Month: May 2019

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com It’s officially tornado season in Iowa. But at the time of this broadcast, there has not been one single twister reported in the state. Meteorologist Chad Hahn at the […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — The Humboldt City Council has approved incentives for downtown buildings including improving traffic safety and putting in sidewalks and streetlights. Humboldt City Administrator Travis Goedken says […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Senator Jodi Ernst (R-IA) says a vote will be held this week on a disaster relief package for areas of Iowa affected by recent flooding. […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com West Bend, Iowa — The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa is hosting its annual Blessing of the Bikes Saturday, June 1st. The event kicks off at […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Humboldt area residents will get the chance to view a piece of history this weekend when the Model A Club of Humboldt hosts the Hawkeye Model […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Washington, D.C. — May is National Military Appreciation Month and U.S. Senator Jodi Ernst (R-IA) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to recognize contributions of Iowa’s service members and […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Industrial hemp production may soon be legal in the state of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) signed the bill this week but Iowa Agriculture Secretary […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — No injuries reported after a car was struck in the parking lot of Hy-Vee in Humboldt Wednesday morning. According to a report from the Humboldt County […]