Des Moines.

Carlson finished with a leap of 6-3.

Also on opening day, Humboldt's 4x800 relay of Jackson Dodd, Chase Flaherty, Mason Van Pelt and Jackson Flaherty finished 10th in 8:07.10. Humboldt's shuttle hurdle relay finished 14th in 1:03.26. It was comprised of Tyler Carlson, Valley Davis, Griffin Groat and Jackson Dodd.

On Friday, day two, senior Elliot Carlson finished 13th in the long jump with a leap of 20-8.75. Isaiah Busick finished 17th in the shot put (48-11) and Jack Guy (43-7.75) finished 22nd in the shot put.

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

Thu
22
May

Aubry Fisher 17th in state 3,000-meters

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/22/2025 - 6:26pm

Humboldt's Aubry Fisher shown here competing in the 3,000-meters at the state track meet in Des Moines on May 22. Independent photo.

Humboldt's Aubry Fisher placed 17th overall in 10:56.68 to finish 17th in the 3,000-meters at the Class 3A State Track and Field Championships in Des Moines on Thursday, May 22, inside Drake Stadium

Humboldt ran in the 1,600-meter medley relay on Friday, May 23, and finished 22nd in 4:25.46. The relay consisted of Gracey May, Landry Lash, Bella Belli and Brynn Malo.

Brynn Malo finished 24th in 2:28.01 in the 800-meters on Saturday, May 24, in the Wildcats' final event at state. She was running third in her heat when she fell. She recovered to finish the race.

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

Thu
22
May

Baseball team off to 3-0 start

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/22/2025 - 6:22pm

Humboldt's Chase Hansen leaps in the air as he is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a home run in the Wildcats' 21-6 victory over Manson-NW on May 20 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

The Humboldt High baseball team is off to a 3-0 start after a trio of lopsided victories this week.

The Wildcats buried Manson-Northwest Webster 21-6 on May 20 and finished up with a doubleheader sweep over Fort Dodge St. Edmond on May 21 in Fort Dodge by scores of 18-3 and 17-1.

Humboldt visits Ogden on May 23.

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Tue
20
May

Sioux Center sidelines Humboldt boys, 5-0 in substate semifinal

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 10:02pm

Humboldt's Carter Westre (right) is congratulated by teammate Nico Christensen after scoring a goal in the Wildcats' thrilling come-from-behind 6-5 victory over Boyden Hull/Rock Valley on May 20 in Humboldt in first round substate tournament play. Independent photo.

Sioux Center scored four goals in the final 22 minutes to defeat Humboldt, 5-0 in a boys' semifinal round soccer match in Sioux Center on Tuesday, May 26. Humboldt ends its season with an overall record of 7-9-1. Sioux Center moves to 12-0-2. They play in a substate final at home on May 29 against Sergeant Bluff-Luton.

Wildcats rally for 6-5 win in substate opener
Karson Rubel kicked the game winning goal in overtime to cap a furious comeback to lift the Humboldt boys’ soccer team to a 6-5 victory over Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in an opening round substate opener in Humboldt on Tuesday night, May 20, at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt.

Humboldt rallied from a 3-0 halftime deficit to force overtime. After two scoreless, 10-minute overtime periods, the contest was decided on a shootout with Humboldt converting three of their give kicks.

Humboldt moves on to a substate semifinal round contest at 11-0-2 Sioux Center on Tuesday, May 27.

Tue
20
May

Cade Birdsell shoots 79 on 1st day at state golf!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 2:52pm

Cade Birdsell chips onto the green in a recent home meet for the Humboldt boys' golf team. Birdsell shot a 154 total to place 27th after two days of the state tournament in Cedar Falls on May 27-28. Independent photo.

Humboldt High sophomore Cade Birdsell placed 27th overall after the second day of the Class 3A state golf tournament at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls on May 28.

Birdsell, who shot rounds of 38 and 41 to finish with a 79, seven strokes over par after day one, carded 37-38--75 on the second day. He ended with an overall score of 154. Parker Rodgers of Nevada was the individual champion 67-70--137.

Birdsell advances to state golf!
Birdsell advanced into the state tournament after placing runner-up in a district meet at Landsmeer Golf Course in Orange City on Monday, May 19.

Birdsell shot a six-over-par 77 to lead the Wildcats, who finished fourth with 337 strokes and fell short of their goal of advancing to state as a team.

MOC-Floyd Valley won the team crown with 308 strokes. Spencer was second with 326 as the top two teams advance to state. Webster City totaled 330. Okoboji finished behind Humboldt with 343 and Spirit Lake had 356.

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