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[ October 2, 2026 ] Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen issues proclamation for Taft Park Featured
[ September 28, 2026 ] Flood Watch issued for much of central Iowa Tuesday night through late Thursday Featured
[ September 26, 2026 ] Fort Dodge man arrested following homicide, officer-involved shooting Featured
[ September 26, 2026 ] Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 (9-26-2026) Coaches Corner
[ September 25, 2026 ] Former Humboldt Middle School building to open for final walk-through Featured

Former Humboldt County teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of student

April 30, 2025 Matt Scher

Humboldt County, IA – A former teacher in Humboldt County pled guilty in federal court on Wednesday, April 30 to sexual exploitation of a student. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]

Robinson signs with Iowa Lakes Community College to wrestle

April 29, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – One of the most decorated wrestlers in Humboldt High School girls’ wrestling history has announced her decision to wrestle at the collegiate level. Humboldt senior Brooklyn Robinson officially signed […]

Dakota City city-wide clean up day next week

April 29, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – Dakota City’s city-wide clean up day is less than a week a way and the city is asking residents to prepare for next Monday. Dakota City officials say […]

Stronger winds develop over Northwestern Iowa

April 28, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com KHBT – The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for our area through 7 p.m. Southerly winds are increasing across the area due to an approaching storm. Sustained winds […]

Area School Announcements – April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com KHBT- Some area schools are announcing early releases ahead of Monday’s potential severe weather. -Humboldt, Twin Rivers, and St. Mary’s Schools *Closing an hour early, no evening activities -Gilmore City-Bradgate *Closing at […]

Moderate risk of severe weather on Monday

April 28, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com KHBT – The National Weather Service (NWS) says a moderate level four out of five risk for severe weather exists for the area today. Meteorologist at the NWS Rod Donavon on today’s […]

‘Shag the Drag’ returns to Humboldt and Dakota City on Friday, Grand marshals revealed

April 23, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The popular car cruise ‘Shag The Drag’ is returning to Dakota City and Humboldt on the fourth Friday of April, May, and June. Jennifer and Greg Tille, who helped […]

Two-vehicle accident in Humboldt leaves two vehicles totaled, one driver cited

April 22, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A two-vehicle accident in Humboldt left both vehicles totaled Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 2:45 p.m., a 2007 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on 12th St. N. at the intersection […]

Two juveniles apprehended in pursuit on U.S. 20 Monday east of Fort Dodge

April 21, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Two juveniles were apprehended in a high speed chase on U.S. Highway 20 Monday afternoon near Duncombe. At approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, the Fort Dodge […]

HCSO to start process in finding new deputy after resignation

April 21, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA- The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Humboldt County Board of Supervisors discussed the next steps regarding a vacancy in the department at Monday’s session at the Humboldt County Courthouse […]