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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 [...]

Humboldt County BOS set August public hearing on Reasoner Dam transfer

July 27, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Dakota City, IA – The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed transfer of the Reasoner Dam to R.I.V.E.R. Development, Inc. while also approving property tax [...]

Heat Advisory remains in effect across north central Iowa through tonight

July 27, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Dangerous heat and humidity will continue across north central, northwest, and west central Iowa today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 10 p.m. [...]

Humboldt Police request community’s help in overnight vehicle burglary investigation

July 26, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – The Humboldt Police Department is asking residents to check their home security cameras as investigators work to identify those responsible for a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred over [...]

Fort Dodge Police investigating fatal Friday afternoon shooting

July 25, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Fort Dodge, IA – The Fort Dodge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the city’s north-central neighborhood. According to a news release from the department, the [...]

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City of Humboldt to launch automated garbage collection this September

Humboldt County BOS set August public hearing on Reasoner Dam transfer

Heat Advisory remains in effect across north central Iowa through tonight

Humboldt Police request community’s help in overnight vehicle burglary investigation

Fort Dodge Police investigating fatal Friday afternoon shooting

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