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Editorial: Truth Takes Time

Editorial Column by Danielle McCulley Working as an editor without a journalism degree has given me a perspective that feels worth sharing. I didn’t come into this profession through a traditional path. There’s no journalism degree on my wall, unless you count a lifelong Ph.D. in asking

Ward 2 Special Election – Voting Information and Deadlines

The Black Hawk County Auditor’s Office reminds voters that the special election to fill the Ward 2 vacancy on the Waterloo City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Absentee Voting: • In-person early voting: Now through Monday, February 23 at the Black Hawk County Auditor’s Office

Hudson 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams Compete in Busy Week

Hudson 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams Compete in Busy Week

By Justin Michael Photo credit: Darla Michael The Hudson 8th Grade (A) and 7th Grade (B) boys basketball teams opened a busy week hosting Wapsie Valley before traveling to AGWSR and closing at home against North Tama. vs. Wapsie Valley Hudson hosted the Warriors on Monday, Feb. 9, in the

Staffing for the Future

By Superintendent of Hudson Community School District, Dr. Anthony Voss Compared to many of our colleagues around the state, Hudson is in somewhat of a unique situation. Where many of our neighbors are experiencing drops in enrollment, that does not appear to be the case here. Granted, while our residential

Obituary: David Barrows

Obituary: David Barrows

David M. Barrows, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Unity Point-Allen Hospital. Dave was born on February 10, 1948, in Waterloo, to Ralph L. and Virginia M. (Pullin) Barrows. He was the youngest of three boys. He attended Orange Township School and graduated from Orange High School

Obituary: Melody D. Holbach

Obituary: Melody D. Holbach

Melody D. Holbach, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1953, to Richard and Donna Hartley at the Schoitz Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. She went on to graduate from Waterloo West in 1971. Melody also attended Hawkeye Community College and earned an associate&

Obituary: Kendall Klar

Obituary: Kendall Klar

Kendall Alan Klar, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born February 4, 1962, to Marlin & Shirley (Wilken) Klar in Grundy Center, IA. He graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1981. He was married twice, first to Jill Collins and later to Janetta Miller.