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May 2025

Tue
20
May

HCSD celebrates Board Member Appreciation Month, hears from FFA

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 2:17pm

Humboldt school administrators surprised the Humboldt School Board of Directors for School Board Recognition Month by wearing shirts with the board members' picture on them. (Back row l-r) High School Assistant Principal Jessica Goodenow, High School Principal Travis Sprague, Taft Elementary Principal Ryan Fedders, Mease Elementary Principal Jenna Haselhuhn. (Front row l-r) Superintendent Jim Murray, Middle School Principal Cassie Smith, Middle School Assistant Principal Creighton Jenness. Independent photo by Kylie Portz

By KYLIE PORTZ
HUMBOLDT - During their monthly meeting on May 19, the Humboldt Community School District Board of Directors discussed a variety of topics, from test scores to the recent passage of legislation banning cellphones in the classroom.

Board president Tate Satern began the meeting by recognizing the Champions for Children award recipients.

The district’s custodians were among those recognized at Monday’s Meeting.

Special Education teacher DeDe Merris and paraeducator Jen Larson were also recognized for going above and beyond for their students.

Middle school science teacher Kayla Long received the award for her part for her dedication to her students and her work with the food science program.

After the “Champions for Children” award recipients were honored, the board heard from members of the FFA who asked the board for permission to attend the National FFA Convention during the upcoming school year.

Tue
20
May

HHS graduates 114 students

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 2:07pm

Valedictorian Mason Van Pelt addresses students and their families at the 2025 Humboldt High School graduation ceremony on May 18. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

HUMBOLDT - A total of 114 students graduated from Humboldt High School during a commencement day ceremony inside the school gymnasium last Sunday, May 18.

Keegan Groat, Kaitlyn Nelson and Mason Van Pelt shared the honors as class valedictorian. Morgan Ma-yall was recognized as salutatorian.

Aubrey Blomker, Elsie Hubbell, Brogan Lennon-Meyer and Braden Vik were recognized as graduates of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge.

Humboldt High School Principal Travis Sprague and assistant principal Jessica Goodenow both presided over the ceremony and the presentation of awards and diplomas. They were assisted by school superintendent Jim Murray, activities director Ryan O’Hern, board president Tate Satern, along with board members Dr. Bettie Burres Youngs and Shane Davis.

Mon
19
May

SHIRLEY L. MOENCH

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/19/2025 - 3:52pm

Shirley Lorraine Moench passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of Friday, May 16, 2025 in Humboldt. Born on Nov. 18, 1934 to Bernard and Esther Kuehnast (Friedrich), she lived her life according to her confirmation verse, “Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5 KJV).
After marrying Herbert Moench on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955 at Zion Lutheran Church, they lived and worked together on their farm for 57 years. Shirley also held fond memories of her 30 years working as a clerk at the Humboldt County Treasurer’s Office.

Thu
15
May

Wildcats secure 5 automatic state track bids

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 10:44pm

The Humboldt girls and boys track teams combined for five automatic bids to next week’s state meet after competing in a Class 3A qualifying meet in Nevada on May 15. The top two placewinners in race event advance to state.

The boys were led by Tyler Carlson in the high jump, who leaped 6-1 for first. Jack Guy was second in the shot put with a personal record of 50-4.

The 4c800 relay was second in 8:18.94. Jackson Dodd, Chase Flaherty, Jackson Flaherty and Mason Van Pelt comprised the relay.

Brynn Malo was second in the 800 in 2:25.55.

The 1,600 meter medley relay was second in 4:25.73 and was comprised of Gracey May, Landry Lash, Bella Metli and Malo.

Humboldt will find out on Friday if they have any additional at-large qualifiers. The state meet is May 22-24 in Des Moines.

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

Thu
15
May

WANDA L. DODGEN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:19pm

Wanda L. Dodgen, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at 4:03 p.m. under the care of her daughter Lori with hospice support.
Wanda, the daughter of Tom and Agnes Edwards, was born on Aug. 14, 1928, in Callender. She grew up alongside her older brother, Warren Edwards, who was seven years older than she. In the seventh grade, Wanda and her family moved to Fort Dodge, where she later graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1946. She continued her education at Fort Dodge Junior College earning her associates degree.

Thu
15
May

May 15, 2025

Wed
14
May

Humboldt wins 3A boys golf sectional title!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 5:43pm

Humboldt won the team title of the Class 3A Sectional golf tournament in Spirit Lake on May 14. Pictured, from left: Cyler Cirks, Parker Sleiter, Mack Harklau, Carson Olson, Cade Birdsell and Dawson Sleiter. Submitted photo.

The Humboldt boys' golf team opened post-season tournament play by winning the Class 3A Sectional Tournament at Spirit Lake on May 14.

Humboldt shot a 317 total. Webster City was runner-up with 324 and host Okoboji was third at 328. They will advance to a district in Orange City at Landsmeer Golf Course on Monday, May 19. The top two teams from the district advance to the state meet.

Cade Birdsell shot a 74 to pace the Wildcats. Dawson Sleiter had 75, Parker Sleiter 87 and Cyler Cirks 87. Mack Harklau (90) and Carson Oleson (81) had the non-counting scores.

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

Wed
14
May

Supervisors MOU meeting postponed

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 1:05pm

By APRIL KELLEY
DAKOTA CITY - The Humboldt County Supervisors’ regular meeting was cut a bit short due to the last-minute cancellation of the joint meeting with Kossuth County.

The Supervisors had planned to collaborate with Kossuth County regarding work that needs to be done on land owned by a farmer that is in both counties.

The meeting was meant to firm up what is to be done next on this farmer’s land, as well as to establish an MOU (memorandum of understanding) for future repairs that need to be done, as was recently conducted with Wright County.

The Kossuth County Supervisors failed to join the meeting by Zoom or in person at the designated time, and efforts to reach them were unsuccessful. The matter was tabled until another time could be set up for the meeting.

Wed
14
May

May 14, 2025

Mon
12
May

Wildcat girls 4th in NCC golf meet

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 9:24pm

Mya Essing shown here completing a putt attempt for the Wildcat girls' golf team. Independent photo by Kylie Portz.

Sophia List shot a 96 total to finish fourth overall in leading the Humboldt girls' golf team to a fourth-place finish in the North Central Conference tournament held on Monday, May 12 at Lakeside Golf Course north of Fort Dodge.

Elle Ebeling of Clear Lake was meet medalist in shooting an 86. Lainey Venteicher of Algona was second with 92.

Humboldt also had Jada VanDeWalle with a 110, Morgan Mayall at 113, Livia Stewart with 121, Macy Berte 123 and Shelby Wood with 124.

The Wildcats begin regional tournament play next week.

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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