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City expects 10-cent per $1,000 tax hike for minimal property tax increase

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/24/2026 - 2:23pm

By KENT THOMPSON
There will be a slight increase in the overall tax levy rate for city of Humboldt property owners next year, but it shouldn’t have an extensive effect on public pocketbooks.

That was the word from city of Humboldt public officials following the Humboldt City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The meeting was one day later than usual in the month, due to the Presidents Day holiday Feb. 16.

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23
Feb

Algona sidelines Humboldt boys, 61-54

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2026 - 8:47pm

Humboldt's Chase Hansen floats in the lane for a basket in the Wildcats' 61-54 loss to Algona in a Class 3A substate tournament opening round game in Humboldt on Feb. 23. Independent photo.

Meeting for the third time in 20 days, Humboldt and Algona met up in a first round Class 3A substate tournament game in the Humboldt gym Monday night (Feb. 23) and it was the visiting Bulldogs who prevailed, 61-54.

The loss ends Humboldt's season at 13-10 overall. Algona, 16-7, will play at No. 2 ranked Storm Lake on Thursday night, Feb. 26, in a substate semifinal round game.

Nathan Manske scored 25 points to lead Algona. Jacob Burns was next with 16. Landon Campe supplied 10.

Senior Valley Davis scored 16 points to lead Humboldt. Cade Birdsell netted 12. Jackson Flaherty, Chase Flaherty and Dane Clark each scored eight while Chase Hansen added two.

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

Mon
23
Feb

SALLY R. AMLIE

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:55pm

Sally R. Amlie was born on Oct. 4, 1935 to Arthur Kenneth and Helen (Steig) Ruebel at Mason City, Iowa and died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.

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23
Feb

DELORES M. TELFORD

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:54pm

Delores M. Telford, 95, of Humboldt, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Algona.
Delores was born on June 1, 1930, in Humboldt, and baptized as a Child of God, June 22, 1930. She grew up on her parent’s farm outside of Humboldt and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1948. She lived a life deeply rooted in family, faith and the quiet joys of home. She had a gentle strength about her, steady and dependable, always present for the people she loved.

Mon
23
Feb

JAMES K. NIELSEN

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:54pm

James “Jim” Kent Nielsen, 69, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date in Marion. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Union Cemetery in Humboldt.
Jim was born on Oct. 7, 1956, in Fort Dodge, the son of Anker Wester and Marian Leone (Thorn) Nielsen. He was a graduate of Humboldt High School and went on to earn his associate’s degree from Sheldon Lineman School. He then began a long career as a Lineman with Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative.
An avid sports enthusiast, Jim enjoyed participating in softball, making his mark in several leagues over the years. His competitive nature extended to hunting and games of pool and darts, where laughter and camaraderie often accompanied his time spent with friends. He also had a particular fondness for listening to blues music.

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19
Feb

Hendricks state runner-up!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/19/2026 - 9:29pm

Broedy Hendricks battles Davenport Assumption's Maximum Purdy in the 190-pound championship match at the Class 2A state wrestling finals in Des Moines on Feb. 21. The No. 1 ranked Purdy held No. 2 Hendricks, 4-2. Independent photo.

Humboldt’s Broedy Hendricks saw his bid for the 190-pound state championship fall just short as he was edged 4-2 by Maximus Purdy of Davenport Assumption in the Class 2A final in Des Moines on Saturday night, Feb. 21, inside the Casey's Center. Hendricks ends his outstanding junior season at 52-2. Hendricks won his semifinal round match on Friday, Feb. 20, by edging Josh Ringler of Grinnell, 4-2.

The rest of Humboldt's contingent at state fell short in the consolation rounds. Sophomore Henry Kramer (31-13) at 126 pounds, freshman Karson Reinhardt (37-16) at 132, senior Jonny Hayden (28-26) at 138, sophomore Caleb Vinsand (32-22) at 144, junior 150-pounder Jaxson Kirchhoff (39-19), sophomore Braden Downs (43-16) at 157 and freshman Tate Halverson (36-22) at 175 all fell short in the consolation wrestle back for the Wildcats.

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

Thu
19
Feb

WEATHER: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Humboldt County

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/19/2026 - 9:29am

The weather has been unseasonably warm the past few days, making it feel like spring has already sprung. But this is Iowa after all, and we all know that she can be a bit temperamental. It seems winter is not done with us yet - snow is back in the forecast with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for Humboldt and neighboring counties. Here's what we know;

Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times, leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts.

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