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Russell Emmett (OB) O'Brian

Russell Emmett (OB) O'Brian

Russell Emmett (OB) O'Brian, 79, of Hudson, passed away at his home Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born January 9, 1947, in rural Black Hawk County, son of Richard G. and Gertrude A. (Van Tasell) O'Brian. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1966. He

Obituary: Nancy Lee Mahood

Obituary: Nancy Lee Mahood

Nancy Lee Mahood, 83, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, June 3, at Ravenwood Care Facility. She was born April 30, 1943 in Vinton, Iowa, to James Abernathey and Virginia (Jurgens) Abernathey. Nancy was a graduate of Orange High School. She married Darrel Mahood December 31, 1964 in Laporte City. Darrel preceded

Hudson’s Derek Wulf selected as GOP lieutenant governor nominee

Hudson’s Derek Wulf selected as GOP lieutenant governor nominee

A Hudson graduate and state lawmaker has been selected to join Iowa’s Republican ticket for governor. Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn announced Friday that State Rep. Derek Wulf of Hudson has been selected as his nominee for lieutenant governor. Wulf represents Iowa House District 76 and is serving his

Hudson blanks Treynor, advances to Class 1A state semifinals

Hudson blanks Treynor, advances to Class 1A state semifinals

By Siri Olsen Photo Credit: 'Shots by Dev' by Devin Baas The Hudson girls soccer team continued its postseason run Monday with a 1-0 victory over Treynor in the Class 1A state quarterfinals. The win improved the Pirates’ record to 18-2 and advanced Hudson to the

Soo Line: Helping Students Believe in Themselves for 34 Years

Soo Line: Helping Students Believe in Themselves for 34 Years

by Soo Greiman The end of the 2025-26 school year last week signaled the retirement of three longtime Hudson teachers: Robert Driscoll, Laura Angove and Chris Dvorak. Together, the trio has devoted an amazing 105 years to the profession, a testament to their dedication. This feature spotlights the reflections

Soo Line: The memorable career of a memorable teacher

Soo Line: The memorable career of a memorable teacher

By Soo Greiman Laura Angove has spent the past 20 years at Hudson Community Schools serving students as both an art and TAG (Talented and Gifted) teacher. Now, with 37 years in education, she is among the three veteran teachers retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Hudson Girls Cap Outstanding Season With medals and Record-setting Performances

Hudson Girls Cap Outstanding Season With medals and Record-setting Performances

By Jamal Currica Photos by Brand Hansen On May 21-23, the Pirate girls track team competed in the Class 2A State Track and Field Championships at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The girls competed in four events, set four personal records, medaled in all four events and broke two