January 2022 – Page 3 – 97.7 The Bolt

Humboldt teenager arrested after threatening to bring gun to school

January 25, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Police Department reports that on Monday evening a 14 year-old student at Humboldt Middle School made a social media post that told students not to come […]

Reasoner Dam Project update: County to consider other options

January 24, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday accepted a recommendation from the Humboldt County Conservation Board regarding the Reasoner Dam project. Conservation Director Todd Lee […]

IGHSAU sanctions Girls Wrestling; Humboldt girls finish 14th at State

January 24, 2022 Alex Benzegala

Photo Courtesy of Amber Beers By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA -It was announced at the Iowa High School girls wrestling tournament on Saturday in Coralville that the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has […]

Reasoner Dam Project update: Conservation Board chooses option #2

January 21, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA -The Humboldt County Conservation Board have made a decision on how to move forward with the Reasoner Dam Project. At their January 19th meeting, the Board unanimously voted to […]

HCMS requests funding for Humboldt County Fair

January 21, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt County Memorial Society requested funding for the Humboldt County Fair in the amount of $25,000 at this week’s Humboldt County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. Humboldt County […]

Charges dropped against animal activist accused of breaking into Iowa Select hog site in Dows

January 21, 2022 Alex Benzegala

Clarion, IA – Charges have been dropped against an animal activist who was set to stand trial on Thursday in Wright County District Court in Clarion. 35-year-old Matthew A. Johnson of Cresco was accused of […]

Fundraiser for Humboldt Softball on Sunday at Boldt Nutrition

January 20, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA –The Humboldt Softball program is having a fundraiser on Sunday at Boldt Nutrition in Humboldt. Softball Head Coach Katie Schuelke has some details on the event. Schuelke explains what […]

Northland Auto moving locations later this year

January 20, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A big change is coming for Northland Auto in Humboldt. Here’s Owner Preston Peterson on the announcement. Peterson explains why Northland Auto is moving locations. Peterson says that […]

HCSD Superintendent highlights school board meeting

January 20, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala alexb@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – At this week’s Humboldt Community School District School Board meeting, there several topics of interest surrounding HCSD schools. School Superintendent Jim Murray highlights a collaborative work session […]

Fort Dodge man sentenced to federal prison for receiving child pornography

January 20, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Fort Dodge man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on charges of receiving child pornography. A press release from the United […]