Local News

Humboldt, Iowa — On Sunday, April 8th, the Humboldt Law Enforcement team responded to a call of a robbery at the Kum and Go Gas Station at 1212 8th Avenue North in Humboldt. The call came […]

By: Nathan Bloechl — nathanb@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — One person is dead as a result of a traffic accident in Humboldt last night. The Iowa State Patrol says 61-year old Olaf Engman of Humboldt died as a […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — The 3rd Annual Cruisin For a Cure Car Show will be coming up Saturday, April 14th from 10am-2pm in the Humboldt Hyvee parking lot. There will be a free […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported a tractor flipping into a ditch on Tuesday, April 3rd. Gail Smith was driving a 1997 John Deere Tractor southbound in the 2100 […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, Iowa — The Fort Dodge Harmony Brigade Barbershop Chorus will be presenting their 71st Annual Show “That’s Life” on April 7th with shows at 2pm and 7pm at the Fort […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, Iowa — According to Brookstone Lodge and Suites there are plans to build a new hotel that will be connected to Fort Frenzy in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The new hotel […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Des Moines, Iowa — The 2018 Spring Auction will be held on April 14th this year at the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines by the DNR. […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Bancroft, Iowa — The Wranglers Grace Café has received word that they’ve made the top ten for the 2018 Best Burger Contest in Iowa. Owner Elaine Edwardson was overcome with emotions when […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — HCMH has broken ground today on their big construction project that has been in the works for awhile now. CEO Michelle Sleiter invites all to attend the […]

By: Austin Vaught — austinv@977thebolt.com Humboldt, Iowa — The Humboldt Women’s Club will be having a meeting at the Faith United Methodist Church on April 5th at 7pm. The meeting will be held by Mike […]