Hudson Days 2026 Schedule of events
Here's your guide to all the Hudson Days 2026 events- starting today!
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Hudson Herald
Showing Up for Small Town USA
Answering the call for our community. Behind some of our biggest moments are volunteers.
By Dani McCulley
Last week, my intern, Ken, and I were at the Hudson Volunteer Fire & Rescue station talking with Fire Inc. President, firefighter and EMT Tina Petersen for this year’s Hudson Days issue
Obituary: Samuel “Sam” Gearhart
Samuel “Sam” Gearhart, born March 21, 1977, was called home to his Lord and Savior. Sam was bigger than life in every way. Known for his loyalty, generous heart, uncanny intelligence and unforgettable spirit,
Sam touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew and
Hamilton Sentencing Rescheduled for July 17; Defense Files for New Trial
The sentencing hearing for Jacob Hamilton, who was convicted in May of willful injury causing serious injury in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Zachary Drinovsky in Hudson, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 17.
The hearing was originally scheduled for Aug. 7. However, court records show the State
Soo Line: Ashley Smiley on Her Team’s Motto: “Heart, Hustle and Hudson Soccer”
By Soo Greiman
Even if you don’t know much about soccer, you realize Ashley Smiley and her husband, Ben, are skilled coaches recognized for bringing heart and soul to a sport they are passionate about.
For the past nine years, they have coached girls’ soccer at Hudson High School,
Pirates Build Early Lead, But Sixth-Inning Rally Ends Season
by Chris Rueber
A rainout last Friday pushed the Hudson baseball team’s first-round district game back to Monday of this week. The Pirates were up against a familiar NICL foe, Aplington-Parkersburg, in a game played at South Hardin High School in Eldora.
Slow starts have doomed the
Dr. Power Sports nomination brings Can-Am for a Cause award to Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA
By Dani McCulley
A conversation about sponsoring Cattle Congress sparked an opportunity that will benefit Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA members for years to come.
That conversation led Dr. Power Sports owner Travis Reid to think of Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA when Can-Am introduced