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Obituary: Donna Jean Engel

Obituary: Donna Jean Engel

Donna Jean Engel, 94, of Waterloo, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Wellspring Living Health Center at Friendship Village surrounded by her family. Donna was born on January 19, 1931, in Waterloo, to Gerald P. and Euarda M. (Kline) Lichty. She graduated from Orange High School in 1949.

Obituary: Betty Brandhorst

Obituary: Betty Brandhorst

Betty L. Brandhorst, of Cedar Falls, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at UnityPoint Allen Hospital at age 83 years. She was born December 13, 1942 in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Everett and Barbara (Tiller) Kern. She married Rodger L. Brandhorst on December 2, 1961. They celebrated 63 years

Obituary: Mitchell "Mitch" Gates

Obituary: Mitchell "Mitch" Gates

Mitchell "Mitch" Gates, 38, of Evansdale, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Waterloo. He was born September 27, 1987, in Waterloo, son of Rhonda and Craig Gates. He married Cora Spooner on July 29, 2017, in Bremer County. Mitch was the regional facilities director for

Obituary: Rick Calhoon

Obituary: Rick Calhoon

Rick L. Calhoon age 71, of Buckingham, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri, on August 17, 1954, the son of Donald and Mary (Spears) Calhoon. Rick graduated from Davenport Central High School with the class of 1972.

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

Sponsored by the Hudson Herald & Hudson Post Office Dear Santa, My name is Harmoni Taylore. This year I have been nice. This year I would like to have a kitty. Love you, Santa! Your Friend, Harmoni Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 7 years old. This year

Pirates Bury Huskies; 3-3 At Christmas Break

Pirates Bury Huskies; 3-3 At Christmas Break

By Kevin Yoder On a night where holiday spirit was in the air, the Pirates unwrapped their most complete game of the pre-Christmas schedule and crushed Oelwein 71-33. The Hudson boys sit at .500 going into the break, but despite their record they continue to rank at the

Pirates Rally in Overtime to Upset Aplington-Parkersburg, Cruise Past Columbus Catholic

Pirates Rally in Overtime to Upset Aplington-Parkersburg, Cruise Past Columbus Catholic

By Student Contributor Siri Olsen The Hudson girls basketball team opened their week on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with an overtime upset over Class 2A No. 15-ranked Aplington-Parkersburg. The game got off to a slow start for the Pirates, who trailed 22-16 at halftime and 33-22 heading