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Man wanted on federal charges at-large in Pocahontas County

July 10, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@97thebolt.com Pocahontas, IA – Authorities say a man wanted on federal arrest warrants is still at-large after last being seen in rural Pocahontas County. In a press release on Facebook Wednesday morning, the […]

HCSD, Humboldt BOS, and HCSO discuss collaboration on School Resource Officer

July 8, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – Discussion on the details of a School Resource Officer for the Humboldt Community School District provided by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was held at Monday’s Humboldt County […]

Humboldt falls to Emmetsburg 4-1 in non-conference play

July 5, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt softball fell 4-1 Friday night in a home non-conference matchup with the Emmetsburg E-Hawks. Emmetsburg would get on the board in the first inning with Saige Brown reaching […]

Humboldt baseball and softball split non-conference tilts with Spencer

July 3, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt baseball and softball teams hosted the Spencer Tigers in non-conference play Wednesday night, with baseball picking up a 9-6 win and softball falling 12-7. In baseball, Humboldt […]

Gov. Reynolds expands Disaster Proclamation to include Humboldt County

July 3, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (Iowa) – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has expanded the number of counties included in her Disaster Proclamation due to the flooding that impacted Iowa on June 26. In a press release by […]

First State Bank and Humboldt Athletic Boosters helping to raise funds for Spencer flooding

July 3, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – After recent flooding in northwest Iowa left the community of Spencer reeling, a Humboldt area business along with the Humboldt Athletic Boosters is answering the call as Humboldt High […]

Fort Dodge teen dies in one-vehicle accident, two injured

July 3, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Fort Dodge teen is dead and two others injured in a one-vehicle crash late Tuesday night in Fort Dodge. According to the Iowa State Patrol, A 2013 […]

City of Humboldt provides flooding update for Friday

June 28, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt released more information today for the ongoing flooding for the area Friday. The City of Humboldt is now shifting focus from flood mitigation to […]

Water set to breach roadway at 15th St. N from river flooding

June 26, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders tells KHBT news that the West Fork of the Des Moines River is expected to breach the road at 15th St. N, between […]

City of Humboldt updates community on water conservation during river flooding

June 26, 2024 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt updated the community on water conservation during the river flooding. City of Humboldt Press Release for Water Conservation: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! We appreciate […]