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Tue
15
Sep

ASHLEE M. JENSEN

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 9:45am

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The service was livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church’s Facebook Page. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt.
Ashlee Marie Jensen was born Feb. 12, 1986, in Cherokee, the daughter of Michelle (Oleson) and Mike Lindemann, and Jeff Arndt. She attended kindergarten in Manson and spent a few years living in Graettinger before her family moved to Humboldt, where she began sixth grade. Ashlee graduated from Humboldt High School in 2004.

Fri
11
Sep

2nd half powers Carroll past Humboldt, 29-13

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/11/2026 - 10:04pm

Humboldt quarterback Caden Fredin (center) runs behind his blockers in teammates Cash McIntire (5) and Broedy Hendricks (61) in the Wildcats' 29-13 loss to the Carroll Tigers on Sept. 11 in Humboldt. Independent photo.

Wildcats host Ballard Friday

By PHIL MONSON
Week three of the high school football season proved to be a turning point for the youthful Humboldt Wildcats.

While the Carroll Tigers emerged 29-13 winners over Humboldt in their non-district game in Humboldt last Friday night (Sept. 11), ninth-year

Humboldt head coach Derrick Elman saw big growth steps with his team’s offense, which struggled in the first two games of the season.

The Wildcats moved the ball through the air and on the ground and didn’t back down against a physical Tiger ballclub with both teams battling to a 7-7 halftime score. The Tigers scored three second half touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, to drop Humboldt to 0-3 on the season while Carroll improved to 2-1.

“I thought we moved the ball really well. Our run game got going and we had some great passes down the stretch. I was real happy with the way we played,” Elman said.

Thu
10
Sep

Wildcat JV and freshman teams off to successful start

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:57pm

9th girls VB team edged by Lynx

Humboldt’s ninth grade volleyball team was edged by the Webster City Lynx in their home opener on Sept. 3, falling 21-19, 13-21 and 13-15.
“We battled so hard to win that first set, which was good to see. We were flat the second set and got off to a terrible start in the third set, but we almost pulled that off,” Humboldt coach Kathi Beach said.
“We are beating ourselves by not controlling things we can control on our side of the net with serving and serve receive, tempo, energy and confidence. We will spend a lot of time in the next week of practice working on cleaning up our defense and trying to stay in system out of serve receive,” Beach said.

Humboldt opened its season at Charles City on Aug. 27 and fell to the Comets by scores of 15-21, 21-8 and 10-15.

Thu
10
Sep

Wildcat girls impressive at Lynx Invite

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:52pm

Humboldt junior Alexis Hotovec is shown here competing for the Wildcat girls' cross country team at the Webster City Lynx Invitational on Sept. 1. Independent photo.

Fishers, Malo go 1-2-3

By PHIL MONSON

Led by an impressive showing despite hot and humid conditions, the Humboldt girls’ cross country team won the small school division at the Webster City Lynx Invitational on Sept. 1 at Links Golf Course.

Avery Fisher was first in 20:10.43, Aubry Fisher was second in 20:16.81 and Jade Malo was third in 20:31.63 to pace the Wildcats, who won the crown easily. Macey Rodgers was eighth in 22:52.78.

Because of the hot and humid weather conditions, the girls and boys each ran one race overall. Ballard Huxley, which won the large-school division, totaled 38 overall with Humboldt second at 71.

Humboldt’s boys, who finished seventh among 11 schools, were led by Henry Kramer’s fourth-place finish in 18:11.62. Bentley Rodgers was 25th in 20:27.81 and Ike Fowler 36th in 21:07.68.

Top-ranked Gilbert’s Logan Bleich was the overall champ in 15:45.12 with Jacob Tallman second at 16:02.41.

Thu
10
Sep

No. 1 Wildcat volleyball team in NCC sweep

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:49pm

Humboldt senior Gracie Johnson serves the ball into play for the Wildcat volleyball team in their home victory over Webster City on Sept. 3. Independent photo.

Humboldt to 7-0, in Cedar Falls Invite Saturday

Fresh off of their new No. 1 ranking in Class 3A, the Humboldt volleyball team swept the Webster City Lynx in three sets in their first home conference match of the season on Sept. 3, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-19 and 25-14.

The Wildcats improved to 7-0 overall, 2-0 in the North Central Conference. Humboldt head coach Kara Waldorf said her team has a lot of improvement to make but praised her squad for coming out on top with the sweep.

