Sign in Subscribe

Hudson Herald

Obituary: Barbara Jean Voorhees

Obituary: Barbara Jean Voorhees

Barbara Jean Voorhees, was born on November 30th, 1928, in Somerville, New Jersey, to Lester and Helen (Schmidt) Voorhees. She enrolled in the Iowa State Teachers College, where she met and later married Darrel Porter in 1950. Barbara and Darrel had three children (William, Shasha, and Diane). Barbara taught High

When Theory Meets Practice: How Hudson Schools Responded When It Mattered

When Theory Meets Practice: How Hudson Schools Responded When It Mattered

By Dr. Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent of Hudson CSD Our emergency operations plan is a document that runs almost 100 pages and covers almost every contingency that you can think of. Developed years ago, the responsibility for maintaining the plan falls to our school safety official, Mr. Bell. He takes

A True Champion Behind the Scenes

A True Champion Behind the Scenes

In every successful program, there is often one person whose dedication quietly holds everything together. For our flag football program, that person is a man who gives his time, energy, and heart without ever asking for recognition or offering a single complaint. That person is Chris Rueber! Running a youth

Soo Line: Meet Hudson’s New Mayor, Hector Baldiviezo

Soo Line: Meet Hudson’s New Mayor, Hector Baldiviezo

by Soo Greiman As Hudson rang in the new year, the city also marked a transition in local government. Mayor Gail Bunz was recognized for her years of service—first as a City Council member and more recently as mayor. Her successor, Hector Baldiviezo, officially took office after winning the

Political Voices: When Agriculture is Strong, Iowa’s Economy is Strong

Political Voices: When Agriculture is Strong, Iowa’s Economy is Strong

By: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Iowa’s economy is built on agriculture. What happens at the farm gate ripples through our entire state. When farmers are doing well, Main Street businesses thrive, equipment dealers stay busy, manufacturers expand production, and rural communities remain strong. When agriculture struggles, the

Political Voices: Iowa’s Farm Income Projected to Plummet in 2026, Ag-Related Layoffs Expected to Continue. Who is Here to Help?

Political Voices: Iowa’s Farm Income Projected to Plummet in 2026, Ag-Related Layoffs Expected to Continue. Who is Here to Help?

By: Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Nick Larson and a quarter of Iowa farmers get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. When ACA provisions expired at the end of 2025, Larson’s family faced an immediate tax increase of $3,000 per year. Skyrocketing health

Wrestling: Pirates Dominate at Home, Ride Momentum into Second Half of Season

Wrestling: Pirates Dominate at Home, Ride Momentum into Second Half of Season

By Coach Haskovec The Pirates continued to build momentum on the mat with a strong showing at the Hudson Invitational, placing 10 individuals and competing with toughness and confidence throughout the day. Leading the Pirate charge was Blake Taylor, who captured the 175-pound championship with a dominant performance. Also reaching