2026 – 97.7 The Bolt

Delphian “Del” Sandvig, 104

August 11, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

A funeral service for Delphian “Del” Sandvig, 104, of Humboldt, will be held on Friday, August 14, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, with visitation at the church an hour before the 12:00 pm service. Conversation […]

Humboldt football looks to return to playoffs with ‘Into the Storm’ mentality

August 10, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats are back on the practice field as they begin their first official week of preparation for the 2026 football season. For Humboldt head coach Derrick Elman, […]

Aileen Weld, 91

August 10, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Humboldt. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Humboldt. Services have been entrusted […]

Bayard man arrested following Fort Dodge altercation

August 10, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Bayard man has been arrested following an altercation Saturday night outside a Fort Dodge convenience store that left an 18-year-old man injured. The Fort Dodge Police Department […]

Former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz reflects on coaching career ahead of ABCA Hall of Fame induction

August 8, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Former Humboldt High School baseball coach Stu Fritz will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. Fritz spent four years in […]

Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 (8-8-2026)

August 8, 2026 Matt Scher

The August 8, 2026 edition of Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 features News & Sports Director Matt Scher speaking with former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz on his selection to the American Baseball Coaches Association […]

LeRoy Jorgensen, 85

August 7, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

Funeral Services for LeRoy Jorgensen, 85, of Humboldt, will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11th from 5-7pm at the church. […]

Shirley Decker, 80

August 6, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

A celebration of life visitation for Shirley will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt. A private family burial will be held in […]

Humboldt Farmers Market returns Saturday with four markets remaining in 2026 season

August 6, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matst@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Farmers Market returns to downtown Humboldt on Saturday as organizers prepare for the final four markets of the 2026 season. The market will be open from 8 […]

Humboldt City Council approves park improvements, tree removal contract and historic survey

August 4, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council approved several infrastructure projects, event requests and administrative actions during its meeting Monday evening. Among the night’s approvals was a request from Humboldt High School to […]