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Tue
22
Jul

Smoldering Cigar raises $7,000 for charity at annual herf event

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 3:18pm

Dogs Inc. Director of Mission Awareness, Sean Brown and his service dog Nick at the Smoldering Cigar Herf Fund-raising event on July 19. Independent photo by Kylie Portz.

Smoldering Cigar owners, Brian (right) and Seana (left) Bolen. Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

By KYLIE PORTZ
LIVERMORE - During the 2025 Livermore Daze festivities on July 19, the Smoldering Cigar shop downtown hosted their annual herf event to support Dogs Inc. A non-profit organization that provides life-saving service dogs to disabled veterans.

At the event, cigar enthusiasts could enter a raffle, participate in a silent auction and enjoy a meal in exchange for a donation to the cause. According to Smoldering Cigar, this year's event raised an estimated amount of $3,500, with Ohio Cigar Mafia matching dollar by dollar, bringing the total amount raised to $7,000.

Smoldering Cigar is owned by Brian and Seana Bolen and was established as a family business in 2020. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 12-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tue
22
Jul

ROBERT J. MYERS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 8:39am

Robert Jospeh “RJ” Myers was born to Robert Milton Myers and Edna Hoffman Myers on Dec. 2, 1942, in Fort Dodge. As a child, Bob lived in Kansas City, MO, and Valentine, NE, while his father served in the military. Bob and his parents eventually returned to Humboldt. While in high school, he played drums for The Silvertones and The Suades. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1961.

Thu
17
Jul

Shirley Terwilliger is 2025 Livermore Daze Parade Grand Marshal

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:06pm

Shirley Terwilliger Livermore Daze Parade Grand Marshal

By KIRK HUNDERTMARK
LIVERMORE - In addition to celebrating summer and the warm weather, this year’s Livermore DAZE 2025 Summer Festival in Livermore will honor long-time resident Shirley Terwilliger as the parade grand marshal. the parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 19, 2025.

Shirley Terwilliger, 87, was born in Livermore and has lived here all her life.. She was born in Livermore in 1937, in an older house that was just west of the house she currently lives in now. It was during World War II when Shirley was about 5 years old, she remembers they had a very large garden, 1 cow, 2 pigs and lots of chickens. They were a very self-sufficient family growing up.

Thu
17
Jul

July 17, 2025

Wed
16
Jul

Wildcats edged by Boone in 11-inning thriller, 3-2

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/16/2025 - 11:28pm

Humboldt veteran head baseball coach Jason Thurm watches from the dugout late in his team's 3-2 loss in 11 innings in a Class 3A substate tournament game at Boone on July 16. Photo by Phil Monson.

Boone scored the go-ahead run with 2 out in the bottom of the 11th inning to upend the Humboldt baseball team, 3-2 in a Class 3A substate tournament game at Boone on Wednesday night, July 16.

The loss ends the Wildcats’ season at 27-7. Boone (23-9) advances into the state tournament starting on Monday, July 21.

Chase Flaherty made two hits to lead Humboldt. Mason Van Pelt, Isaiah Busick, Griffin Groat, Chase Hansen and Avyon Sutterfield each had one hit at bat for the Wildcats. Humboldt pitchers Valley Davis and Chase Hansen shared the pitching for Humboldt. They allowed 10 hits, struck out 8 and walked 3 and hit one batter. The 27 wins tied a school record for most wins in a season.

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Wed
16
Jul

July 16, 2025

Tue
15
Jul

Sheriff Kruger celebrates 40 years in law enforcement

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 1:43pm

Sheriff Dean Kruger speaks to Humboldt County Residents during a recent Farmers Market. Sheriff Kruger, who is celebrating 40 years in law enforcement, enjoys attending the market and other events in Humboldt County so he can interact with residents in a positive setting.

By APRIL KELLEY
HUMBOLDT - For many people, it is hard to imagine staying at one job for 28 years and in the same profession for 40, but Humboldt County Sheriff, Dean Kruger, wouldn’t want it any other way.

“When I went to the academy in 1986, they said the career expectancy for anyone in law enforcement was 8-10 years. I figured if I could make it 10 - 12 that would be doing pretty good. 40 years later I’m still here,” Kruger said.

Sheriff Kruger grew up in a small Iowa town, George, with two brothers, Merlyn and Arlyn and a sister, Karla. His dad was a factory worker and his mom worked for a doctor.

No one in the family had been in law enforcement, but Sheriff Kruger knew from a young age that is what he wanted to do.

“Ever since I was young, I admired law enforcement and firefighters and I thought law enforcement would be a good career for me so that is what I did,” Kruger said.

Tue
15
Jul

RONALD M. FRIDOLFSON

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 8:36am

Ronald M. “Ron” Fridolfson, 83 of Rutland, passed away peacefully on Monday morning July 7, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.
Ron was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Georgetown, MN to Ralph and Ruth (Dowling) Fridolfson. He moved with his family at a young age to Humboldt County spending time in the Otho area. He attended school in both Humboldt and Rutland, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1959.
After working for a few years as a truck driver for Dick Marso Trucking, Ron enlisted in the United States Army and served as a crew chief in helicopter maintenance. While stationed in Germany, he met Waltraud “Bridgett” Matheis and the two were married on June 7, 1963. During his military service, Ron was stationed in Germany, at Fort Hood in Texas and in Korea.
After his honorable discharge from the Army in 1969, he and Bridgett made their home in Rutland where they farmed and raised hogs. They also owned and operated the Rutland Meat Locker for many years.

Tue
15
Jul

CHRIS J. TATE

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 8:35am

Chris Joseph Tate, 65, died peacefully at his home on July 12, 2025, after a battle with bone cancer. A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 2, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the shelter house in Joe Sheldon Park at 2250 Sheldon Ave. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com
Chris Joseph Tate, son of William (Bill) Tate and MaryLou Hoeppner Tate was born in Webster City, on Aug. 5, 1959. He graduated in May of 1978 from Eagle Grove High school where he was very active in golf and baseball. He was united in marriage to Sue Cameron on Sept. 17, 1988. Chris worked 24 years at Humboldt Sausage, the last few years as supervisor. He then worked for Webster City Products for two years and then at Chantlands (PPI) until his retirement. He loved hunting, fishing, golf and making wood projects for his family.

Tue
15
Jul

DANIEL E. BETZ

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/15/2025 - 8:34am

Daniel E. “Dan” Betz, 63 of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Humboldt on Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025.
Dan was born Dec. 9, 1961 in Des Moines, the son of Ernest H. and Marilyn (Malmin) Betz. The family lived in Grimes for a short time and at early age they moved to Bode. He attended Twin River Valley School, where he excelled in track, graduating from the high school. He attended Iowa Lakes Community College in agricultural studies. In 1981 he started farming with his family. On June 27, 1987, he was united in marriage to Debra J. McClure. The couple made their home in Ottosen and later Storm Lake before moving to Humboldt in in 1995. Dan was an extremely hard worker with a very good work ethic. He enjoyed gardening, grilling and smoking meats, golf and especially spending time with his family.

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