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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 […]

Wildcats sweep Webster City in basketball doubleheader

January 19, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA -The Humboldt Wildcats swept the Webster City Lynx in a basketball doubleheader at the Humboldt High School Gym on Tuesday night, with the girls winning 47-26. Joie Smith had […]

Bockleman introduced as new Humboldt City Adminstrator

January 18, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The new City Administrator of the City of Humboldt was introduced at Monday’s City Council meeting. It was the first in person City Council meeting for Cole Bockelman, […]

UDMO seeks funds from Humboldt County for fiscal year 2023

January 18, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – Upper Des Moines Opportunity gave the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors their annual update request for funding. Jamey Whitney has been the UDMO Director for the last […]

Humboldt hosts Webster City in NCC doubleheader

January 18, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA –Humboldt girls and boys basketball takes on North Central Conference rival Webster City tonight and KHBT is there for all of the action. The Wildcats girls are 8-6 overall […]

Republican candidate for House District 56 visits Humboldt County

January 18, 2022 Alex Benzegala

By Alex Benzegala, alexb@977thebolt.com Dakota City – A republican candidate running for a house seat of District 56 which includes Humboldt, Hancock and a portion of Wright County introduced himself to the Humboldt County Board […]