Webster City challenged the Wildcats at times and held a slim lead in the middle of the second set. Humboldt’s attack was too much for the Lynx, however, as the Wildcats prevailed.

Addie Waldorf made 31 assists to lead Humboldt. Adelynn Goodell made 15 kills at the net. Callie Olsen had 11. Brayleigh Angstrom made three blocks and senior Gracie Johnson made five ace serves.

Thu
10
Sep

Swimmers top DM East

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:45pm

The Fort Dodge High girls’ swim team, which has six athletes from Humboldt, defeated Des Moines East in a home meet on Sept. 1, 97-72.

Humboldt’s Adelyn Meyer, Embree Meyer, Morgan Townsend, Ellen Townsend, Danica Diedrick and Amelia Winter all saw action in the meet.

The Dodger swimmers will host Algona and Sioux City on Sept. 10. They also host Des Moines North on Sept. 15. FD hosts the Gary Winkler Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 19.

HUMBOLDT GIRLS RESULTS
Adelyn Meyer: placed 3rd in 200-yard freestyle in 2:58.89. Swam 1st leg of 3rd place 200-yard freestyle relay, 2:19.42. Swam 1st leg of 1st place 400-yard freestyle relay, 5:35.72.

Morgan Townsend: placed 3rd in 100-yard freestyle in 1:21.62. Swam 4th leg of 1st place 200-yard freestyle relay, 2:31.80. Placed 5th in 100-yard breaststroke in 1:51.52.

Thu
10
Sep

Slow start hampers Wildcats in 25-0 loss at top-ranked Clear Lake

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:43pm

Jaxson Kirchhoff, shown here carrying the ball in a recent road game, and his Wildcat teammates are looking forward to playing at home the next two Friday nights. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

Wildcats host Carroll Friday

By PHIL MONSON
Humboldt could have used a break or two in their non-district football game at top-ranked Clear Lake last Friday (Sept. 4).
The Wildcats, who had trouble getting their offense on track in their opener the previous week at Spencer, saw their hard luck continue as the host Lions blanked Humboldt, 25-0 to send the Wildcats to 0-2 on the season.

In the first half, Humboldt began their offensive drives from their own two, 10, 7, 17 and 23-yard lines. The Wildcats first drive ended in a safety for Clear Lake as quarterback Caden Fredin was tackled in the end zone. Then five minutes into the second quarter Fredin was sacked in the end zone for another Lion safety.
Short field position provided the Lions with opportunities to score a pair of touchdowns to take an 18- lead into halftime.

Thu
10
Sep

Swimmers host SC Metro, Algona

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:37pm

Humboldt's Danica Diedrick is shown here competing for the Fort Dodge High girls' swim team in a home meet in Fort Dodge on Sept. 10. Independent photo by Phil Monson

The Fort Dodge High girls' swim team, aided by the efforts of five Humboldt athletes, defeated Algona (48-45) and lost to Sioux City Metro (66-28) in a home meet in the Fort Dodge pool on Tuesday night, Sept. 10.

Humboldt's Danica Diedrick, Morgan Townsend, Ellen Townsend, Embree Meyer and Adelyn Meyer all saw action in the meet. Amelia Winter, another Humboldt athlete, was unable to compete as she re-injured her left ankle before the meet.

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

Thu
10
Sep

Chris Jones paddles 100-miles of Des Moines River to campaign for clean water

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:56am

Kyle Kruse (left), democratic candidate to represent District 56 in the Iowa House of Representatives, presents democratic Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones (right) with a cake at Jones’ “Clean River Rally” at Bicknell Park on Sept. 2. Independent photo by Kylie Portz. To buy this image, or more from our gallery, visit www.humboldtnews.com.

Candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture holds rally, discusses water quality and agriculture reform

By KYLIE PORTZ
Clean water. That is the throughline of the campaign for Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

This November, Jones will be on the ballot opposite current Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, a republican who has served in the role since 2018.

A newcomer to politics, Jones brings 40 years experience to the table as a research scientist and advocate for clean water and sustainable agriculture practices.

Jones spent his career managing the water quality testing laboratory at the Des Moines Water Works, overseeing operations at a major nitrate removal facility built to manage Iowa’s agricultural runoff.

Thu
10
Sep

September 10, 2026

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