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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Voters will go to the poll Nov. 3 during the General Election to decide whether to vote yes or no on a proposed 1/2 percent sales tax with money earmarked for a new pool in Humphrey. Democrat photo

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Voters to decide 1/2% sale tax hike

Wed, 10/14/2020 - 4:00am
Income will support new pool

Humphrey is about to find out if residents are willing to help finance a new swimming pool.

A 1/2 percent sales tax increase is proposed on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a new pool.

The city has about $500,000 set aside for a new pool, but needs the sales tax to help finance it. It also could seek grants and will establish a capital campaign to raise funds locally.

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