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Humboldt County Supervisors approve third reading of Commercial Wind Energy Ordinance following lengthy public hearing

July 13, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – After hearing more than 40 minutes of public testimony from supporters and opponents, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating commercial [...]

Humboldt softball season ends in Regional Semifinal Round

July 11, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Monroe, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats softball season came to an end Saturday night with a 10-0 loss to No. 5 (3A) Prairie City-Monroe in four innings in the Class 3A Region [...]

Humboldt baseball rallies past Algona 8-5, advances to Class 3A Substate Semifinal Round

July 10, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Algona, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats overcame an early deficit with a five-run fourth inning and leaned on dominant relief pitching to defeat Algona 8-5 Friday night in the opening round of [...]

Humboldt officials consider tougher rules for e-bikes, scooters after growing safety concerns

July 7, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council is considering tougher regulations on e-bikes, electric scooters and other micro-mobility devices after hearing concerns Monday about numerous close calls involving young riders throughout the community. [...]

Amendment to remove neighbor approval from Humboldt backyard chicken ordinance fails

July 7, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A proposal to remove the neighbor approval requirement from Humboldt’s proposed backyard chicken ordinance failed Monday night, leaving the ordinance unable to move forward before the City Council. Council [...]

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Humboldt County Supervisors approve third reading of Commercial Wind Energy Ordinance following lengthy public hearing

Humboldt softball season ends in Regional Semifinal Round

Humboldt baseball rallies past Algona 8-5, advances to Class 3A Substate Semifinal Round

Humboldt officials consider tougher rules for e-bikes, scooters after growing safety concerns

Amendment to remove neighbor approval from Humboldt backyard chicken ordinance fails

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