Local News

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — The Humboldt City Council has appointed a new police officer for the city of Humboldt. Mitchell Skow, a long time resident of the Humboldt area and […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Next week is your last chance to see the Humboldt School Vocal Music Department this year. Their final concert – Parade of Choirs – will feature […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — No injuries reported after a pick-up truck entered a ditch and rolled over in Humboldt. According to a report from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Kyle […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Iowans can help Stamp Out Hunger this weekend. National Stamp Out Hunger Day is this Saturday. U.S. Postal Carriers will be picking up non-perishable food items to help support […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Senator Jodi Ernst (R-IA) is reintroducing legislation this week that aims to improve transparency and strengthen the voices of Iowa’s small businesses in the federal […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa —The Mobile Food Pantry will be open tonight in Humboldt County. A load of food will be available at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds including produce, meat, bread, […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Corn planting has begun in northern Iowa. According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, 36% of Iowa corn has been planted as […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Washington, D.C. — A Humboldt teenager is a national award winner. Samuel Sexe, 18, was honored in Washington, D.C. for his volunteer work. Samuel, along with 100 other top […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa residents that require a service animal will no longer have to pay additional pet fees when renting a home. Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) approved […]