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Tue
18
Nov

Goodell, Waldorf named 3A all-state volleyball

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 4:47pm

Adelynn Goodell, Class 3A first-team all-state by the Iowa Girls Volleyball Coaches Association. Independent photo.

Addie Waldorf, Class 3A second-team all-state by the Iowa Girls Volleyball Coaches Association. Independent photo.

Humboldt High sophomores Adelynn Goodell and Addie Waldorf were both selected Class 3A all-state by the Iowa Girls Volleyball Coaches Association.

Adelynn, a 6-foot-1 middle hitter, was selected to the first-team squad while Waldorf was named second-team. They were both chosen to the 3A all-district team (central district).

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

Tue
18
Nov

Humboldt City Council hears updates on various projects

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 2:06pm

Humboldt resident Dan Burley found last Friday’s 71-degree temperatures much to his liking as he raked the leaves in his yard in south Humboldt. Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON
The Humboldt City Council heard updates on various projects at their regular meeting on Monday night, Nov. 17.

Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann reported on the start of budgeting for the 2026 fiscal year. He noted the city won’t learn of the updated assessed tax valuations until January.

“We can’t make any hard decisions until we get to that point, but we’ll start plugging away on the budget process in the next couple of weeks,” Bockelmann said.

He said Anderson Drainage Company is planning to complete the trail and shoulder edging for the Eagle Ridge Nature Trail as soon as soil conditions allow. He said a significant number of working days remain on the project, which limits the city’s ability to expedite construction. He said wet weather has also hampered the project.

Tue
18
Nov

DANIEL B. WATNEM

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 8:33am

Daniel Bruce Watnem was born Oct. 8, 1958 in Humboldt. He was the oldest of four children born to Quentin Bruce and Dorothea Mae (Fallesen) Watnem.
Dan graduated from Humboldt High School and went on to work for Corn Belt Power Cooperative as a lineman superintendent. Following his 34 years of service to Corn Belt, Dan worked as a general and project manager for condominiums in Florida.
Dan married Lynn Johnson and together they shared 45 years of marriage. They raised their three children in Hampton and Humboldt, years that Dan cherished and often referred to as the best years! He had a love of music, nature and following his children’s sporting and dance events. Getting his grandchildren out on the water was one of the greatest joys of his life.

Tue
18
Nov

SHIRLEY L. VIA

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/18/2025 - 8:31am

Shirley Via, 96 of Bode, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Humboldt Country Memorial Hospital in Humboldt. Funeral services for Shirley were held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Lentz Funeral Home in Humboldt with Rev. Joyce Schmidt officiating. Interment took place at Hardin Township Cemetery in Stratford. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Shirley Leona Osborn Via was born Sept. 11, 1929, to William and Magalena (Kutchera) Osborn in Stratford. She has raised three sons: LeRoy, Donald (Kathy) and Howard Sundine and two daughters: Joann Sundine and Patty (Mark) McCullah. On June 28, 2003, Shirley was united in marriage to Jim Via at the park in Rolfe. The couple made their home in Bode. Shirley enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning.

Mon
17
Nov

RUBY L. HOLDEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/17/2025 - 3:30pm

Ruby L. Holden, 80 of Lake Havasu City, AZ, formerly of Bode, passed away on Nov. 6, 2025, in Lake Havasu City, surrounded by her family.
Ruby is survived by her son John (Celeste) Schenone of Lake Havasu City, AZ; grandchildren, Ashley (Gordy) Hall of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Trent (Elizabeth) Schenone of Clearfield, UT, Trevor (Katie) Schenone of Lake Havasu City, AZ; brother Victor Durbin of Aurora, CO and sister Ruth (Gib) Miller of Pleasant Hil. Ruby also leaves behind five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her husband Eldred Holden, son Allen Schenone, mother Nellie Durbin, father Bill Durbin preceded her in death.
Ruby L. Holden, the daughter of Bill and Nellie Durbin was born Sept. 18, 1945. She was raised and educated in Gilmore City.

Mon
17
Nov

SHERRY WAGNER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/17/2025 - 3:29pm

Sherry Wagner, 77 of Dakota City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Sherry’s Life will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Rutland Community Center in Rutland. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Humboldt. Online condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com.
Well, the world just got a whole lot quieter. Sherry (Cargin) Wagner has taken her shenanigans to a higher place, deciding it was time to liven things up in the great beyond. Born Feb. 1, 1948, she was the seventh of 14 kids, to Howard (Bob) and Pearl (Hansen) Cargin, which explains her competitive spirit and ability to make her voice heard in a crowd.

Mon
17
Nov

JOHN O. LUDWIG

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/17/2025 - 3:28pm

John Otto Ludwig, the son of Clem and Genevieve (Beckius) Ludwig, was born on Jan. 8, 1940, in Ottosen. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from West Bend High School in 1958. John farmed with his father until the untimely death of his parents and two brothers in a car accident in 1972 and he took over the family farm and raised hogs for many years.
John married Arlene Ommundson in 1975. She preceded him in death.
On July 13, 2003, John married Vivian (Schoenfisch) at John’s home in Ottosen, their Catholic vows on Nov. 17, 2004, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Bend. The couple made their home in Ottosen, Fort Dodge and Humboldt.
John enjoyed many things – including Vivians’s cooking and baking, Knights of Columbus fish fries at the West Bend Country Club, playing cards and fishing. He loved his travels to Arizona with Vivian, being a farmer and time with family.

Mon
17
Nov

JANICE H. BASLER

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/17/2025 - 3:27pm

A celebration of life for Jan will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The service will be livestreamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services’ Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. A private family burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Renwick.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at their discretion.
Janice Hilda (Helmke) Basler was born on Aug. 11, 1936, in Fort Dodge, the youngest of six children born to William Henry and Hilda Helena (Boge) Helmke.

Thu
13
Nov

November 13, 2025

Wed
12
Nov

Paige Opheim signs with Iowa softball team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 4:20pm

Humboldt High senior Paige Opheim (seated, center), signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Iowa and play softball for the Hawkeyes. She is shown here with her mother, Darla (left) and father, Jason (right). Also pictured is her brother, Jack (back left) and sister, Bella (back right). Independent photo.

Humboldt High School senior Paige Opheim made it official on Wednesday afternoon as she signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Iowa in Iowa City and play softball for the Hawkeyes.

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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