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November 12, 2025

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11
Nov

Former Mayor Walter Jensen regains his seat

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/11/2025 - 3:07pm

By APRIL KELLEY

The City of Humboldt will be getting a new mayor in January, according to the unofficial results from the election held Tuesday Nov. 4.

Humboldt County auditor Trish Erickson released the unofficial election results ahead of the canvassing on Wednesday, Nov. 12. All election results are unofficial until certified by both the Humboldt County Supervisors and then the State of Iowa on Nov. 18.

Humboldt city residents overwhelmingly voted for former Mayor Walter Jensen with 632 votes over current Mayor Daniel E. Scholl with 380 votes. Jensen served as the Mayor of Humboldt from Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2015 when Scholl took over the office.

No candidates had officially thrown their hat in the ring for the Mayor’s seat or the City Council at Large seats in Bradgate which required voters to write in their votes.

Mon
10
Nov

DOUGLAS A. PRIME

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:39pm

Doug Prime, 86, of Kellerton, formerly of Humboldt, passed away Nov. 7, 2025 upon arrival at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr. A visitation will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will begin at 1:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home with burial to follow in Maple Row Cemetery at Kellerton. A memorial fund has been established in his name for the family to decide. Memories may be shared at www.armstrongfh.com.
On March 23, 1939, Lyle Eugene Austin was born to Cecil and Florence Austin in Mason City. When he was 3 years old, he was adopted by Claude and Laurell (Carlson) Prime and was raised in Humboldt. At this time, his name was changed to Douglas Arthur Prime.

Mon
10
Nov

BARBARA L. GIDEL

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:39pm

Barbara Leah Gidel, 79 years old, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at her home on Twin Lakes. Barb was a daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and most importantly a Child of God. Barb loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was devoted to sharing the Gospel. She was an intercessor, spiritual warrior, Bible scholar, Prophetic CWC Regional director and an AGLOW International State President. Barb was committed to serve the Lord in many ways through worship, leadership, and constant prayer.

Mon
10
Nov

RANDALL C. WATNEM

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:37pm

Randall C. “Randy” Watnem, 82, formally of Humboldt, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at the West Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mon
10
Nov

BRUCE L. BAKKEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/10/2025 - 3:37pm

Bruce L. Bakken, 71, of Bode, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics in Clarion.
Bruce Lee Bakken was born Aug. 15, 1954, in Fort Dodge, the son of Donald and Della (Janssen) Bakken. He grew up in Bode and graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1972. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Virginia and later Alaska. On June 11, 1978, Bruce was united in marriage to Barbara Demory, and the couple made their home in Humboldt and later Bode. To this union three children were born, Danielle, Andrea and Krystina. The couple later divorced. Bruce married Cynthia Schnetzer on July 10, 2018, and the couple made their home in Oklahoma. Bruce spent his career as an over the road truck driver, transporting cargo coast to coast. Following Cynthia’s passing, Bruce returned to Iowa, moving to West Bend.

Thu
06
Nov

Humboldt bows to Assumption in state finals, 3-0

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 4:59pm

Humboldt senior Claire Dieleman (left) and Adelynn Goodell share an emotional moment after the Wildcats lost to Davenport Assumption in the Class 3A state volleyball championship in Coralville on Nov. 6. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt’s dream of winning a state volleyball championship fell short as the Wildcats lost 3-0 to Davenport Assumption in the Class 3A finals on Thursday, Nov. 6, inside Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Wildcats fell by scores of 25-20, 25-17 and 25-22.

Humboldt’s Addie Waldorf and Adelynn Goodell were named to the all-tournament team.

Humboldt finishes the season at 33-7 overall. It capped the best season in school history and was only the second appearance in the state tournament.

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

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06
Nov

November 6, 2025

Wed
05
Nov

Humboldt stuns No. 1 Wolfpack, advance into 3A state volleyball championship!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 9:21pm

Members of the Humboldt Wildcat volleyball team embrace at center court after they stunned No. 1 ranked and No. 1 seeded defending state champion Western Christian (Hull) in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament in Coralville on Nov. 5 inside Xtream Arena. Humboldt rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win in five sets. The Wildcats will meet No. 2 Davenport Assumption in the championship on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 6) at 2:30 p.m. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt volleyball team pulled off a huge upset by rallying past No. 1 Western Christian High School (Hull) in five sets in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 5 inside Xtream Arena in Coralville. The No. 5 seed Wildcats won by scores of 16-25, 25-16, 19-25, 25-19 and 15-13.

Humboldt, 33-6 on the year, will face No. 2 seed Davenport Assumption (27-7) in the 3A finals on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Assumption advanced by beating Carroll Kuemper 21-25, 25-17, 25-17 and 25-16 in the other semifinal round match. Humboldt earned a shot in the semifinals after sweeping Cherokee in three sets on Nov. 4 (25-16, 25-15 and 25-21.

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

Wed
05
Nov

Supervisors consider food insecurity and TIF district possibilities

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 2:09pm

Public comments dominated the regular weekly meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday, Nov. 3.

T.C. Loving questioned the supervisors during the general public concerns portion of the Supervisors' meeting.

“I’ve been really concerned about hunger in Humboldt County,” Loving began. “Will people’s SNAP benefits be delayed or deferred?”

Loving, a member of the Humboldt County Democrats, stated they put together 26 emergency food boxes last spring but wondered what the best use of their resources would be now.

“I have been telling people to donate money to the Food Pantry by making their checks payable to the Food Pantry,” Loving said. “I just wanted to check with you folks and make sure that is the best way that people in Humboldt can help.”

Supervisor Chair Rick Pedersen agreed that donating money is the best way to help right now.

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