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By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com With temperatures on the rise, so are scam phone calls. Bess Ellenson, a spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) says scammers like to take advantage of people in […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — No injuries were reported after a car accident in Humboldt Monday morning. According to a police report from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, Tulekka Marie Torgerson, […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Iowa City, Iowa — Iowa gas prices are on the rise again. Rose White, spokeswoman for AAA Iowa, says “when the demand increases, so does the pump price.” Rose […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Minor injuries  reported after a multiple car-collision this weekend in Humboldt. Angela Bradwell, 33, of Humboldt, was stopped facing southbound on US 169, waiting to turn […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Dakota City, Iowa — The Humboldt Dakota City Chamber is having their annual appreciation banquet tonight. A meal will be provided by River Valley Orchards, live music from Jerod […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa is one of several states considering raising the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Iowa Senator Chris Cournoyer says that high school […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — Construction on Highways 3 and 169 in Humboldt will continue in the coming weeks. The Iowa Department of Transportation says patching work on Highway 3 still […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — After an incredible effort by community members, the historic Humota Theater of Humboldt is officially back open. The theater closed February 1, 2019. But after overwhelming […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — U.S. Senators Jodi Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are encouraging Iowans to participate in National Drug Take Back Day Saturday April 27th. Senator Grassley said […]

By: Sam T. Jensen — samj@977thebolt.com Boone, Iowa — U.S. Senator Jodi Ernst (R-IA) will be running for reelection. Ernst announced her reelection campaign in a press release Tuesday. She will be kicking off her […]