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Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen issues proclamation for Taft Park

October 2, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen has issued a proclamation requiring anyone under the age of 16 at Taft Park to be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. Jensen made [...]

Flood Watch issued for much of central Iowa Tuesday night through late Thursday

September 28, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com NWS – A Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through late Thursday night for much of central Iowa, including the Humboldt area. The National Weather Service in Des Moines [...]

Fort Dodge man arrested following homicide, officer-involved shooting

September 26, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – A 20-year-old Fort Dodge man has been arrested following a homicide and officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, an officer on patrol [...]

Former Humboldt Middle School building to open for final walk-through

September 25, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt Community Schools will provide one final opportunity for community members to walk through the old middle school building before it is demolished. Superintendent Ryan Fedders says the building [...]

Humboldt Volleyball finishes runner-up at Dike-New Hartford Tournament

September 19, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dike, IA – The No. 1 (3A) Humboldt volleyball team finished runner-up at the Dike-New Hartford Tournament Saturday, going 5-1 across six matches. The Wildcats opened the tournament with three pool-play victories, [...]

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Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen issues proclamation for Taft Park

Flood Watch issued for much of central Iowa Tuesday night through late Thursday

Fort Dodge man arrested following homicide, officer-involved shooting

Former Humboldt Middle School building to open for final walk-through

Humboldt Volleyball finishes runner-up at Dike-New Hartford Tournament

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Humboldt Volleyball finishes runner-up at Dike-New Hartford Tournament

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