Local News

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A Humboldt financial institution is celebrating a major milestone this week. Bank Iowa marked its 50th anniversary Thursday with an open house at its downtown Humboldt location, thanking customers […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A business that started as a retirement hobby has grown into one of Humboldt’s largest food manufacturers, and Wednesday the community was invited to celebrate that success. Sister’s Home […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The 2026 Humboldt County Fair runs Tuesday, July 21 through Monday, July 27, featuring seven days of 4-H and FFA competitions, livestock shows, carnival rides, family entertainment and grandstand […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – After hearing more than 40 minutes of public testimony from supporters and opponents, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating commercial […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council is considering tougher regulations on e-bikes, electric scooters and other micro-mobility devices after hearing concerns Monday about numerous close calls involving young riders throughout the community. […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A proposal to remove the neighbor approval requirement from Humboldt’s proposed backyard chicken ordinance failed Monday night, leaving the ordinance unable to move forward before the City Council. Council […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Clarion, IA – Motorists traveling between Clarion and Goldfield will have two more weeks before a major highway closure begins. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that the closure of […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Webster City, IA – The Iowa State Patrol has identified the two drivers who died following a wrong-way crash Wednesday on Highway 20 near Webster City. According to the Iowa State Patrol, […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Webster City, IA – Two people are dead following a wrong-way crash Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 20 near Webster City. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Fourth of July Parade is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th, as organizers hope to make this year’s celebration one of the largest in […]