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Obituary: Kenneth Witt

Obituary: Kenneth Witt

Kenneth Vern Witt, 90, of Hudson, Iowa, died on October 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital. Ken was born on October 28,1934, in Hudson to Vern E. and Mildred J. (Dinsdale) Witt. The oldest of four siblings, Ken grew up on a farm

Obituary: Merelyn Harberts

Obituary: Merelyn Harberts

Merelyn Lucile Harberts, 98, of Hudson, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. She was born on October 17, 1926, in Lynnville, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (White) Carter. On August 28, 1945, she was united in marriage to Russell Harberts in Holland, Iowa.

Soo Line: Oh, Brother! No sibling rivalry on Hudson football squad—just brotherly love

By Soo Greiman Oh, Brother! No sibling rivalry on Hudson football squad—just brotherly love Sometimes football teams are called a brotherhood, but for this year’s Hudson Pirates, that phrase hits a little closer to home. The 2025 roster includes no fewer than 11 brothers—actual siblings—suiting up

Hudson TAG Students Launch Final Socktober Drive as Mrs. Angove Prepares to Retire

Hudson TAG Students Launch Final Socktober Drive as Mrs. Angove Prepares to Retire

By Danielle McCulley For the third year in a row, Hudson’s talented and gifted students are kicking off “Socktober,” a schoolwide community service project led by longtime educator Mrs. Angove. Socktober collects new and gently used socks to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness in the Cedar Valley. Donations are delivered

Homecoming 2025

Homecoming 2025

By Superintendent of Hudson Community School District, Dr. Anthony Voss The concept of homecoming has its roots in the early 19th century when it was first adopted by colleges and universities to as a way to welcome back alumni around a major athletic event. According to legend, the athletic director

Former Hudson Residents Earn Top Honors with Champion Longhorn Bull

Former Hudson Residents Earn Top Honors with Champion Longhorn Bull

By Soo Greiman Congratulations go out to former Hudson residents Dr. Stefanie (Newsome) and Cory Schmitt of Rustic Sunset Ranch, who recently earned top honors at the International Texas Longhorn Association show in Glen Rose, Texas. The couple’s Longhorn bull was named Senior Champion and went on to claim

AMVET Riders Carry On Giving Tradition With Cancer Ride Donations

AMVET Riders Carry On Giving Tradition With Cancer Ride Donations

By Danielle McCulley The Hudson AMVET Riders presented donations Monday night to two local hospice organizations. Cedar Valley Hospice and UnityPoint Hospice each received a $500 donation from proceeds raised during the group’s annual Cancer Ride, held in June in memory of Maurita “Rita” Lubbers. In addition to hospice