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Obituary: Richard "Dick" Saul

Obituary: Richard "Dick" Saul

Richard "Dick" Allen Saul, 91, of Cedar Falls, IA formally of Lansing, IA and Alamo, TX passed away November 6, 2025, at Ravenwood Memory Care Unit, Waterloo,IA. Dick was born on June 6, 1934, to Thomas and Thelma (Wood) Saul. He graduated from West High in Waterloo.

Hudson FFA Students Attend the 98th National Convention

Hudson FFA Students Attend the 98th National Convention

By Kaelyn Wolfe, Hudson FFA Chapter Reporter Seventeen students represented the Hudson FFA Chapter at the 98th National FFA Convention, held Oct. 29–Nov. 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual event draws more than 73,000 FFA members and guests from across the country. Hudson FFA members in attendance included

Iowa Voices: Political Violence

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it out By: Jeff Kaufmann - Chairman, Republican Party of Iowa We keep hearing calls to “encourage thoughtful discourse” and “discourage violent rhetoric.” That’s true, and I have. One political party keeps crossing the

Soo Line: Blessed Beyond Measure: Notebooms Have Much to Be Thankful For

By Soo Greiman Jessi and Derek Noteboom will never forget the day their son was born — and as Thanksgiving approaches, they’re filled with deep gratitude for the many hands and hearts that helped bring him safely into the world. “It was just our normal Sunday routine,” Jessi recalled of

Farmers invited to attend meeting on Bokashi Fertilizer November 23

Veterans Freedom Farms (VF3) is inviting community members, farmers and supporters to a meeting focused on sustainable agriculture, veteran employment and regenerative farming practices. The event will highlight the latest VF3 initiatives aimed at helping veterans build agricultural careers while strengthening local food systems. The keynote speaker, Clarence “Cab” Baber,

Hudson Lions Honored for Visionary Service

Hudson Lions Honored for Visionary Service

The Warren Coleman Award recognizes Iowa Lions Club members who exemplify outstanding community service and dedication to the Lions mission. Hudson Lions Club President Bert Strayer (right) presented the award to Jim Phares (left) and Bruce Johnson (center) in recognition of their years of commitment to Lions KidSight vision screenings.

Obituary: Miro “Merf” Merfeld

Obituary: Miro “Merf” Merfeld

Miro “Merf” Merfeld, of Ankeny, formerly of Hudson, passed away at Ramsey Village in Des Moines on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was 84 years old. Born on January 9, 1941, in Lodz, Poland to Wladyslaw Bartosik and Marjanna (Raczkowska) Bartosik, Miro's early years were influenced by being