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Presidents Day effects local meeting schedules

February 17, 2020 Donovan Mann

Humboldt, IA – the City Council decides to move meeting a day later in honor of president’s day. On Monday, Feb 3, the Humboldt City Council approved the scheduling on the next city Council meeting […]

Wildcat wrestling advance three to state

February 17, 2020 Donovan Mann

Algona, IA – Three Wildcat wrestlers advance to state after last weekend’s regional tournament. Humboldt High School wrestling will see three wrestlers in the hunt for individual state titles this week in Des Moines. Cole […]

Wildcats conclude season with loss to Indians

February 17, 2020 Donovan Mann

Forest City, IA – the Wildcats are unable to overcome scoring bursts and see their season come to a close. On Saturday, Feb 15, the Humboldt High School girls basketball team concluded their season with […]

Closings & Delays 2/18/2020

February 17, 2020 Sam T. Jensen

ALGONA SCHOOLS 2 HOUR DELAY, NO AM PRESCHOOL CLARION-GOLDFIELD-DOWS SCHOOLS 90 MINUTE DELAY, NO AM PRESCHOOL GILMORE CITY-BRADGATE 2 HOUR DELAY HAMPTON-DUMONT 2 HOUR DELAY WEST BEND MALLARD 2 HOUR DELAY, NO AM PRESCHOOL

Northwest Bank receives recognition for employee care

February 14, 2020 Donovan Mann

An area bank is being recognized for their outstanding working environment. On Friday, Feb. 14, Northwest Bank announces that it was recognized as the winner of the 2020 Healthiest State Medium Workplace. This is an […]

Free blood pressure checks for American Heart month

February 14, 2020 Donovan Mann

Humboldt, IA – February is American Heart month and the Humboldt hospital is helping spread awareness. Director of Humboldt County Public Health Joleen Sernett says that with February being American Heart Month it is a […]

Annual food drive’s heartwarming success

February 13, 2020 Donovan Mann

Humboldt, IA – the Warm the Heart Food Drive achieves their goal to fill the ambulance. On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Humboldt County Public Health held their annual Warm the Heart Food Drive. Joleen Sernett says […]

Goldfield man sentenced, charges reduced

February 12, 2020 Donovan Mann

Police Captain Ryan Gruenberg of the Fort Dodge Police Department tells KHBT that on Jan. 28, Justice Terry of Goldfield was sentenced to 50 days in jail, with all but 20 suspended after pleading guilty […]

Budget getting worked on to satisfy county needs

February 12, 2020 Donovan Mann

Humboldt, IA – The budget still a work in progress for Humboldt County and the Board of Supervisors. On Monday, Feb. 10th, the Board of Supervisors met for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the […]

Wildcat wrestling is on to state after regional dual wins

February 12, 2020 Donovan Mann

Atlantic, IA – Humboldt Wrestling advances to state after dramatic conclusion to regional duals. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Humboldt High School Wrestling traveled to Atlantic for the regional team duals. Humboldt was one of four […]