West Branch man arrested in Locke Jewelry burglary
Humboldt Police Department and Cedar County Sheriff's Office arrested Terry Lee Grote, 22, of rural West Branch on a second degree burglary charge in connection with the June 10 Locke Jewelry theft. Bond set at $10,000. Grote remains in Humboldt County Jail awaiting further proceedings. The case follows a March 14 burglary at the same store, with losses estimated at 40,000 to 45,000 dollars.
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Locke Jewelry
Humboldt
West Branch
Terry
Lee Grote
Wast Bratch
Humboldt Police Department
Cedar
Jens Division
Grote
Bonds
Humboldt County
Locke
Leroy Jorgensen
Ed Allen
Joe Middleton
Humboldt Dakota City survey to study consumer attitudes
About 500 households in Humboldt Dakota City trade area will be asked to participate in a consumer attitudes survey. It is designed by Iowa State University researchers through ISU extension service and sponsored by the Humboldt Dakota City Chamber of Commerce. A task force of Gary Ebeling Bill Kendrick and Pete Jensen guides work with Clarence Rice of Fort Dodge. The survey will be mailed mid month and results will be reported later this year. It will examine competitiveness variety hours courtesy and reasons for shopping or not in Humboldt and Dakota City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt-Dakota City
Jens State Univer
ISU Extensalon
Chamber
Gary Ebeling
Bill Kendrick
Pete Jensen
Clarence Rice
Fort Dodge
Extension Service
Humboldt
Dakota City
Humboldt City Council Approves First Readings On Zoning Ordinances
Humboldt City Council approved two first readings on zoning ordinances at the Monday meeting. One ordinance would require a building occupancy certificate at handover or use change, while the other mandates Planning and Zoning review for building permits needing exceptions to current zoning. The council also adopted a street-use spending resolution and heard an update on the Humboldt Workshop facility needs, allocating $1,000 and suggesting later Revenue Sharing funds. Bids for West River Acres street improvements were opened from seven firms for portland cement or asphalt. top bids included Sande Construction 281,873.50 and Nes Moines Road Builders 160,306.20.
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Humboldt
Leo Benda
LeRoy Jorgensen
Ron Hansen
Board of Realtors
Planning and Zoning Commission
Merle Johnson
Humboldt Workshop
Johor
West River Acres
Sande Construction
Lows
Nes Moines
Hallite Construction
Boone
Allied
Agrico Buys Lu Verne Crop Service
Agrico Retail Company, a division of Agrico Chemical, purchased Lu Verne Crop Service from Smith-Douglass. Rich Gronbach, manager, says operations stay at the present location with no staff changes. He notes Agrico’s global role in farm fertilizer and promises stronger local service for La Verne area farmers.
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Lu Verne
Smith-Douglass Company
Agrico Retail Company
Agrico Chemical Company
Rich Gronbach
Gronbach
Agrica
la Verne
Ths
Landfill Commission Nears Decision on Humboldt Site
Humboldt County faces a deadline as the Landfill Commission weighs options for the out of use site. Alternatives include hauling refuse to nearby out of county landfills while planning continues for a new, rezoned facility. Affected by a legal challenge over the proposed site, the commission notes the present site can be used only weeks more and a new operation would take months to prepare.
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Steven Hakeman
Humboldt County
County Landfill Commission
Webster
Wright
Kossuth
Landfill Commission
Commission
Humboldt
Luban Hiszczynky
Associated Engineers
Fort Dodge
Hiszczynkyj
Hisgczynkyj
Maxine Mussetter
Humboldt County Board of Adjustment
Art Fest Pancake Feast Plans in Humboldt
The Humboldt-Dakota City Jaycee Bttes announce their Fifth Annual Art Fest-Pancake Feast on September 27 in Humboldt. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Art Fest and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Pancake Feast at the American Legion Building basement. Art space reservations form details and a Sept 18 deadline are provided via P.O. Box 221 Humboldt 50648.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt-Dakota City
Jaycee Bttes
Humboldt
Cheri McMorris
American Legion
Jaycee
Jackie Lerdal
P.O
Town
Back to School celebration for Humboldt youth planned
Humboldt-Dakota City Chamber of Commerce retail division announces a three day Back to School celebration for youths from Humboldt County. The August 12 14 and 16 events include a bicycle parade at 1 30 p m on August 16 in downtown Humboldt with $10 first and $5 second prizes across five age divisions. Grand prize is a month free Humota Theatre pass. all participants get a free soft drink.
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Humboldt County
Humboldt-Dakota City
Humota Theatre
Thor Centennial Weekend Draws Wide Pageant and Parade
The Humboldt County centennial events in Thor unfold Friday and Saturday with a pageant at 7 p.m. and an alumni reunion, a square dance, and a flea market. Saturday features a large parade, pork barbecue, craft fair, pony rides, a board contest, kiddie parade, Dixieland concert, and a series of drawings and auctions ending with a Sunday church service and catered park dinner.
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Humboldt County
Thor
Thor High School
Community Hall
Humboldt County Pork Producers
Floppy
Archie Thorson
Jane Russell
Timothy Larson
Ullenavang Lutheran Church
Humboldt businessman William Benton dies at 61
Funeral services were held for William H. Benton, 61, a Humboldt businessman, at the Congregational United Church of Christ. Burial followed at Indian Mound Cemetery. He died Saturday morning at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital after a long cancer illness. Lindhart Funeral Home handled arrangements with Rev. Francia Burr officiating. Casketbearers included Eugene Ernat Don Schuster Emmett Conlon Marvin Andersen William Garrison Sr and Jerry Otten. Mrs James Burr sang with organist Mrs Vernon Miller. Ushers included Norman Tubbs William Garrison Jr Wayne Thorn and Kevin Johnson. Military graveside rites were planned by the local units. Continued on page 12.
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William H. Benton
Humboldt
Congregational United Church of Christ
Indian Mound
Benton
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Lindhart
James Burr
Vernon Miller
Emmett Conlon
Eugene Ernst
Willard Hart
Norman Tubba
Norman Tubbs
William Garrison, Jr
Wayne Thorn
Kevin Johnson
Humboldt Schools to Open August 27 for Registration
Humboldt Community Schools announce first day Thursday August 27 from 8 35 a m to 2 p m with regular days thereafter. High and junior high offices open August 17 18 for registration and payments. Seventh graders meet Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Kindergarten through 12th grade book rentals and fees are listed.
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Humboldt Community
Feus
Taft
Clyde D. Mease
Workshop gears up for operation in Humboldt County
Humboldt Workshop, Inc awaits a state fire marshal inspection before opening. The center has raised about 11,000 of a 15,000 goal, with donated equipment not yet counted. New director Mary Mulligan and staff from Livermore bring experience for wood working ceramics rug weaving and a button business. Buses will be driven by Helmer Lenning and Mavis Grapevini as Title 20 funds are expected to cover most client fees.
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Steven Hakeman
Humboldt Workshop, Inc
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Shouse
Mary Mulligan
Opportunity Center
Livermore
Steve Wood
Vickie Daggy
Sonja Brandhoij
Mulligan
Hadar
Highway 169
Helmer Lenning
Mavis Grapevini
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Park Physicians
P.C
Pamela
John D. Ray
Laine
Marjorie Dvorak
Sherry Bulton
Jim Erickson
Agrico
Kenny Kyunerts
Sun Lo
Eldy
Peldy
Hiram Shouse
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