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Former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz reflects on coaching career ahead of ABCA Hall of Fame induction

August 8, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Former Humboldt High School baseball coach Stu Fritz will be inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2027. Fritz spent four years in […]

Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 (8-8-2026)

August 8, 2026 Matt Scher

The August 8, 2026 edition of Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 features News & Sports Director Matt Scher speaking with former Humboldt coach Stu Fritz on his selection to the American Baseball Coaches Association […]

LeRoy Jorgensen, 85

August 7, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

Funeral Services for LeRoy Jorgensen, 85, of Humboldt, will be held on Wednesday, August 12th at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Humboldt. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 11th from 5-7pm at the church. […]

Shirley Decker, 80

August 6, 2026 Dee Dee Wurn

A celebration of life visitation for Shirley will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home in Humboldt. A private family burial will be held in […]

Humboldt Farmers Market returns Saturday with four markets remaining in 2026 season

August 6, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matst@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Farmers Market returns to downtown Humboldt on Saturday as organizers prepare for the final four markets of the 2026 season. The market will be open from 8 […]

Humboldt City Council approves park improvements, tree removal contract and historic survey

August 4, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council approved several infrastructure projects, event requests and administrative actions during its meeting Monday evening. Among the night’s approvals was a request from Humboldt High School to […]

Coaches Corner powered by Comm 1 (8-1-2026)

August 1, 2026 Matt Scher

97.7 The Bolt mourns the loss of Program Director and Afternoon Host Craig Russell

July 31, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com With a heavy heart, we have some very sad news to share today. On Thursday July 30, we lost our friend and colleague, Craig Russell. Known to us and to countless listeners […]

Spray plane crash lands near Algona; pilot suffers minor injuries

July 30, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Algona, IA – A crop-dusting plane made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon in rural Algona after losing power, according to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the Kossuth County Law Enforcement […]

No charges filed in fatal Fort Dodge shooting after self-defense determination

July 30, 2026 Matt Scher

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Webster County Attorney’s Office has determined that a Fort Dodge man acted in self-defense during a fatal shooting last week, and no criminal charges will be filed. […]