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City of Humboldt moves forward with firm to begin search for new City Administrator

June 16, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt City Council has approved an agreement with Theia Management Consulting to assist in the search for the city’s next administrator following the upcoming departure of City Administrator [...]

Humboldt County EMA Launches Free Child Car Seat Inspection and Education Program

June 9, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt County Emergency Management is launching a new free child car seat inspection and education program aimed at helping parents and caregivers keep children safe on the road. Beginning [...]

Humboldt Parade Committee Gearing Up for July 4 Celebration

June 8, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Organizers are gearing up for the big Fourth of July celebration in Humboldt in a little less than a month as the nation marks its 250th birthday. A [...]

Former Humboldt County Supervisor Carl Mattes Dies at 88

June 8, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Newton, IA – Former Humboldt County Supervisor and longtime educator Carl Mattes has died. At Monday’s Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Bruce Reimers paid tribute to Mattes. “Carl was a [...]

Second Annual Beat Bash on Main in Dakota City this Saturday

June 4, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com The second annual Beat Bash on Maine fundraiser will take place Saturday in Dakota City. The event will help raise money to help local children participate in dance programs. The Saturday list [...]

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City of Humboldt moves forward with firm to begin search for new City Administrator

Humboldt County EMA Launches Free Child Car Seat Inspection and Education Program

Humboldt Parade Committee Gearing Up for July 4 Celebration

Former Humboldt County Supervisor Carl Mattes Dies at 88

Second Annual Beat Bash on Main in Dakota City this Saturday

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