Local News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Historic river flooding is set to arrive in Humboldt on Wednesday in the West Fork of the Des Moines River. In a meeting held by the Humboldt County Emergency […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co.,  IA – The fourth of July is around the corner and local law enforcement is reminding residents throughout the area of the many fireworks ordinances in place for municipalities. The […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co., IA – The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the West fork of the Des Moines River. The flood warning includes the area from Bradgate south […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt Co., IA – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the East and West forks of the Des Moines River. The East Fork watch includes the area from […]