Month: April 2019

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa is one of several states considering raising the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Iowa Senator Chris Cournoyer says that high school […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Construction on Highways 3 and 169 in Humboldt will continue in the coming weeks. The Iowa Department of Transportation says patching work on Highway 3 still […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — After an incredible effort by community members, the historic Humota Theater of Humboldt is officially back open. The theater closed February 1, 2019. But after overwhelming […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — U.S. Senators Jodi Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are encouraging Iowans to participate in National Drug Take Back Day Saturday April 27th. Senator Grassley said […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Boone, Iowa — U.S. Senator Jodi Ernst (R-IA) will be running for reelection. Ernst announced her reelection campaign in a press release Tuesday. She will be kicking off her […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — No injuries reported after a vehicle struck a deer on 270th Street in Humboldt. Thomas Dean Schmoker, 84, of Fort Dodge was travelling westbound on 270th […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Hemp Act is likely to be approved this week, according to Senator Tim Kapucian (R-IA). The act will allow Iowa farmers to be […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Arnolds Park, Iowa — Vintage music collectors, now is your chance to become a part of Iowa history. The historic Roof Garden Ballroom is encouraging Iowans to donate memorabilia […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — On Monday, the cities of Humboldt and Dakota City will have their junk clean-up day. For Humboldt residents, any appliances, television sets, or other electronics will need […]