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Mon
15
Sep

DAVID A. SORENSEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/15/2025 - 1:55pm

David Alan Sorensen, 71, of Iowa City, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Aug. 31.
A celebration of David’s life will be from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Kirkwood Room (515 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sorensen Family in care of Shari Sorensen.
David is survived by his wife Shari; daughters Megan (Justin) Raddatz and Carrie (Matt) Schneider; grandchildren Ella and Miley Raddatz and Cole, Callie and Cora Schneider and numerous extended family and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Alise and Marvin Sorensen.
A full obituary may be viewed, and online condolences shared at www.lensingfuneral.com.

Fri
12
Sep

Carroll holds off Humboldt, 34-33

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:49pm

Chase Flaherty of Humboldt brings the ball up the field for yardage in the Wildcats' 34-33 loss at Carroll on Sept. 12. Humboldt travels to Ballard Huxley on Friday, Sept. 19, for their final non-district game. Humboldt begins district play at home on Sept. 26 against Webster City. Independent photo.

Carroll withstood a fourth quarter comeback by Humboldt to pull out a 34-33 victory over the Wildcats Friday night (Sept. 12) in a non-conference football game at Carroll.

Carroll stuffed a Wildcat running play on a 2-point conversion attempt after Humboldt scored a touchdown in the final seconds.

Humboldt, 1-2 overall, will wrap up its non-district schedule at Ballard-Huxley on Sept. 19.

Thu
11
Sep

No. 6 Humboldt girls sweep Algona in 3 sets, win Cedar Falls tournament

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/11/2025 - 8:39pm

Humboldt's Mia Schluter drives the ball past an opponent at the net during the recent Humboldt tournament. Independent photo.

Kendall Works spikes the ball past an opponent during the Humboldt volleyball tournament on Sept. 6. Works and her teammates also swept Algona in three sets on Sept. 11 in North Central Conference play. Independent photo.

The No. 6 ranked Humboldt volleyball team withstood a strong performance by the Algona Bulldogs and prevailed in three straight sets by scores of 25-17, 25-11 and 25-16 in a North Central Conference match in the Humboldt gym on Thursday night, Sept. 11.

Humboldt moved to 2-0 in the NCC, 8-1 overall on the season. Algona slipped to 7-2 overall, 1-1 in the NCC.

Adelynn Goodell made 10 kills at the net to pace Humboldt. Jazzie Dodd had eight kills while Alivia Goodell and Kendall Works each had four. Dodd produced five ace serves. Works made three.

Humboldt moved to 12-2 overall by winning the Cedar Falls tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Wildcats defeated Johnston (21-15, 21-13, 17-15), St. Ansgar (21-16, 21-10), Cedar Falls (12-21, 21-8, 15-8) and Nevada (21-11, 21-14) and lost to Waverly-Shell Rock (10-21, 21-19, 12-15).

Humboldt visits Fort Dodge on Sept. 16. They visit Iowa Falls on Sept. 18.

Thu
11
Sep

September 11, 2025

Wed
10
Sep

HHS girls 1st, boys 5th in Estherville meet

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/10/2025 - 9:07am

AVERY FISHER

CARSON CHAMBERS

The Humboldt girls' cross country team took first while the Wildcat boys were fifth in the Estherville-Lincoln Central Invitational held on Sept. 9.

The Wildcat girls totaled 37 team points to finish ahead of runner-up Sioux Central with 52. Spirit Lake had 87, Emmetsburg 90 and Algona 110. ELC was sixth at 121. Tyra Schupbach of West Bend-Mallard was the individual winner in 19:52.

Avery Fisher was runner-up in 20:25.59 to pace the Humboldt girls. Brynn Malo was third in 20:40 and Aubry Fisher fourth at 20:42. Macey Rodgers clocked 23:17 for 12th-place and Kimberly Sanchez was 31st in 26:24 and Kinley Nilles 32nd in 27:01.

Henry Kramer was eighth overall in 18:59 to pace the Humboldt boys, who totaled 133 points. Spirit Lake won the team crown with 41 while Sioux Central had 51, Algona 68 and ELC 85. North Union was sixth with 186. Gavin Weber of Algona was the individual winner in 16:54.

Wed
10
Sep

September 10, 2025

Tue
09
Sep

Middle school bench donated in memory of Bob Pattee

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/09/2025 - 2:54pm

A bench in memory of former Humboldt Middle School Principal, Robert Pattee, was unveiled on Monday, Sept. 8. It is located at the school entrance. Pattee, who passed away a year ago, was principal from 1987 to 2011. He was a teacher and coach in the school district in the 1970s. Humboldt Middle School personnel who worked under Pattee, pictured, from left: Janis Wickett, Tina Clarken, Pam Conlon, Jason Thurm and Carolyn Powers. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
Bob Pattee was a well-respected Humboldt Middle School principal from 1987 to 2011.

Because of the impact Pattee made on the community, it was only fitting that a bench in his memory stands near the entrance to Humboldt Middle School.

On Monday (Sept. 8), a year since Pattee passed away, veteran teachers gathered to unveil the new bench.

“Today is the one-year anniversary of his passing and we wanted this to be a tribute to him. Something we can tell our current students about this man,” Janis Wickett, Humboldt Middle School instructor, said.

“Last spring an email was sent out to the entire district asking for a free will donation on jeans day. We raised $900 with the idea we would have a bench with the memory of Bob,” Wickett said.

Mon
08
Sep

JOHN M. CALLAHAN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/08/2025 - 1:19pm

John M. Callahan, 71, of Humboldt, passed away on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2025 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion.
John was born March 30, 1954 in Humboldt, the son of Maurice and Doris (Berkhimer) Callahan. He was raised and educated in Humboldt, graduating from Humboldt High School. John worked in construction early on for Sande Construction then managed Spahn & Rose Lumber Company in Eagle Grove. John then sold windows for Mason City Millwork and later as an independent, selling Anderson Windows to area lumber yards. John retired in 2013 due to health reasons. John continued to pursue his passion for music. He played with the Lazy River Band, playing rhythm guitar and sang backup vocals. He played many sets at local area establishments, including the VFW. He enjoyed college football, especially the Iowa State Cyclones and tailgating.

Mon
08
Sep

SHANE R. FOTH

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/08/2025 - 1:18pm

Shane Foth, 54, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at the John Peter Smith Hospital, Arlington, TX. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Shane Richard Foth was born in Belmond to the late Donald Foth and Roma (Bauer) Wilson on Sept. 16, 1970. After graduating from Humboldt High School, Shane went on to Iowa Lakes Community College where he earned a degree in autobody restoration. Shane’s life was dedicated to his craft and living in the moment. Those moments in his life were filled with moving from Colorado back to Iowa and then to Texas. Shane enjoyed life just as all his friends enjoyed him as he was always ready to sing Karaoke, play pool and share stories. Many of the stories were told and made while being a member of the Elks Lodge in Arlington, TX. The life he built with them gave him his greatest purpose.

Mon
08
Sep

STEVEN J. GREGORY

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/08/2025 - 1:17pm

Steven J. “Crooked” Gregory, 71 of Rutland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Steven was born July 25, 1954 in Fort Dodge, the son of Jim and Barb (Johnson) Gregory. He was raised in Rutland and attended Humboldt Schools, graduating from Humboldt High School in 1972. He then attended Scott Community College in the Quad Cities, graduating in 1974 with a degree in motorcycle mechanics. He returned to Rutland where he farmed on the family farm. Crooked enjoyed attending auctions and collecting various items of interest, as well as building and working on motorcycles.

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