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More than 260 Humboldt County residents face Medicare Advantage and Prescription Plan cancellations

October 23, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – More than 87,000 Iowans are facing Medicare plan cancellations or discontinuations heading into 2027, including an estimated 264 beneficiaries in Humboldt County. The Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program and [...]

No. 5 (3A) Humboldt volleyball sweeps Nevada, moves within one win of State Tournament

October 22, 2026

The Wildcats will host No. 11 Unity Christian Tuesday night in the Class 3A-Region 4 championship. By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt volleyball team is one win away from the 2026 Iowa Girls [...]

Humboldt County Conservation Board sets December 1 deadline for Reasoner Dam agreement

October 21, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Conservation Board has set a December 1 deadline for R.I.V.E.R. Development, Inc. to finalize an agreement to take ownership of Reasoner Dam, following delays over [...]

Three Humboldt runners qualify for 2026 State Cross Country Championships in 3A

October 21, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Three Humboldt cross country runners will compete at the 2026 Iowa High School Cross Country Championships after earning individual qualifying spots at Wednesday’s Class 3A state qualifying meet in [...]

West Bend man hospitalized following pickup-semi crash near Mallard

October 21, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Mallard, IA – A West Bend man was transported to the hospital following a collision involving a pickup truck and a semi Monday evening at an intersection near Mallard in Palo Alto [...]

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More than 260 Humboldt County residents face Medicare Advantage and Prescription Plan cancellations

No. 5 (3A) Humboldt volleyball sweeps Nevada, moves within one win of State Tournament

Humboldt County Conservation Board sets December 1 deadline for Reasoner Dam agreement

Three Humboldt runners qualify for 2026 State Cross Country Championships in 3A

West Bend man hospitalized following pickup-semi crash near Mallard

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