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HCMH to open Symptomatic Drive Thru COVID Testing Site

September 17, 2021

Humboldt IA – Humboldt County Memorial Hospital released a statement on Friday regarding a new option for COVID-19 testing. The release said that HCMH is opening a new Symptomatic Drive-Thru COVID- 19 Testing site beginning [...]

Humboldt’s Harklau named to Make-A-Wish Iowa Board of Directors

September 17, 2021

Humboldt, IA -Ryan Harklau of Humboldt was appointed to the Make-A-Wish Iowa board of Directors recently. Harklau joins 4 other new members on the board, he is currently regional vice president for Farm Bureau Financial [...]

Threats made to Emmetsburg School District

September 17, 2021

Emmetsburg, IA – Emmetsburg Police released a statement this week about potential threats of harm made against students and staff at the Emmetsburg School District. Three juveniles were charged with the Class D Felony of [...]

Wildcats football aims to start season 4-0

September 17, 2021

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA -The Humboldt Football team is on the road tonight to face the 0-3 Boone Toreadors on their homecoming night. The Wildcats are 3-0 on the season and looking for [...]

Pocahontas Area School District passes bond

September 15, 2021

Pocahontas, IA – The Pocahontas Area School District passed a 22-million-dollar bond issue on Tuesday. The bond passed 61.49 % to 38.51 % and the money will go towards paying an 8.3-million-dollar addition to the [...]

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