Humboldt, Iowa, population 4,792 is seeking a high-quality candidate with strong, energetic, and visionary leadership skills to serve as their next City Administrator.  Humboldt is a small and safe community located in north central Iowa, just about 20 minutes from Fort Dodge and Algona, Iowa or 115 miles northwest of Des Moines, Iowa or 163 miles southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The City Administrator has 7 direct reports.  There is a total of thirty (30) full-time employees.  The annual operating budget is approximately $11 Million.

The Humboldt Municipal Airport hereby announces its fiscal years 2022, 2023 and 2024 goal of 1.06% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects. The proposed goals and rationale is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the City Administrator’s Office, 29 5th Street South, Humboldt, Iowa 50548 for 30 days from the date of this publication.

To View the DBE Program for the Humboldt Municipal Airport, please click here.

The City of Humboldt, Iowa (4,690) is seeking applicants for the position of Police Chief.  The City of Humboldt has been regionally known, and ranked near the top in Iowa as one of the safest communities.  The police chief will be part of a veteran leadership team and report to the city administrator to implement goals and priorities established by the city council.  Candidates must have a minimum associates degree in Law Enforcement or related college degree and five years increasingly responsible managerial experience in municipal law enforcement work.  An equivalent combination of experience may be substituted for education.  Position is full-time with excellent benefits.  Application and job description can be obtained at www.cityofhumboldt.org or at the City Clerk’s Office, 29 5^th Street South.  Send completed city application, cover letter, and resume to City Administrator, 29 5^th Street South, Humboldt, Iowa 50548; or by email to travisg@cityofhumboldt.org.  First review of applicants will be Friday, November 20, 2020.  The City of Humboldt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ATVs, Snowmobiles, ORVs & Off-Road Motorcycles may

be renewed NOW for the DNR 2021 License Year

at the Humboldt County Recorder’s Office

The HFAC will be opening for swimming lessons and lap swimming June 8th!

Swim Lessons will be offered for 2 Sessions the week of June 8th and the week of June 15th. For each session there will be 3 time slots per level. Levels 4-6 will run at 8:15am, 9am, & 9:45am. Levels 1-3 will run at 2pm, 2:45pm, & 3:30pm.

Swimming lesson sign-up will be WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD FROM 3PM TO 8PM & THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH FROM 3PM TO 8PM AT THE AQUATIC CENTER. Each time slot and sessions will have a certain capacity and when it is filled it is filled no exceptions. You can not sign up before these times, but if you miss these days you can sign up at the Rec Center. The cost is $25 per child and only available for Humboldt County Residents.

Lap Swim & Aquacise Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7a-8a, 12p-2p, & 4:30p-6p
Saturday: 7a-9a
Sunday: 12p-2p
Lap swimming will be available by reservation only and for 30 minute time slots. At this time lap swimming will be free for Humboldt County Reisdents only.

EFFECTIVE END OF BUSINESS DAY MARCH 18, 2020, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFHUMBOLDT.ORG OR LEFT IN THE DROP BOX. WE CAN ALSO BE REACHED BY PHONE 332-3435 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Yard Waste Burn Day will be Saturday April 25.  Burning is allowed between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. All fires must be constantly attended with a hose nearby. Burning is not allowed on City property including street right of ways.

Brush pick up day is set for Monday May 4. Brush pickup is limited to branches up to 7 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed close to the curb and away from sign posts and other things that might hinder the pick up, and is limited to one truck load per residence.