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By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt County Fair Board has announced the headliner and opening act at the 2025 Humboldt County Fair. That is Humboldt County Fair Board Member Kevin Cordray who says […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year property tax levy at their Monday evening session on April 7. The approved tax rate is $15.89 per $1,000 of assessed […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Sioux City, IA – A Humboldt County man pled guilty to federal drug and gun charges in federal court Tuesday, April 1. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Two separate shootings and a stabbing in less than 24 hours have been reported in Fort Dodge, resulting in non-life threatening injuries. The first shooting occurred Thursday night […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Last Thursday, March 20 was the official start of spring and with the warmer temperatures comes an increased risk for severe weather. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt County Pheasants Forever’s annual banquet is set for this Saturday at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Joel Hanus is a Humboldt County Pheasants Forever board member and says there […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The couple of March blizzards to affect the area didn’t just put a damper on the weather, but has also forced a local school district to extend its calendar […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]