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Entering 2026 With Intention: Past, Present, Future

#my2sense by Julie Hansen Past, Present, Future... The past prepares you for the present. The present fuels your future. As we enter another new year, there seems to be a natural inclination to. “New Year New You”. There is a predictable pattern, however, for many of us and it looks

Entering 2026 With Intention: Fortitude

Dr. Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent of Schools The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh, set goals, and for many, make resolutions. I've spoken of this numerous times over the years so it should come as no surprise that I'm not much

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

By Soo Greiman The new year stands before us like a chapter of a book waiting to be written. While I can’t tell you exactly what your chapter will say, I can tell you some of the major milestones that will be happening here at home—and around the

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

By Danielle McCulley Jeff Baker, a familiar face to many in the Hudson area, has been named Sales Director for Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors of Mason City. Baker joined Bill Colwell Ford in 1995 as a sales representative and has spent nearly 30 years serving local families and

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Jaelynn Mentel

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Jaelynn Mentel

Jaelynn Mentel, 2025 recipient of a HEF General Fund scholarship, is studying psychology at the University of Iowa. Her future goals include obtaining her master's degree after completing her undergraduate and opening her own counseling practice. She is loving college life and has joined her residence hall association,

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Olivia Schoborg

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Olivia Schoborg

Olivia Schoborg, 2025 recipient of the Lincoln Savings Bank and Pirates Pay it Forward scholarships, is currently studying architecture at Iowa State University. Some of her fall semester highlights at ISU include meeting new people, building new friendships, joining clubs (especially her book club!), and navigating around campus. Olivia shared

Obituary: Patrick J. Hagarty

Obituary: Patrick J. Hagarty

Patrick J. Hagarty, 66, of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2025, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Surrounded and held tight by his wife and children, Patrick took his final breath as music filled the room - John Denver’s, ‘Fly Away’ playing softly