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Letter to the Editor: City Budget

Letter to the Editor: City Budget

Dear Editor, I read the following statement aloud during the Hudson City Council meeting held on September 8, 2025. I am submitting it here as a letter to the editor in hopes of continuing the conversation within our community and encouraging thoughtful consideration of the city’s budgeting and police

Ceresa Era Begins: Hudson Volleyball Looks Ahead

Ceresa Era Begins: Hudson Volleyball Looks Ahead

Confidence By Zac Ceresa The Hudson Pirate varsity volleyball team kicked off the 2025 season with momentum, earning a preseason No. 14 ranking in Class 2A and notching a 12-6 record so far. Their early season highlights include a tournament championship at Starmont and an upset victory over Class 1A

Fore! Field of Greens Golf Tees Up for Fall Opening in Hudson

Fore! Field of Greens Golf Tees Up for Fall Opening in Hudson

Soo Line by Soo Greiman Although commercial indoor golf simulators have only been around for about 15 years, the buildings soon opening as Field of Greens Golf in Hudson are much older—by more than a century. Located at 323 5th Street, the two joined historical structures have undergone dramatic

Pirates Battle to the Wire in 14–7 Loss to Cascade

Pirates Battle to the Wire in 14–7 Loss to Cascade

By Kevin Yoder Photo by Oliver Thompson Last Friday night the Hudson Pirate football team hosted the Cascade Cougars, their second ranked non-district opponent in as many weeks. Cascade started fast and their short, precise passing game initially created issues for the Pirates. They were able to get touchdowns on

Press Release: Bill Colwell Ford Cars & Coffee Event Returns September 13, 2025

Press Release: Bill Colwell Ford Cars & Coffee Event Returns September 13, 2025

HUDSON, Iowa – Bill Colwell Ford is excited to announce the return of its annual Cars & Coffee event, inviting car owners and enthusiasts alike to gather and enjoy a fun-filled morning surrounded by incredible vehicles. Cars & Coffee will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.

Iowa Barnstorming Adventure - September 13-14

Iowa Barnstorming Adventure - September 13-14

If you are looking for something different to do on a September weekend, consider taking a self guided tour of Iowa’s historic barns. The Iowa Barn Foundation is holding its 25th Annual All-State Barn Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, featuring over 100 barns across the state that

From Pirate to Panther Legend: Matt ‘Bob’ Pedersen Joins UNI Hall of Fame

From Pirate to Panther Legend: Matt ‘Bob’ Pedersen Joins UNI Hall of Fame

Here’s a memory test for longtime Hudson residents: Do you remember when Bob (then known as Matt) Pedersen, a Hudson Elementary student, won the 9-year-old bracket of the Punt, Pass and Run contest? “No, it only happened once, and it was way back when I was in the fourth