Local News

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. […]

Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt and Twin Rivers Community School District have announced the names of the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The three finalists are Ken Hayes, Ryan Fedders, and Justin […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – Fort Dodge Police are investigating a Sunday evening stabbing incident that left one man injured. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, at approximately 7:56 p.m. Sunday, […]

The Humboldt County Republicans have announced their caucus next week. The caucus will be held on Monday, February 2 at the Event Center of the Humboldt County Fairgrounds. Participants may start gathering at 5:30 p.m. […]

The Humboldt County Democrats are set to hold their annual caucus next week. The caucus will be held on Monday, February 2 at the Pasquale’s party room in Humboldt, where participants may start gathering at […]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Gilmore City, IA – A gas leak led to a road closure in Gilmore City Monday morning. At 7:44 a.m., Humboldt County EMA Director Kyle Bissell told KHBT news that IA HWY […]