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Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are one of Iowa’s most common hazards. It’s important to prepare for these types of emergencies. Do you know what to do when severe weather affects your workplace? How do you […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council began the necessary steps to relocate the Humboldt Police Department from the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) during their Monday session. The council has agreed […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Music Program is inviting the public to their annual Soup and Song concert Tuesday, March 10 at the high school cafeteria and auditorium on the campus of […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt County, IA – A one vehicle rollover crash Saturday resulted in no injuries in Humboldt County. According to the crash report from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:20 […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The 14th Annual Meals from the Heartland Event in Humboldt County returns later this month as the organization is set to hit a milestone. The annual meal packaging event […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt has announced a proposed property tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann says the Iowa property tax system is broken […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – More details regarding a two-vehicle accident last Tuesday north of Humboldt on US Highway 169 that resulted in a vehicle rollover are being released by authorities. According to the […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com (NWS) – The National Weather Service (NWS) says a Red Flag Warning will be in effect Wenesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for critical fire weather conditions for a large swath […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Calhoun County, IA – A rollover crash involving a charter bus transporting the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team left one person dead and several injured Wednesday morning in rural Calhoun County. […]