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Humboldt County residents push back against reopening of Rutland Quarry
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Iowa — The battle is heating up between a Humboldt County rock quarry and the people living nearby. The new owner of the Rutland Quarry plans to restart limestone mining. The first blast from the new owner last Friday led to homes shaking in Rutland and possibly...
Bacon Buddies show to debut at Humboldt County Fair Sunday
Humboldt, IA – A new addition to the Humboldt County Fair is coming to the fairgrounds this Sunday called Bacon Buddies, a program that lets those with special needs participate in showing an animal. Pam Davis is the assistant coordinator with the new show. Davis says they already have...
Rutland residents voice concerns over upcoming blasting at quarry
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors continue to deal with the Rutland Quarry during their regular meeting on Monday, July 22. Rutland resident Mary Catherine Ferry informed the board that some of the residents of Rutland have received a letter or a text message from Cole Anderson, owner of the Rutland Quarry. Both forms of communication stated that Anderson would begin blasting Thursday, July 25 and was offering to have the landowner’s home inspected.
2024 Humboldt County Fair Royalty announced
Humboldt, IA – The royalty for the 2024 Humboldt County Fair was announced at Wednesday night’s grandstand event which included the Queen Coronation, 4H Style Show, and the Little Miss and Mister Contest. Morgan Mayall was named the 2024 Humboldt County Fair Queen, with Ava Newton first runner-up,...
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