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Obituary: Martha Watson

Obituary: Martha Watson

Martha Watson, 96, of Reinbeck, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Reinbeck City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the graveside at the

A Mission to Subscribe To: Hudson Herald Launches Online Presence

A Mission to Subscribe To: Hudson Herald Launches Online Presence

By Danielle McCulley After 117 years of bringing local news to Hudson, Iowa, the Hudson Herald has officially launched an online presence—allowing new readers to subscribe and current subscribers to renew their printed newspaper with ease at www.hudherald.com. The site also features select articles and updates from

Soo Line: Come Showcase Your Talent! National Cattle Congress Bread, Cookies, Pies and Chili Cooking Contests Want You to Enter This Week

Soo Line: Come Showcase Your Talent! National Cattle Congress Bread, Cookies, Pies and Chili Cooking Contests Want You to Enter This Week

By Soo Greiman During last year’s National Cattle Congress, my family and I earned a little place in the history books by doing well in several contests held at its Waterloo fairgrounds. But instead of showing you the photos my grandsons entered that won prize money, or my sons’

Pirates Sweep East Marshall Tournaments; Both JV and Varsity Bring Home Titles

Pirates Sweep East Marshall Tournaments; Both JV and Varsity Bring Home Titles

By Zac Ceresa The Hudson volleyball program had a dominant showing on Saturday, Sept. 13, as both the JV and Varsity teams went undefeated at their respective tournaments hosted by East Marshall. Both squads walked away with championship titles, continuing to build momentum mid-season. The JV team improved to 4-1

#3 Tigers Defeat Pirates

#3 Tigers Defeat Pirates

By Kevin Yoder The Pirates wrapped up the toughest non-district schedule in Class 1A last Friday night with a 41-14 loss at the hands of the South Hardin Tigers. South Hardin started fast and kept their foot on the gas through the entire first half. Their running game put the

Tigers Deal Pirate JV First Loss 28-12

Tigers Deal Pirate JV First Loss 28-12

By Kevin Yoder Monday night the Hudson Pirate JV football team headed back to Eldora in an attempt to avenge the varsity defeat from the Friday before. Dressing only 17 players, the Pirates fought valiantly, but came up a bit short. Following a first quarter touchdown drive by the Tigers,

Helping Hands: Dave Murray Brightens Up Pirate Field

Helping Hands: Dave Murray Brightens Up Pirate Field

By Danielle McCulley After attending a Hudson Pirates football game, longtime Hudson resident Dave Murray noticed the field goal posts could use a little fresh paint. Instead of just mentioning it, he volunteered to take on the project himself. Murray told Hudson athletic director Kevin Wurzer that if the school