Articles by Sam T. Jensen

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA — Those traveling northbound this week for Thanksgiving may want to take some precautions. According to a briefing from the Des Moines National Weather Service, moderate […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA — No injuries are reported after a car struck a deer in Humboldt County Saturday night. According to a police report from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA — As first reported on November 12th on KHBT, propane prices continue to soar as demand remains high for the product. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA — The new wellness hub at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is officially open. HCMH held an open house event on Sunday. Attendees were invited to tour the […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA — A Humboldt city councilman is currently being held at the Humboldt County Jail after a car accident Thursday night. According to a news release from the […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA — With Thanksgiving and Christmas swiftly approaching, United Parcel Service is looking to hire seasonal workers in northwest Iowa. Jon Bowers, director of learning technology at […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is on track to generate even more money from sports gambling this month. The IRGC reports roughly $46.5 million […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Sioux Center, IA — Those in rural northwest Iowa may soon have access to broadband internet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in a press release last week that […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA — Iowa’s unemployment rate is increasing; Iowa Workforce Development Deputy Director Ryan West says the increase is due to a change in labor force. The state […]