Nov
25
Fri
CHRISTMASLAND
Nov 25 – Dec 24 all-day

Kiwanis Christmasland prepares to open for the holiday season Friday Nov. 25th.  This marks the 40th year of this popular holiday attraction sponsored by the Humboldt/Dakota City Kiwanis Club.  It has been visited by more that 150,000 people since its opening in 1982.

For 2022 there will be some new items and updates but lots of the traditional favorite scenes that people have come to know and enjoy year after year.
The Kiwanis club wants Christmasland to be a safe and fun experience for all.

Christmasland is located directly south of the Humboldt City Hall at 407 1st Avenue South.  It is one block south of the Humboldt Law Enforcement Center the one-half block east.

Kiwanis Christmasland will be open the following hours for the 2022 season:
Friday and Saturday November 25th and 26th – 2:30-4:30p.m. and 6:30-8:30p.m.
Sunday’s – 2:30-4:30p.m.
Friday’s – 6:30- 8:30p.m.
Saturday’s – 2:30-4:30p.m. and 6:30-8:30p.m.
Monday – Friday Dec. 19th-23rd 6:30-8:30p.m.
Thursday Dec. 22nd – Dec. 24th   only 2:30-4:30p.m.

Christmasland will be closed for inclement weather.  Notification will be posted outside and via the Humboldt-Dakota City Kiwanis Facebook page.  The Kiwanis Club has never charged admission to Christmasland; however donations are appreciated as they help the exhibit grow.

Then at the end of the visit is Santa Claus he will give all good girls and boys a candy cane after their visit.

Christmasland will be open by arrangement for group tours.  Call Dave Lee at (5150 890-0116 to schedule a day and a time.  All school groups, nursing homes, group homes, church groups, businesses and civic organizations are welcome, but special arrangements are limited, so call ahead.

Enjoy the spirit of the season and the family tradition of the holidays at Kiwanis Christmasland in Humboldt.

Dec
25
Sun
Faith United Methodist Church Christmas Dinner
Dec 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

 

Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt will be having a Christmas Dinner on Sunday December 25 from 11:30 – 1:00 dine in or take out.  The meal will be Turkey, pork loin, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, cranberry relish, and desserts.  This will be a Free Will donation, to sign up call the church office 515-332-2083 by Dec. 21st.

 

Jan
11
Wed
Mobile Food Bank – Drive Thru
Jan 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Mobile Food Bank Drive Thru will be at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds on Wednesday January 11th, 2023, serving from 4:30 -6:00pm or until food is gone.

Jan
16
Mon
Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Pantry Drive
Jan 16 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Humboldt County Democrats will hold a food drive to support the Humboldt County Food Pantry Monday, January 16.

Food drive collection will be 8am – 7pm at the Fareway Grocery Store in Humboldt.  Shoppers are invited to donate non-perishable items.

Non-food items needed:  shampoo, body wash, deodorant, dish soap, laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper, all purpose cleaner.
Food items MOST needed:  canned fruit, canned meat, jelly/jam, syrup, pancake mix.

The Humboldt County Food Pantry is operated by Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.(UDMO).  Cash donations will also be welcomed.  100% of donations will go to the food pantry.

If you can’t make it to the food drive, you may make a monetary donation to the Humboldt Ministerial Association write “Food Pantry” in the memo.  Mail your donations to Humboldt Ministerial Association, PO Box 40, Humboldt IA 5548.

Jan
21
Sat
HCMH Foundation 19th Annual Founder’s Event @ Humboldt County Fair Grounds Event Center
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 19th Annual Founder’s Event will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Social Hour plus a sit-down dinner and cash bar starts at 6pm with the Feature Entertainment Song Blast -Dueling Guitarist, Glen & Pat delivers, laughter, participation, interaction, comedy, charm, mischief, energy and rock. With such a great show planned you will wonder if they are comedians or musicians. Get your tickets now, General admission is $50 per person or reserved seating at $60 per person. Tickets are available online at humboldthospital.org. To become a business sponsor contact Bri Berte 515-332-7626 or email [email protected]

Jan
31
Tue
St. Mary’s Early Childhood Open House
Jan 31 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Saint Mary’s Catholic School would like to invite you to their Early Childhood Open House on Tuesday, January 31st.  From 3:30- 5:30pm come tour the classrooms, meet the teachers, and gather enrollment Information, then at 5:30pm a short informational parent meeting on financial aid and how to enroll your child.  If your child is Pre School, PreK, or Kindergarten make time to come this Open House.

Feb
1
Wed
St. Mary’s Soup Supper
Feb 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

St. Mary’s will be holding a Soup Supper Feb. 1st from 5:30 -7pm at the St. Mary School Gym.  They will be serving Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup with a cinnamon roll for a free will donation.  Drive thru will be available on the north side of the school.  All funds will go towards scholarships for graduating seniors.   For more information call the school office at 515-332-2134.

Feb
3
Fri
Humboldt/Webster County Pheasants Forever 14th Annual Coyote Hunt/Raffle
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 4 @ 9:00 pm

Humboldt/Webster County Pheasants Forever 14th Annual Coyote Hunt/Raffle will be Saturday February 4th.  Registration will be Friday February 3rd from 6pm–9pm,  locations for registration:  Red Lantern in Bode, Creekside@ Lizard Creek, Flipside in Luverne, Knotty Pine in Humboldt, Blue Moose in Renwick, Nuts Landing in Rutland, Peps in Algona, and Knuckleheads in Badger.  All registered participants are encouraged to attend a free meal at 6:30pm at Humboldt Fairgrounds with raffle following the meal, 20 Guns will be drawn(need not be present to win).  All hunters must abide by DNR rules and regulations.  For Further Information contact:  Nick Davis (515) 890-7306, Alex Davis (515) 368-3658, or Tim Vought (515) 890-9781.

Feb
10
Fri
Humboldt Community Chorus – “One in Harmony”
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – Feb 12 @ 2:00 pm

Humboldt Community Chorus Presents “One in Harmony” on Friday, Feb. 10th at 7pm, Sat. Feb. 11th at 2 & 7pm, then on Sunday Feb. 12th at 2pm.  It will be at the Humboldt High School Auditorium, tickets for the show are $12 for adults, $5 for children under 18.  Tickets are available at Humboldt Hy-Vee, V&S Variety, from Chorus Members or you can call 515-379-1072.  To order tickets online go to www.humboldtchorus.com.

Feb
21
Tue
Next Generation Farmers – Sessions
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 7 @ 8:00 pm

Mark your calendars for Feb 21, 28th and March 7th for the Humboldt County Extension Office for Next Generation Farmers Sessions. Each night is from 6pm-8pm.

On the 21st, Learn about Finances, Cash flow, breakeven, crop insurance, net worth and borrowing.

On the 28th it will be on Taxes, Social Security, Beginning farmer tax, Iowa tax credit, depreciation and FSA options

and then on March 7th the session will be Transition planning. Transfer of machinery, communication, family living expenses and crop share, rent contracts.

To reserve you spot call 515-332-2201 or email [email protected] with questions.  Attend at least 2 sessions and receive a $100 gift. Next Generation Farmers sessions is brought to you by these sponsors, Bank Iowa, Hartmann Ag Solutions, Erpelding Voight & Company, KC Nielsen, Humboldt Red Power, TP Anderson & Company, Northwest Bank, Farmer Coop Elevator, Tri County Agronomy, Brad Freck & Beck Seeds, Carroll Implement, AgWest Commodities, Bowden & Bowden Seed, First State Bank & Pro Cooperative