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Humboldt elementary schools changing Halloween parties to Fall parties

October 13, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt elementary schools Taft and Mease are changing from their traditional Halloween themed parties to fall-themed parties. Humboldt Community School District’s superintendent Jim Murray tells KHBT news the […]

Sirens to sound for Operation EDITH tonight in Humboldt

October 11, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co., IA – Sirens will sound throughout Humboldt County tonight as part of Operation Edith, a life- saving drill that is part of Fire Prevention Week. At 6:30 p.m., sirens […]

Plan outlined by non-profit group for Reasoner Dam

October 9, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Reasoner Dam was the topic of discussion again at the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Monday morning session. Members of the 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit group […]

Humboldt sweeps IF-A 3-0

October 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Iowa Falls, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats volleyball team won their week six North Central Conference matchup at Iowa Falls-Alden 3-0 Thursday night. The Wildcats won the first set 25-13 with […]

Area business to auction off safe for fallen Algona police officer’s family today

October 5, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (KHBT) – A Templeton, Iowa company is holding a bidding fundraiser to benefit the family of fallen Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. Bidding on Quick Draw Safe’s Liberty Colonial 23 “United We […]

Humboldt cross country sees girls second, boys seventh at Dick Bell Invitational

October 4, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Eagle Grove, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats boys and Girls cross country were in Eagle Grove Tuesday for the 2023 Dick Bell Invitational. Individually, the girls race saw Humboldt’s Brynn Malo […]

Fort Dodge PD release name of victim in Sunday night shooting, no arrest made

October 2, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Fort Dodge Police have released the name of a Fort Dodge man gunned down Sunday night in a shooting. The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Jason […]

Sunday night shooting in Fort Dodge leaves one man dead

October 2, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977hebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Death Investigation is underway in Fort Dodge after reports of shots fired left an unidentified male deceased Sunday night. A call was received by the Webster […]

Fort Dodge man in custody after shooting in parking lot Wednesday afternoon

September 28, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A Fort Dodge man has been charged after allegedly firing a gun Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of Pet Supply Plus on 5th Ave S. in Fort […]

Humboldt Athletic Boosters raise $10,500 for fallen Algona PD officer

September 26, 2023 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Athletic Boosters were able to raise more funds for the family of slain Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram during Humboldt’s homecoming football game against Hampton-Dumont-CAL last […]