Local News

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed transfer of the Reasoner Dam to R.I.V.E.R. Development, Inc. while also approving property tax […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Dangerous heat and humidity will continue across north central, northwest, and west central Iowa today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 10 p.m. […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Police Department is asking residents to check their home security cameras as investigators work to identify those responsible for a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred over […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Fort Dodge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the city’s north-central neighborhood. According to a news release from the department, the […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Residents across much of western, central and northern Iowa should prepare for several days of dangerous heat beginning this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon Saturday […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Community School Board took several actions Monday night to prepare for the 2026-27 school year, approving new curriculum purchases, updated student policies, and reviewing summer facility improvements […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Sioux City, IA – A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine in the Fort Dodge area. According to […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt City Council discussed a potential replacement of the aging fuel pump at Humboldt Municipal Airport during its latest meeting, citing ongoing reliability issues that have left some […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand called for bipartisan leadership while outlining his priorities on health care, education, water quality and government accountability during a public […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The investigation continues into the theft of an electric bicycle belonging to one of Humboldt’s most recognizable residents, while community members have already stepped forward in a remarkable way […]