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Tue
17
Jun

Electric scooters, safety concerns top discussion at Humboldt City Council meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 1:40pm

By PHIL MONSON

HUMBOLDT - The emergence of electric scooters in the community has created a new set of issues when it comes to safety, according to Humboldt resident Barry Ellis.

Ellis and his wife, who reside at 301 5th Street North in Humboldt, spoke during open forum at the Humboldt City Council meeting on Monday night, June 16. Ellis lives near the T intersection with 3rd Avenue North, which has a stop sign illuminated by a red flashing light. The intersection is a busy street crossing with a sidewalk entering into Taft Park on the west side of the street.

“Just recently I witnessed a kid on a scooter drive across the street into the park. He didn’t stop. A white car, lucky it wasn’t going too fast, laid at least a seven-foot skid mark to avoid running him over,” Ellis said.

Tue
17
Jun

Secretary Naig visits West River Meats

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 1:29pm

Don Thul (left), owner and operator of Thul’s West River Meats in Rutland, gave Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig a tour of his facility on June 11. It was part of Naig’s tour across Iowa. Independent photo.

RUTLAND - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig got more than he bargained for when he visited the West River Meats locker in Rutland on June 11.

Naig got an in-depth tour of the facility, owned and operated by Don Thul. And before departing, he made a purchase of some tasty food items.

Naig, who also farms in Palo Alto County, talked about the “Choose Iowa” initiative his department has been promoting the last two years.

“We’re really excited about Choose Iowa effort and we are over 270 members now. We launched it at the Iowa State Fair in 2023 and we are making great progress and doing exciting things,” Naig said. Read the story in this week's issue of the Humboldt Independent!

Tue
17
Jun

CAROL J. WIER MCBURNEY

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 8:37am

Carol Joan Wier McBurney, 93 of Donalsonville, GA formerly Humboldt, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Inurnment will take place at Union Cemetery in Humboldt. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com
Carol was born on June 23, 1931 in Humboldt to Frank and Marie Wier and attended Humboldt Schools graduating in 1949. After graduation she attended Iowa Methodist School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse after graduation in 1952. Carol married the love of her life, Lloyd McBurney in 1951.

Tue
17
Jun

ROGER E. MCNEILL

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 8:35am

Roger Eugene McNeill (62) of Humboldt passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, while under Hospice care, at home with Leslie by his side. Roger, son of Ronald and Lilian (Welch) McNeill was born on Nov. 15, 1962 in Guttenberg.
Roger was born the third of five sons. Roger attended numerous schools in his youth, graduating from Westmer High School in Joy, IL in 1982 where he made long-lasting friendships that he treasured dearly.

Tue
17
Jun

RODNEY G. SHADLE

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 8:34am

Rodney G. Shadle, 66, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at his home in Humboldt.
Rodney Gene Shadle was born on Jan. 27, 1959 to Dorman and Ethel “Bonnie” Shadle. He attended Humboldt Schools and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1977. Rodney worked with his dad at Shadle Salvage until his parents’ passing in 1990 and 1991. He then worked for Corn Belt as a night watchman until his facility was closed. He later worked at Frigidaire in Webster City for a short time, then spent many years employed at Hardees until his retirement. Rodney enjoyed Louis L’Amour books. He could talk for hours about wars, battles and the weaponry used in them being a Medieval Times enthusiast.
Rodney is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Pat and Dave Stein of Dakota City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother “Dean” Shadle and sister-in-law Pam Shadle.

Tue
17
Jun

JOSEPH D. TILLE

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/17/2025 - 8:34am

Joseph D. Tille, 89, of Rutland, passed away on Friday morning, June 13, 2025 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt.
Joseph David Tille was born Oct. 9, 1935 in Adrian, MN to John and Elizabeth Tille. Joe was born and raised in Adrian. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Marines and did a two year enlistment. As a kid he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley. There he fell in love with the game and received many trophies. On Aug. 5, 1961 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, SD, Joe worked at a concession stand serving Dr. Pepper at the first expedition game of Minnesota Vikings versus the Dallas Cowboys. He was a route delivery person for Dr. Pepper. You could always see him with a Dr. Pepper in his hand. Joe was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings Fan.

Fri
13
Jun

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Thu
12
Jun

June 12, 2025

Tue
10
Jun

HCSD Board of Directors meet, approve handbook changes

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/10/2025 - 1:49pm

Avyon Sutterfield throws the ball.

By KYLIE PORTZ
During their regular meeting on June 9, the Humboldt Community School District Board of Director’s discussed sharing agreements, handbook changes, and bill payments.

First on the docket for the evening was the superintendent's report from Superintendent Murray, later in the evening the board gave their superintendent evaluations during a closed session.

During his report, Superintendent Murray updated the board on staffing, the summer food program and facilities updates.

According to Superintendent Murray, the resignation of Josh Telschaw as technology assistant created an opening for the role, which will be filled by Britini O’Leary. O’Leary will take on the title as K-12 Technology Integrationist for the upcoming school year.

Regarding the Summer Food Program, Superintendent Mur-ray reported that there was a good turnout for the first week of service.

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