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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

2024 Halloween times and safety tips with Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger

October 29, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Halloween is Thursday and Humboldt County Sheriff Dean Kruger is reminding parents to extra cautious to keep their kids safe during this year’s spooky holiday. Sheriff Kruger says it’s […]

Jones to make jump from Humboldt PD to Humboldt County Sheriff

October 28, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – A familiar face in Humboldt is set to become the newest deputy sheriff in the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Officer David Jones of the Humboldt Police Department was […]

IHSAA releases 2024 football postseason matchups, Humboldt to host Clear Lake in Week 8 rematch

October 26, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – The Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) has released the official postseason brackets for football. The District Champion RPI No. 1 Humboldt Wildcats at 8-1 (5-0 3A-2) will get a […]

Humboldt claws back to score 28 unanswered points to beat Webster City 28-14

October 25, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – After trailing Webster City 14-0 at halftime, Humboldt scored 28 unanswered points to defeat Webster City 28-14 and conclude district play undefeated with a win over the Lynx at […]

Humboldt knocks off Forest City 3-1, head to Western Christian for Regional Final

October 24, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Forest City, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats’ volleyball team moved one step closer to advancing to the 2024 State Tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Forest City Indians Thursday night. The […]

HCSD Director of Transportation highlights National School Bus Safety Week

October 23, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – This week marks National School Bus Safety Week as those familiar yellow buses that tote children to and from school for the school day and activities have returned to […]

Humboldt sweeps GHV in 3A-2 First Round, will face Forest City Thursday

October 22, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats opened postseason play in the 3A-Region 2 First Round with a sweep of the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Cardinals. The Wildcats won in straight sets 25-16, 25-18, and 25-19 […]

Deadline to request absentee ballot is Monday

October 21, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Today at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to sign up for an absentee ballot to be mailed to you. Absentee Ballot forms can be filled out at the Humboldt […]

Humboldt clinches district title in 23-13 win over Clear Lake

October 18, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Clear Lake, IA – For the third time in the last four years, Humboldt’s football program clinched a district title, doing so Friday night at Lions Field in Clear Lake with a […]

Humboldt sweeps St. Edmond, clinches outright NCC title

October 17, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats’ volleyball team wrapped up regular season play on Thursday with a sweep over St. Edmond 3-0 to clinch an outright North Central Conference title. Humboldt […]