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Tue
30
Jun

2026 Baseball post season brackets released; Humboldt in 3A Substate 2

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 2:56pm

The Humboldt Wildcats varsity baseball team has officially been placed in the Class 3A-2 postseason bracket, setting up a first‑round matchup against North Central Conference rival Algona on July 10.

If Humboldt advances through the substate bracket, the team will earn a place in the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s Class 3A state tournament, scheduled for July 20–24 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids.

Tue
30
Jun

Anderson receives Hy-Vee customer service award

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 2:21pm

Marva Anderson (second right), who has been with Humboldt Hy-Vee Food Store for 28 years, received the Richard N. Jurgens Legendary Customer Service Award on Monday, June 29. Pictured, from left: Tim Schipull, store manager; Roger Townsend, district store director; Marva Anderson and Jamie Stephens, assistant vice president of operations for Hy-Vee’s Sioux City district. Independent photo.

Marva Anderson, who has been employed with Humboldt Hy-Vee Food Store for 28 years, was awarded the Richard N. Jurgens Legendary Customer Service Award in a special ceremony at the store on Monday afternoon, June 29.

The award is the highest honor a Hy-Vee employee can earn. It recognizes those who go above and beyond every day to help customers and provide them with outstanding service. This year, only 14 recipients were selected from among more than 70,000 Hy-Vee employees.

Jamie Stephens, assistant vice president of operations for Hy-Vee’s Sioux City district, was on hand to present Anderson with her gold name plate in addition to a company-paid trip. Her family and friends were all on hand for the special occasion, along with former co-workers.

Of special note, Anderson’s husband, Jim Anderson, received the special award in 2024 prior to retiring in April of 2025. They are the first family to receive the award twice.

Tue
30
Jun

Wildcat baseball team to 20-8 overall

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 8:48am

Humboldt senior Jackson Flaherty connects at the plate for the Wildcat baseball team in recent action. Independent photo.

The Humboldt High baseball team won their 20th game of the season on Tuesday night, July 7, in a 12-1 conquest of the Storm Lake Tornadoes. Dane Clark drove in four runs with a home run to lead the Wildcats' eight-hit attack. Grant Goodell earned the win pitching as he allowed two hits and struck out two. Valley Davis, Chase Hansen and Jaxson Kirchhoff all shared pitching duties for Humboldt.

Humboldt pushed their season record to 19-8 overall by blanking Pocahontas Area, 13-0 in five innings on July 2 in Humboldt in non-conference action. Wildcat pitchers Chase Hansen and Grant Goodell kept the Indians in check and were backed by solid defense and strong hitting.

Humboldt continued their winning ways by rolling past Estherville-Lincoln Central, 13-1 in Estherville on Tuesday, June 30.

Tue
30
Jun

Wildcat softball team in 9-3 win at Mason City

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2026 - 8:40am

Humboldt senior leadoff batter Claire Dieleman bunts the ball into play for the Wildcats in recent action. Independent photo.

The Humboldt High softball team ended their regular season with a 9-3 victory over the Mason City Redhawks in non-conference action in Mason City on Tuesday, July 7. Humboldt pounded 15 hits as Claire Dieleman and Hayden Graaf each had three hits to lead the Wildcat offense. Adele Nolting earned the win pitching. Nolting and starter Graaf combined to throw seven innings and allow three hits and three strikeouts. Humboldt improved to 12-18 overall.

No. 5 ranked (Class 1A) Mason City Newman halted Humboldt's five-game win streak with a 7-2 victory over the Wildcats in non-conference softball at Mason City on July 6.

Mon
29
Jun

DEAN JONES

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/29/2026 - 1:17pm

Dean Jones of Humboldt passed away at home on June 26, 2026. Dean was born in Merna, NE on Feb. 3, 1928. Growing up, Dean lived in a number of towns in western South Dakota and Nebraska before graduating from Alliance Nebraska High School in 1945. After graduation, Dean spent a year at the University of Nebraska before enlisting in the army during WWII serving during the occupation of Japan. After the Army, he returned to Alliance where he met his future wife, Mary Huber. Mary and Dean married on June 5, 1949. Dean and Mary lived in a number of cities including Kansas City, Fort Worth, and Toronto before settling in Humboldt in 1964.

Sun
28
Jun

Softball postseason brackets released; Humboldt slotted in Class 3A Region 6

Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/28/2026 - 3:08pm

The 2026 Iowa high school softball postseason begins July 6, with regional tournaments running through early July, culminating in the IGHSAU State Tournament at the Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge which will begin on July 20.

The Humboldt Wildcats have been placed in Class 3A Region 6 and will open their postseason run against Estherville Lincoln Central on July 9 at 7 p.m. at Humboldt High School.

Thu
25
Jun

June 25, 2026

Wed
24
Jun

Murray Bridge closed indefinitely

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 3:12pm
Murray Bridge closed indefinitely
Barricades block off Murray Bridge following damage done earlier this year.

Humboldt County Engineer Ben Loots has released the findings from the recent inspection following the damage done to Murray Bridge on Tuesday, May 5.
Inspectors with Shuck-Britson Inc. (SBI) inspected the damage on Wednesday, June 10.

After a thorough inspection, SBI has recommended that Murray Bridge remain closed to traffic due to the following findings:
- The west rails were hit and failed on both sides. The south beam rolled and failed as it was attached to the rail.
- The top steel rail is broken and ripped off in multiple places.
- Collision damage without tearing of steel was found on five members on the south side and one member with tearing.
- Collision damage without tearing of steel was found on three members on the north side and four members with tearing.
- Bowing in seven vertical members.
- Rotation (twisting) in seven vertical members.

Wed
24
Jun

Fugitive caught

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:03pm

Clayton Christian Nielsen, 41, of Gilmore City, has been arrested following an incident Tuesday evening.

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