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Two dead following house fire in Pocahontas on Friday; two first responders injured

November 13, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Pocahontas, IA – Two people have died following a house fire Friday afternoon in Pocahontas. The victims were a 65-year-old woman and three-year-old child. One firefighter and one police officer also suffered [...]

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows community mourns death of middle school principal’s son

November 8, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Clarion, IA – The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District is mourning the loss of the 16-year-old son of its middle school principal following a fatal traffic accident Friday in Cedar Rapids. Superintendent Jared [...]

Humboldt & Twin Rivers begin reorganization study, community survey open through November 30

November 6, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Humboldt, IA – Humboldt and Twin Rivers school officials have begun studying a potential school district reorganization, with community feedback being sought through a survey open through the end of November. Both [...]

Clare man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine charges

November 6, 2026

By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com Sioux City, IA – A Clare man has pleaded guilty to federal methamphetamine charges following a two-year drug trafficking conspiracy in the Fort Dodge area. 57-year-old Sean Paxson pleaded guilty November 4, [...]

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 [...]

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Two dead following house fire in Pocahontas on Friday; two first responders injured

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows community mourns death of middle school principal’s son

Humboldt & Twin Rivers begin reorganization study, community survey open through November 30

Clare man pleads guilty to federal methamphetamine charges

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

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Two dead following house fire in Pocahontas on Friday; two first responders injured

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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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