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Humboldt football looks to return to playoffs with ‘Into the Storm’ mentality

August 10, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats are back on the practice field as they begin their first official week of preparation for the 2026 football season. For Humboldt head coach Derrick Elman, [...]

Bayard man arrested following Fort Dodge altercation

August 10, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Bayard man has been arrested following an altercation Saturday night outside a Fort Dodge convenience store that left an 18-year-old man injured. The Fort Dodge Police Department [...]

Former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz reflects on coaching career ahead of ABCA Hall of Fame induction

August 8, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Former Humboldt High School baseball coach Stu Fritz will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. Fritz spent four years in [...]

Humboldt Farmers Market returns Saturday with four markets remaining in 2026 season

August 6, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matst@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Farmers Market returns to downtown Humboldt on Saturday as organizers prepare for the final four markets of the 2026 season. The market will be open from 8 [...]

Humboldt City Council approves park improvements, tree removal contract and historic survey

August 4, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council approved several infrastructure projects, event requests and administrative actions during its meeting Monday evening. Among the night’s approvals was a request from Humboldt High School to [...]

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Humboldt football looks to return to playoffs with ‘Into the Storm’ mentality

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Former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz reflects on coaching career ahead of ABCA Hall of Fame induction

Humboldt Farmers Market returns Saturday with four markets remaining in 2026 season

Humboldt City Council approves park improvements, tree removal contract and historic survey

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Bayard man arrested following Fort Dodge altercation

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