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Conrad man charged with first-degree murder in Hudson shooting

Conrad man charged with first-degree murder in Hudson shooting

By Danielle McCulley Deputies with the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Conrad man Monday morning on a first degree murder charge connected to a 2024 shooting in Hudson. Jacob Leigh Hamilton, 51, was taken into custody without incident at about 9:20 a.m. Sept. 22, according

Soo Line: ‘Discovery’ Happens When Cattle Congress Offers a Big Classroom

Soo Line: ‘Discovery’ Happens When Cattle Congress Offers a Big Classroom

Soo Line by Soo Greiman More than 1,200 northeastern Iowa second grade students bounced along in school buses to the Cattle Congress Fair last week. No, they weren’t going for carnival rides or funnel cakes—but to learn about agriculture. The ag program, known as Discovery, has been

Letter to the Editor: Police Calls for Service

Letter to the Editor: Police Calls for Service

Submitted by Daniel Banks, Hudson Chief of Police Hudson Herold, At last week’s City Council meeting, and subsequently in the Hudson Herald, it was brought to my attention that a Hudson resident expressed her expertise on the topic of “the county will take the calls” and on Hudson Police

Letter to the Editor: City Budget and Officer Staffing

Letter to the Editor: City Budget and Officer Staffing

Dear Editor, As I stated previously, I’m in support of both the officers as well as a balanced budget and come from a place of betterment for the community as a whole and wish for a respectful dialogue. I hope those reading this letter see that collectively we can

Hudson Days 5K Organizers Donate to Preschool Playground Fund

Hudson Days 5K Organizers Donate to Preschool Playground Fund

Representatives from St. Timothy Lutheran Church, coordinators of the annual Hudson Days 5K, recently presented Hudson Elementary Principal Crystal Betts with a check for $548.09 in support of the school’s preschool playground fundraiser. Although this year’s run was canceled due to inclement weather, organizers expressed gratitude to

Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA Fair Foundation to Hold Annual Meeting Oct. 1

Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA Fair Foundation to Hold Annual Meeting Oct. 1

The Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA Fair Foundation will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Black Hawk County Extension Office, located at 3420 University Ave. The meeting will include the election of new directors and officers. Anyone with an interest

Obituary: James Kerr

Obituary: James Kerr

James D. Kerr, 101, of Tripoli, died Friday, September 12, 2025, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Frederika with Lay Speaker Betty Schmudlach and Lay Speaker Neil Whitney officiating. Interment will follow at Alcock