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Humboldt County farmer announces run for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District in U.S. House

July 14, 2025

Humboldt, IA (Radio Iowa) – A Republican from Humboldt has announced he’s running for Iowa’s fourth district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. 32-year-old Kyle Larsen is a third generation farmer making his first [...]

Humboldt softball falls 11-10 as Eagle Grove’s Jeske hits walk-off homerun in regional semifinal

July 12, 2025

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Eagle Grove, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats softball team fell to Eagle Grove 11-10 in a heartbreaking loss in the 3A-2 Semifinal Round Saturday night at Greenwood Park after Eagle Grove senior [...]

Humboldt softball defeats GHV 15-7 in six innings behind Armitage’s big night, advance to regional semis

July 10, 2025

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Abby Armitage lifted the Humboldt Wildcats to a 15-7 win over Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) Cardinals in six innings in the Class 3A-Region 4 First Round with her second two-run homerun [...]

Rolfe man arrested on multiple charges in alleged assault

July 3, 2025

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Rolfe, IA – An alleged assault in Pocahontas County landed a Rolfe man behind bars on multiple charges. According to a press release from the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff’s deputies with [...]

Humboldt Fourth of July Parade this week, Grand Marshal named

July 3, 2025

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The annual Humboldt Fourth of July Parade is in a couple of days with the fourth of July holiday as organizers continue to prepare for the annual event. Doug [...]

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Humboldt County farmer announces run for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District in U.S. House

Humboldt softball falls 11-10 as Eagle Grove’s Jeske hits walk-off homerun in regional semifinal

Humboldt softball defeats GHV 15-7 in six innings behind Armitage’s big night, advance to regional semis

Rolfe man arrested on multiple charges in alleged assault

Humboldt Fourth of July Parade this week, Grand Marshal named

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