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No. 5 Humboldt volleyball’s record-setting season ends against No. 1 Western Christian in 3A Semifinals

November 4, 2026

Wildcats finish 39-5 with a program-record 39 victories and a second consecutive appearance in the Class 3A semifinals. By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Coralville, IA – Humboldt’s record-setting volleyball season came to an end Wednesday in the [...]

Democrats win Iowa’s top races; Humboldt County favors Republicans

November 4, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Des Moines, IA – Democrats scored major victories in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm election, winning Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, the governor’s office and three of the state’s four congressional districts. Democrat Josh Turek [...]

No. 5 Humboldt volleyball defeats Solon in four sets, advances to Class 3A Semifinal rematch with No. 1 Western Christian

November 3, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Coralville, IA – The No. 5 Humboldt Wildcats are headed back to the Class 3A state volleyball semifinals for the second consecutive year after defeating No. 4 Solon in four sets Tuesday, [...]

Pomeroy man sentenced to up to 100 years in prison for child sexual abuse

November 2, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Calhoun County, IA – A Pomeroy man will serve at least 70 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole or work release after being convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a child [...]

Fort Dodge man sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

November 2, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Sioux City, IA – A 44-year-old man with ties to Fort Dodge and Des Moines has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine [...]

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No. 5 Humboldt volleyball’s record-setting season ends against No. 1 Western Christian in 3A Semifinals

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No. 5 Humboldt volleyball defeats Solon in four sets, advances to Class 3A Semifinal rematch with No. 1 Western Christian

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