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Obituary: Donald Edwin Albrecht

Obituary: Donald Edwin Albrecht

Donald Edwin Albrecht, 89, of Waverly, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Don was born on December 7, 1936, on the family farm, the son of Edwin William and Ella (Roloff) Albrecht. He attended country school and graduated from Waverly

Obituary: Francis “Gene” Winter

Obituary: Francis “Gene” Winter

Francis “Gene” Winter, 86, of Waterloo passed away at UPH/Allen Hospital following a brief illness on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born across the railroad tracks in his family home in Jackson Junction, Iowa, on March 3, 1939. Gene was the son of Lorenz and Pearl Winter. His

Soo Line: Little Towns of Iowa, Gone but Not Forgotten THE LATE, GREAT ZANETA

Soo Line: Little Towns of Iowa, Gone but Not Forgotten THE LATE, GREAT ZANETA

By Soo Greiman Old stories of once-thriving but now long-gone small towns of Iowa are fascinating. Maybe my fascination with them comes from living near one. Yes indeedy, I live just north of Jockeytown, which was situated at the intersection of Holmes Road and North Eldora Road. As the story

Local Auto Dealerships “Driving Out Hunger” to Support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank

Local Auto Dealerships “Driving Out Hunger” to Support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is partnering with three local auto dealerships for a special December initiative called Driving Out Hunger, turning every oil change into help for people still feeling the impact of the recent government shutdown and increased need during the holiday season. Throughout December, Bill Colwell

"Santa Comes to Town" Moves to New Location for Community Christmas

"Santa Comes to Town" Moves to New Location for Community Christmas

By Danielle McCulley Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, and this year, the celebration will take place in a new location. The annual Santa Comes to Town event, sponsored by the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, has traditionally been held at the Hudson Community Center. This year, organizers announced

Hudson Middle School’s Socktober Drive Warms Hearts and Feet

Hudson Middle School’s Socktober Drive Warms Hearts and Feet

By Danielle McCulley The third annual Socktober sock drive at Hudson Middle School was a huge success, continuing a growing tradition of generosity in the community. In past years, students donated around 1,200 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army, which distributes them to people in need during its

Hudson Pirate Dance Team Heads to State Dance Team Championship

Hudson Pirate Dance Team Heads to State Dance Team Championship

By Gretchen Lewis, Dance Coach The Hudson Varsity Dance Team will compete Thursday, Dec. 4, in Des Moines at the Iowa State Dance Team Championships, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA). The Pirates will perform three routines — Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop — during