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One dead, two injured in semi and SUV collision west of Algona Monday

April 28, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Kossuth County, IA – One person died and another two were injured in a semi and SUV collision west of Algona Monday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol crash report, at [...]

Humboldt girls’ soccer blanked 5-0 by Marshalltown

April 24, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Marshalltown, IA – The Humboldt Wildcats girls’ soccer team suffered their first loss of the season Friday in a 5-0 non-conference road match against the Marshalltown Bobcats. The Bobcats were led by [...]

Humboldt Middle School student charged with Arson in April 14 middle school bathroom fire

April 24, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Authorities have charged a Humboldt Middle School student with Arson in connection with an April 14th bathroom fire at the middle school. The Humboldt Middle School student, not identified [...]

Business Weather Announcements – April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

A few area businesses have weather related announcments today due to the weather forecast. *First Lutheran Food Pantry (Clarion) – no pantry hours tonight *Wright County Charitable Foundation 2026 Awards Ceremony (Rowan) – cancelled

School Closings – April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com A few area schools are closing early today due to the weather forecast. *Algona CSD – 2:30 p.m. dismissal, elementary buildings at 2:15 p.m. No after school activities. *Gilmore City-Bradgate – 1:30 [...]

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One dead, two injured in semi and SUV collision west of Algona Monday

Humboldt girls’ soccer blanked 5-0 by Marshalltown

Humboldt Middle School student charged with Arson in April 14 middle school bathroom fire

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School Closings – April 23, 2026

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One dead, two injured in semi and SUV collision west of Algona Monday

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