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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

Severe Weather Awareness Week March 24-28

March 24, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 24-28. That’s Humboldt County EMA […]

Thor man arrested for contempt after being in possession of dog after court order

March 23, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Thor, IA – A Thor man is once again in hot water with the law, this time charged with two counts of contempt of court for defying a judge’s order that barred […]

North-central Iowa man charged with neglect, 11 animals removed

March 21, 2025 Matt Scher

(Radio Iowa) – Webster City police searched a home Thursday to investigate allegations of animal neglect. During the search, authorities rescued 11 animals from the property. The living conditions within the residence were determined to […]

School Closings and Delays – March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025 Matt Scher

Humboldt, Twin Rivers, St. Mary’s Schools -Closed Literacy Night @ Taft Elementary School is STILL ON for 4:30p-7p tonight. Humboldt Kings Kids Preschool -No AM Preschool, Still will have Open House from 4:30 p-6:30p. Eagle […]

Business Weather Announcements – March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025 Matt Scher

Humboldt Public Library Closed Book Club now NEXT Thursday Taft Elementary School Literacy Night from 4:30p-7p STILL ON Unity Point Clinic (Humboldt) Opening at 9 a.m. today

Snow emergencies, parking restrictions in place for area communities

March 18, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com KHBT – Snow emergencies are in place for several communities ahead of Wednesday’s blizzard. The City of Humboldt has declared a snow emergency beginning Wednesday, March 19 starting at 7 a.m. and […]

Blizzard Warning, High Wind Warning for area Wednesday

March 18, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The final day of winter is tomorrow and the season will close with a bang as a blizzard is set to strike the area. The National Weather Service says […]

School Closings & Delays – March 19, 2025

March 18, 2025 Matt Scher

Humboldt, Twin Rivers, and St. Mary’s Schools Closed Humboldt Kings’ Kids Preschool Closed Belmond-Klemme Schools Closed Eagle Grove Schools Virtual learning day Fort Dodge Schools Closed Iowa Central Community College Virtual Classes Laurens-Marathon Schools Closed […]

Business Weather Announcements – Wednesday, March 19, 2025

March 18, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Bank Iowa Main office and drive-thru will close at noon. Brand FX (Pocahontas) Closed Wednesday, will reopen normal hours on Thursday. First Lutheran Church (Gilmore City) Lenten service is cancelled. First […]

HCSO deals with new scam posing as law enforcement

March 17, 2025 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A new scam has been reported by the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center, this time one that posed as law enforcement. Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger says a local […]