August 2021 – Page 3 – 97.7 The Bolt

Authorities seek information in Sunday shooting in Fort Dodge

August 23, 2021 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala – alexb@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Fort Dodge Police Continues to investigate a shooting in Fort Dodge on Sunday afternoon. Police responded to a report of shots fired at 1:58 pm near […]

Cyclone Regional Training Center Fundraiser in Humboldt a success

August 23, 2021 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala – alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA -The Cyclone Regional Training Center Fundraiser was Saturday at the Humboldt Country Club. Iowa State Head Wrestling Coach and Humboldt native Kevin Dresser said the event was yet […]

Facilities study for Humboldt School District shows updates needed

August 23, 2021 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala Humboldt, IA – At last week’s Humboldt School Board Meeting, the board heard from Ryan Ellsworth from Estes Construction in Davenport on a recent facilities study. Here’s Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray. […]

Humboldt to hire consulting firm to lead city adminstrator search Monday

August 23, 2021 Alex Benzegala

Humboldt, IA -Humboldt City Council is holding a special meeting Monday to choose a consultant to hire the next city administrator of Humboldt. Current City Administrator Travis Goedken has more. Goedken says that after the […]

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Humboldt Softball Coach retires after 25 year run

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala

Humboldt, IA – It was announced recently that longtime Humboldt softball coach Doug Van Pelt is retiring as head coach of the Wildcats Softball program after 25 years of service. Van Pelt had been the […]

Disaster Relief committee disbands

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala

An organization that provided disaster relief money to Humboldt County and surrounding areas is disbanding. Humboldt County Board of Supervisor David Lee was a committee member on the long term recovery board and says the […]

Two injured in Wednesday car crash in Humboldt County

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala

Humboldt, IA – A car accident in Humboldt County on Wednesday afternoon left a Fort Dodge man and San Antonio Texas woman severely injured. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of 230th St. And […]

Iowa’s unemployment rises slightly in July

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala

Des Moines, IA – Iowa Workforce Development released a statement on Friday detailing Iowa’s unemployment rate. The press release said that Iowa’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 percent in July 2021 from 4 percent […]

Webster County Courthouse adding security measures

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala

Fort Dodge, IA -The Webster County Sheriff’s Office released a press release this week detailing changes to Webster County Courthouse security. Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, all people entering the courthouse will pass through an […]

Coaches Corner 8-14-21 Volleyball

August 20, 2021 Alex Benzegala