Events – 97.7 The Bolt

Humboldt native to hold book signing on August 5

August 4, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt native Ted Meyer, who now resides in Houston, Tx., is returning to his hometown tomorrow for a book signing featuring his new book, “Championing The Cause of […]

Hy-Vee to host Fifth Annual Hog Roast on July 4

July 1, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – On July 4, Hy-Vee in Humboldt is hosting their Fifth Annual Hog Roast in their parking lot. The hog roast features pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, polish sausages, bakery fresh red […]

Volunteers needed for Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce Lemonade Stand at Wright Co. Fair

June 28, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Eagle Grove, IA – The Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for their lemonade stand at the Wright County Fair in Eagle Grove. The fair runs from July […]

Fort Dodge PD: 2022 Shellabration Parking & Traffic Information

June 9, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Fort Dodge Police Department released the following press release regarding the 2022 Shellabration festivities tomorrow in Fort Dodge: “This Saturday evening, Shellabration will be held at the […]

Parade of Choirs to be held tonight at HHS Auditorium

May 17, 2022 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt High School will be hosting the Parade of Choirs in the Humboldt High School Auditorium this evening. The presentation will feature the Humboldt High School Vocal Jazz, […]

Storm Spotting class at Iowa Central tonight

March 31, 2022 Alex Benzegala

Fort Dodge, IA -Tonight, Thursday, there is a free storm spotting class at Iowa Central Community College. The class is from 6-7:30 at the Bio Health Science Auditorium at ICC. The free education is being […]

Update from Humboldt County Zoning Administrator

March 25, 2022 Alex Benzegala

Humboldt, IA -Humboldt County Zoning Administrator Randy Krecklow has a public notice for property owners in Humboldt County. The permit fee is $100. Building and use change permit applications can be obtained from the Humboldt […]

Bret Michaels to headline Shellabration in June

March 23, 2022 Alex Benzegala

A big announcement was made this week about annual Shellabration Concert in Fort Dodge. Jim Reed is the President of Shellabration Inc and announces this years lineup. Reed says the he’s seen a positive response […]

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig talks to KHBT about National AG week

March 22, 2022 Alex Benzegala

Humboldt, IA – This week is National Agriculture week and Tuesday is National AG Day, KHBT talked to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig about the importance of agriculture to the state of Iowa. Secretary […]

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party in Gilmore City a success

March 7, 2022 Alex Benzegala

GILMORE CITY, IA -The Gilmore City Public Library hosted a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday morning. Gilmore City Public Library Director Lorna Naeve says the event was a success. Michelle Bissell is the Children’s […]