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March 2026

Tue
31
Mar

Humboldt County Ag and Extension is on a mission: Extension Week April 6-10

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:37pm

Jessi Heyer, office manager at the Humboldt County Extension and Outreach, shown outside her office. Extension Week is April 6-10. Heyer says the community is invited to stop next week to take part in a full slate of programs. Independent photo.

HUMBOLDT - Humboldt County will celebrate Extension Week April 6-10. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Humboldt County, like many other extension offices throughout the state, provide information, education and support in three primary areas—health and human science, community and economic development and agriculture and natural resources.

“Our staff and council would like to officially announce and invite our community and surrounding members to celebrate Extension Week with us,” said Jessi Heyer, office manager.

“Monday April 6, is our kickoff day and the entire week is full of fun and educational experiences for all ages. It’s a no school day,” Heyer said.

“Pollinator Monday” is brought to us by The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. Live Bees, Native Seeds, Insects, Butterflies, Crafts and more will be present,” Heyer said.

Tue
31
Mar

LESLIE D. FEVOLD

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:00am

Leslie “Les” Dean Fevold, 78, of Humboldt, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Mason City.
Les was born on Jan. 15, 1948, to Ervin and Ivadell (Hansen) Fevold in Fort Dodge. Les attended Humboldt Community Schools and after graduation in 1967, he joined the US Navy. Les served on the U.S.S. Pollux AKS-4 in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge in 1969 to return home to farm with his dad who sustained a severe leg injury.

Tue
31
Mar

ARDIS L. SANSGAARD

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:00am

Ardis L. Sansgaard, 93, of Humboldt, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt.
Ardis was born on Sept. 29, 1932, in Story County, the daughter of Chester Carle and Ethel Marie (Sweet) Severson. She was raised in the Maxwell area and later moved with her family to Humboldt while in the fifth grade. She graduated from Humboldt High School and, on Aug. 19, 1951, was united in marriage to Robert W. Fevold. Together, they farmed and raised their family, with Ardis playing an active and devoted role in daily farm life.
Following Robert’s passing, Ardis found love again and was united in marriage to Lowell V. Sansgaard on March 14, 1987. The couple made their home in Ames, where they enjoyed their years together.

Tue
31
Mar

DOREEN K. MILLER

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 8:59am

It has pleased Almighty God to call to Himself in heaven the soul of Doreen Kay Miller, who passed away early Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026 at the Westview Care Center in Britt. She was 67 years old.
Doreen Kay Miller was born on Dec. 4, 1958 in Algona to Victor and JoAnn (Balgeman) Meyer. She spent the first 13 years of her life on a farm near Ottosen with her parents and siblings. In 1971, she and her family moved to Humboldt. She received her education through the Humboldt schools in the special education program.

Tue
31
Mar

AUSTIN E. HUMPHREY

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 8:58am

Austin Edward Humphrey, 32, of Humboldt, passed away unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The family will have two opportunities to celebrate Austin’s life on April 4, 2026. Juanita will Celebrate from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 2607 170th Street, Fort Dodge and Larry will Celebrate from 1 – 3 p.m. at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Mon
30
Mar

Humboldt boys win soccer opener, 3-1

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 9:22pm

Angel Ruelas (left) kicked the ball downfield on this play in Humboldt's 3-1 soccer victory over Garner-Hayfield/Ventura on March 30 at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Humboldt's Braiden Swanson tangles with a Garner-Hayfield/Ventura defender in the first half of the Wildcats' 3-1 victory over the Cardinals at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on March 30. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

The Humboldt High boys' soccer team gave first-year head coach Tony Beach 3-1 victory over Garner-Hayfield/Ventura in his debut at Mason Maach Field in Humboldt on Monday night, March 30.

In a season opener for both schools, Humboldt got off to a 2-0 first half lead and went on to defeat the visiting Cardinals in the first game for Beach, who replaces long-time Wildcat coach Joe Hadar who stepped down after last season.

Nico Christensen was credited with two goals on the night for Humboldt. The first came at the 20:00 mark in the first half when a ball deflected off of a Cardinal player on a throw-in resulted in a goal. Since Christensen was the last player to touch it, he was credited with the goal. Senior Obed Antonio scored with 4:00 left in the first half. After GHV scored with 16:00 left in the second half, Christensen tallied another goal for Humboldt 5:00 left on the clock.

Mon
30
Mar

Humboldt boys open with 3-1 soccer victory

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 8:08pm

It was a successful opening night debut for Humboldt boys' soccer coach Tony Beach on Monday night, March 30 on Mason Maach Field in Humboldt, as the Wildcats defeated Garner-Hayfield/Ventura 3-1 in a North Central Conference matchup.

Nico Christensen scored two goals and Obed Antonio added another to give Beach a win in his first game as head coach. Beach has been an assistant for Joe Hadar over the last several years.

Christensen was credited with a goal 20:00 into the first half when a throw in ball was deflected off of a GHV player. Christensen was the last one to touch it. Antonio scored at the 36:00 mark to give Humboldt a 2-0 halftime lead.

GHV scored with 16:00 left in the second half and Christensen scored with 4:00 left on the clock to secure the victory.

Humboldt will host Charles City on Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Thu
26
Mar

March 26, 2026

Wed
25
Mar

IJAG and ALPHA Programs report to the Humboldt school board

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 1:32pm

By KYLIE PORTZ
HUMBOLDT -- During the regular meeting on March 23, High School Principal Travis Sprague, along with ALPHA (Alternative Learning Program for Humboldt Area) teacher Kristen Fisher and IJAG teacher Drew Thomas, gave an update on their programs.

ALPHA
The ALPHA program, which recently moved into its new space inside the administrative building, is an opportunity for students to recover the credits they need to get on track to graduate, work ahead to graduate early or learn in an alternative classroom setting.

Fisher shared that the program utilizes the Ingenuity curriculum, which offers the same core classes as the high school, as well as electives. The program runs on a block schedule where the year is divided into four blocks, with each block spanning four weeks.

The curriculum and block schedule allow students to work at their own pace, while keeping track of their progress to ensure they are meeting their goals.

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