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🌱 How a small Humboldt County grant could reshape local yards and waterways
Humboldt, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Humboldt? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a small Humboldt County grant could reshape local yards and waterways
- How did Humboldt stack up in the latest conference golf showdown?
Also on today's calendar: St. Edmond JV Baseball @ Humboldt and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Friday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa announces water quality projects in Belle Plaine, Hiawatha, Humboldt and Sioux Center (kcci.com) — Humboldt County residents are set to benefit from a new $5,000 Buzz & Bloom initiative that helps homeowners and landowners plant deep‑rooted native vegetation to protect water quality and support pollinators. The grant is part of a broader $1.2 million state package funding stormwater and water‑quality projects in Belle Plaine, Hiawatha, and Sioux Center, underscoring Iowa’s push for conservation from farms to towns. 
• Monday's Area Scoreboard: Bishop Garrigan and Algona Girls Golf Teams Runners up at TIW, NCC Tournaments (algonaradio.com) — Humboldt’s girls golf team carded a 401 to place behind Algona and others in the North Central Conference tournament, highlighting a strong regional showing. The roundup also details Bishop Garrigan and North Union performances in golf and track, giving Humboldt-area sports fans a clear look at how neighboring schools are stacking up this week.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Clear Lake Boys Varsity Soccer @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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St. Edmond JV Baseball @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:00 pm -
Humboldt Reads May Book Club
Humboldt Public Library, 30 6th St N, Humboldt
10:30 am -
Charles City Girls Varsity Soccer @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:30 pm -
Clear Lake Varsity Baseball @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:00 pm -
St. Edmond Varsity Softball @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:30 pm -
Charles City Varsity Softball @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:30 pm -
Forest City JV Baseball @ Humboldt →
Humboldt High and Middle School, 1500 Wildcat Rd, Humboldt
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
Friday May 29
Tuesday June 2
Tuesday June 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Early Literacy Class →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
10:00 am -
Saturday Crafternoon →
River Hops Brewing, 1014 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
1:00 pm -
Badger Community Garage Sale →
211 1st Ave SE, Badger
1:00 pm -
Humboldt Reads May Book Club
Humboldt Public Library, 30 6th St N, Humboldt
10:30 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Thursday May 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MDS Staffing posted a job opening for Automation Technician in Humboldt. Apply here.
- LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Dakota City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Humboldt here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Dodge
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport to conduct a required a full-scale emergency diasaster drill this Tuesday morning,May 12th. (kqradio.com)
- Make It OK event is Thursday on the City Square (messengernews.net)
- FD earns win on Senior Night (messengernews.net)
Webster City
- Webster City High School gearing up for Awards Night this evening. (kqradio.com)
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