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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

Obituary: Marcia J. Colwell

Obituary: Marcia J. Colwell

Marcia J. Colwell, 92, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at MercyOne Waterloo. She was born September 4, 1933, daughter of Harold Emerson and Genevieve (Klontz) Long. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1951 and Bryant & Stratton Business College. Marcia also attended Rockford College and

Obituary: Kathleen Zmolek

Obituary: Kathleen Zmolek

Kathleen Ann Zmolek, 92, of Waterloo, died on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at Mercy One Waterloo. She was born April 23, 1933, in Cedar Township, the daughter of Clem Sr. and Rose Frost Reiter. Kathleen graduated from St. Mary’s of Mt. Carmel in 1951. On October 12, 1953 she

Obituary: James McGarvey

Obituary: James McGarvey

James Peter McGarvey, 90, of Traer, Iowa, formerly of Eagle Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center in Traer. Jim was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on June 30, 1935, the son of Sylvester and Blanche (Kirsch)