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

July 31, 2026

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

Spray plane crash lands near Algona; pilot suffers minor injuries

July 30, 2026

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

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. [...]

Rutland ‘Big Dam Fundraiser’ this Saturday

July 28, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Rutland, IA – The City of Rutland is inviting the public to help preserve one of the community’s signature landmarks during the annual “Big Dam Fundraiser” on Saturday, Aug. 1. Mayor Susan [...]

City of Humboldt to launch automated garbage collection this September

July 27, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt is preparing to roll out an automated garbage collection system beginning in September, a change city officials say will improve efficiency and increase safety for [...]

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

Spray plane crash lands near Algona; pilot suffers minor injuries

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

Rutland ‘Big Dam Fundraiser’ this Saturday

City of Humboldt to launch automated garbage collection this September

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

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