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 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 – 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 [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats picked up one of their biggest wins of the season Tuesday night, rallying for a 7-6 walk-off victory over No. 15 (2A) Pocahontas Area at Humboldt [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The historic Murray Bridge west of Rutland will remain closed indefinitely after an engineering inspection determined the structure suffered extensive damage in a May 5 crash. Located on [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – A longtime Humboldt Hy-Vee employee has earned one of the company’s highest honors. Marva Anderson has been named a recipient of the 2026 Richard N. Jurgens Legendary Customer Service [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com NWS – An Extreme Heat Warning has been extended for Humboldt County and much of central Iowa until 10 p.m. Wednesday. Heat index values as high as 107 degrees are expected, [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The new superintendent of the Humboldt and Twin Rivers Community School District is introducing himself to students, staff and community members as he prepares to begin his new role. [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The future of the historic Murray Bridge in Humboldt County appears uncertain after a recent engineering inspection found extensive structural damage caused by a collision involving farm equipment. [...]

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Farmers Market returns this Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m. to noon in downtown Humboldt with its annual Touch-a-Truck event. The market will once again fill the [...]