Willow School Anniversary Highlighted by Humboldt Group
The Humboldt County Historical Association marks the 100th year since Willow School, also known as Norway No. 6, was built on the Historical Museum grounds near Dakota City. Diary entries by builder Ole J. Biondahl document 1883 construction, early schooling, and the school’s long history ending in 1955, with notes on aging facilities, community efforts, and preserved artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County Historical Association
Dakota City
Ole J. Biondahl
Biondahl
Eagle Grove
Humboldt
Norway No. 6
Neil Litchfield
Thor Bank
Thor
Willow School
McGuffey
Clifford Mickelson
Webster City
Norman
Amy) Kirchhoff
EBCE wraps up successful year in Humboldt program
Coordinators Joann Deml and Joan Robertson release end of year EBCE report detailing student placements across local businesses and schools. Names include Jane Soppeland at Jorgensen Hobby Craft and Bud's Super Valu, Jerry Hackett at Dokter's Sunrise Nursery and Humboldt County Lumber, and Joe Stockdale who attended both semesters with several employers. The document notes student benefits, employer appreciation, and several job offers arising from EBCE experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Deml
Joan Robertson
Humboldt
Jane Soppeland
Jane
Jorgensen Hobby Craft
Bud's
Super Valu
Humboldt Junior High
Pamida Discount Center
Jerry Hackett
Dokter
Sunrise Nursery
Humboldt County Lumber
Farmer's Co-Operative Elevator
R and KR Tire Service
Jerry
Joe Stockdale
Jergen
Seiler's
Farmer’s Co-Operative Elevator
Jerry's
Conoco
Doug Sandvig
Dennis Pederson
R and R Tire
Joe
Ron Beseke
Ron
Garrison Ford
Holiday Humboldt
Patty Stone
Cave Center South
W & H Co-op Oil Co
Pamioa
Dave Devers
Dave
Birthday notices and community events in La Verne area
D Schipull observances include Beulah Sce Schipull and many relatives across Phoenix Austin Minn and Fort Dodge with afternoon congratulations. La Verne Senior Citizens held a May 11 potluck for 23, plus planning for May 26 Senior Day in Fort Dodge and July 7 meeting. Memorial Society met May 12 with 17 attendees. readings and cemetery plans noted. Rev Mark V Berbano Jr and spouse attended ISU scholarship dinner where Orville Berbano received a high scholarship certificate. Gary Marty also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Sce Schipull
R. Schipull
Goldfield
Hosta
Lois Stewart
Phoenix
Ariz
Gerald Schipull
Austin
Texas
Dee Schipull
Bob
Gna Dae Barber
Minn
Lee Schipull
Pomeroy
Bert Schipull
Fort Dodge
Jay
Mona Schipull
Tom Bode
Wesley
Mark Barber
Davenport
Peggy Barber
la Verne
Seve Stewart
Rockford
Door Ricade
Faye Lichty
Gertie Hefty
Lucile Smith
Florence Stewart
Bartha Bierstedt
Lone Rock
Aleda Hanselman
Pauline Kramer
Dora Schipull
Eleanor Kubly
Ruby Godfrey
Lucinda Stone
Alma Huff
Wilma Baskerville
la Verne Memorial Society
City Hall
Wilma Ruberg
Jessie Stripling
Eleanora Kubly
Mark V. Berbano, Jr
Iowa State University
Ames
Orville
Mary Greeley Medical Center
College of Science and Humanities
Gary Marty
Carol Marty
Dora Marty
College of Agriculture
Birthday Potluck and Family Gatherings Across Ottosen Area
Ottosen area residents hosted and visited for birthdays and Mother's Day events. Families from Rutland Humboldt Livermore Gilmore City Fort Dodge West Bend Des Moines Council Bluffs Mason City and other towns joined in celebrations and weekend visits including Janet Hefty graduation reception with about 100 attendees from multiple communities. Guests included Merle Halsrud Jim Habra Hoodier Steven Olson and numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Meyer
Paul Meyer
Rutland
Meyeres
Edgar Meyer
Abbie
Algona
Merle Halsrud
Kenneth Dayton
Bradgate
Jim Halsrud
Ary Halsrud
Jim Habra
Ken Hoodier
Steven
Humboldt
Livermore
Gilmore
Pea Osger Algona
Arate
Fort Dodge
Aed
Irene Hoodier
Clarksville
Woyd Faye
Bayfield
Wis
Cletia Hundermark
Larry Telford
Blaine and
David
Blaine Peddicord
Gilmore City
Florence Reedy
Jim Wilson
Stacy
Bertha Wilson
West Bend
Marsha Hacker
Virgil Hacker
Merrill Hefty
Janet
Ringsted
Council Bluffs
Mason City
Britt
la Verne
Ottosen
Rodman
Richard Kinseth
Richard James Kinseth
Fairfield
La Verne Community Club holds meeting at city hall
La Verne hosts 57 members as the Community Club discusses city projects including street numbers, ambulance duties, and a forthcoming Blood Center drive on July 16. Local groups like Legion Auxiliary and UMW report officer elections, gifts for seniors, and planned events amid town notices and permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Koob
LA Verne
Darlene Curry
Alma Huff
Dorothy Hanselman
Wilma Ruberg
Betty Guy
Elsie Oxley
Marge Wilhite
Corwith
Violet
Luella Swiger
Herman Krause
Renwick
Area Five Foster parents elect officers
Area Five Foster and Adoptive Parent Association held an officer election at Humboldt on Monday. Elected were co-presidents Lee and Linda Shimon, co-vice presidents Jane and Gary Green, co-secretaries Judy and Dennia Sheehan, and co-treasurers Della and Don Bakken. The group planned a retreat July 6 and 9, with all day sessions and speakers. An emergency loan closet and donations of baby items and time or money were discussed to support foster and adoptive families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Parent
Area Five
Foster Parent Association
Humboldt
Lee
Linda Shimon
Jane Green
Judy
Dennie Sheehan
Della
Don Bakken
Gary Green
Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
Jane
Dennia Sheehan
Pga
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Willow School
Jerry Ludwig
Jergen’s
Seiler’s
G & H Motors
Abbas
Lisa Prime
Mease
Casey’s General Store
Humboldt County
Beth Lang
Iowa Central Community College
Taft
Jorgensen
Becky Armstrong
Casey's
Dave Gerdes
Lenning
Lang’s Flowers and Garden Center
Kleve Implement
Janet Burns
Harold
Bruce Carlson
OK Tire
Humboldt Auto Salvage
Gary Harshbarger
Jennings Clothiers
Holiday Station
Coast To Coast
Humboldt Workshop
Gary
Tracy Michael
Worthington Insurance and
Farmer's Home Administration
Tracy
FHA
Verna Thurston
Jorgensen’s
Whitey's Body Shop
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D. Schipull
Ottosen News
Community Club
la Verne Umw
la Verne United Methodist
Corwith, Wealey
Hardy Umw
Dorothy Jorgensen
Aj Circle
School of Missions
Barb Huff
Barb Marty
Audrey Weber
Mark V. Deb Bristow
LaVon Mallory
Eleanor Florence Stewart
Swanson
Bob Blumer
In Verne
Kossuth
Dave Blumer
Iowa Pubic Service Company
B & M Plumbing
DeWitt Street
Cana
Kossuth Avenue
la Verne Progressive Women’s Club
Sharie Savage
Sherry Kubly
Sharon Hanson
Area
Service Charge
Northwest Federal
VISA
Spencer Office
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