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Mon
22
Sep

FRANK J. VANDERHOFF

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/22/2025 - 2:48pm

Frank J. Vanderhoff, 76, of Humboldt, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 at his home in Humboldt.
Frank was born Nov. 20, 1948 near Clare, the son of Vincent and Lucille (Grice) Vanderhoff. He grew up west of Clare and then later in the Gilmore City area where he attended school and later at Pocahontas. He was united in marriage to Sandra Thurston on May 13, 1967. The couple made their home in Humboldt and Frank worked as a plant operator for Martin-Marietta until retiring in 2011 after 38 years. Frank was a perfectionist, loved attention to detail and could be found in his garage making go-carts for the grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cars and the outdoors. Family was important to him and he loved to spoil the grandkids.

Fri
19
Sep

Wildcats pound Ballard, 45-7

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/19/2025 - 10:13pm

Humboldt head football coach Derrick Elman gives instructions on the sideline of the Wildcats’ 45-7 victory at Ballard Huxley on Friday night, Sept. 19. Independent photo by Grace Dickey.

Valley Davis caught 3 touchdown passes from Jackson Flaherty to lead the Humboldt football team past Ballard-Huxley, 45-7 Friday night in non-conference play at Huxley. Humboldt jumped out to a 21-0 lead and led 21-7 at halftime.

Humboldt’s defense stifled the Bombers all night long and several players played key roles in the victory as Humboldt improved to 2-2 overall. Ballard fell to 0-4. Cash McIntire scored on a 98-yard run with 7:10 left in the fourth quarter to cap the dominant win.

Humboldt begins Class 3A District 1 action at home on Sept. 25 against Webster City.

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Fri
19
Sep

Wildcat girls claim team crown at Clear Lake

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/19/2025 - 8:40am

IKE FOWLER

PAYTON ELMAN

Led by Avery Fisher's first-place finish, the Humboldt girls' cross country team won the team title at the Clear Lake Invitational on Sept. 18.

Fisher won with a time of 19:42. Teammate and twin sister Aubry Fisher was third in 20:01 and Brynn Malo fourth in 20:09. Macey Rodgers clocked 22:50 for 19th place. and Elsie Statesman was 34th in 24:37.

Humboldt scored 58 team points. Clear Lake was runner-up with 72.

The Wildcat boys took ninth as a team. Ames won the meet with 52 points. Lake Mills was second with 60.

Humboldt sophomore Henry Kramer finished 21st in 18:31. Senior Graham Bakken was 56th in 20:47. Ike Fowler was 66th in 21:28 and Carson Chambers clocked 21:36 for 67th. Joel Thurm was 71st (21:44), Obed Antonio 72nd (21:44) and Miles Zeman 73rd (21:48).

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Wed
17
Sep

Post steps down from softball position

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 5:24pm

ERICA POST

By PHIL MONSON
Erica Post, who has served as assistant and head coach of the Humboldt High School softball team for a total of 18 seasons, has stepped down from her position.

Wed
17
Sep

Humboldt girls to 14-2 with sweep at Iowa Falls

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/17/2025 - 8:48am

Alivia Goodell (right) of the No. 6 ranked Humboldt volleyball team spikes the ball past an opponent in a Wildcat victory in the Humboldt gym. Independent photo.

The No. 3 Humboldt volleyball team moved to 14-2 overall by sweeping Iowa Falls-Alden 25-16, 25-12, 25-19 in Iowa Falls Thursday night, Sept. 18. Humboldt moved to 3-0 in the NCC.

Humboldt swept the Fort Dodge Dodgers in three straight sets on Tuesday night, Sept. 16 in the Fort Dodge Senior High gym.
Humboldt won by scores of 25-7, 25-15 and 25-10. Fort Dodge fell to 1-7 on the season.

Humboldt will compete in the Dike-New Hartford tournament on Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Wed
17
Sep

September 17, 2025

Tue
16
Sep

Humboldt school board discusses school safety, upcoming election

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/16/2025 - 9:59am

The Humboldt Middle School custodial team was recognized at the Sept. 15 Humboldt Community School District School Board meeting for their work to complete the playground at the middle school. (l-r) Denise Nusser, Dana Westphal, Molly Peaton, Larry Madison and Board President Tate Satern. Independent photo.

By KYLIE PORTZ

HUMBOLDT - District safety updates and the upcoming elections were the main topics of discussion at the Humboldt Community School District School Board of Directors regular meeting on Sept. 15.

Board President Tate Satern started the meeting by recognizing the janitorial staff for their efforts in completing the new playground at the middle school.

High School Assistant Principal Jessica Goodenow and School Resource Deputy Michael Vinsand then presented the board with updates on district safety.

School Resource Deputy Report
Deputy Vinsand discussed the first few weeks of school and the success of the Safety Day event the middle school and Taft Elementary.

He explained that one of the things emphasized was criminal consequences within the school.

Mon
15
Sep

LOUIS C. JACOBSON

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 1:57pm

Louis Jacobson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 11, 2025 at Long Term Care at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Humboldt.
Louie was the third of six children born to Bertha (Enockson) and Sylvan Jacobson at their family farm southeast of Ottosen. He attended Ottosen Elementary where he first met and antagonized Muriel Zinnel. She said he always pulled her braids and threw snowballs at her. During a popular weekly Saturday night drawing, Muriel won a ring. Louie asked to see it and promptly threw it over the railroad tracks never to be seen again. Muriel was crushed and often spoke of that event. Somehow, he turned it around and they fell in love.

Mon
15
Sep

KENNETH R. UNDERBERG

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 1:56pm

Kenneth “Keno” Underberg, 97, of Livermore, passed away on Sept. 11, 2025 in Nevada. Visitation will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at Lenz Funeral Home in Algona with the Funeral Services to follow starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Olaf Cemetery in Bode and Military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Navy and the Otto Field American Legion Post # 415 of Livermore. Following the burial there will be lunch at the Livermore American Legion. Keno’s services will be live streamed thru the Lentz Funeral Home website, www.lentzfuneralhome.com.

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