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Wulf’s Weekly Roundup: Week 5

Wulf’s Weekly Roundup: Week 5

Week 5 brought a flurry of committee action as legislation moves to beat the first funnel deadline, this week I'll give a quick rundown from a couple committees. The House Agriculture Committee was active this week on a half-dozen topics. They included: thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, farm-raised

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

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

Wulf Roundup: Week 4: Survival of the fittest for legislation

Wulf Roundup: Week 4: Survival of the fittest for legislation

By Representative Derek Wulf With only two weeks until first funnel, the point at which a bill has to have made it through a committee to stay alive for the session, much legislation is being discussed to determine its fate. There are several key deadlines to legislative session in Iowa

Wulf’s Weekly Roundup: Week 2

Wulf’s Weekly Roundup: Week 2

Protecting Property Rights Week two of the 91st Iowa General Assembly brought a flurry of bill introductions, subcommittee meetings, and committee action on an array of different legislation. This years session is set to be 100 days and will quickly pass by as key deadlines for legislation to survive come

A True Champion Behind the Scenes

A True Champion Behind the Scenes

In every successful program, there is often one person whose dedication quietly holds everything together. For our flag football program, that person is a man who gives his time, energy, and heart without ever asking for recognition or offering a single complaint. That person is Chris Rueber! Running a youth

Soo Line: Meet Hudson’s New Mayor, Hector Baldiviezo

Soo Line: Meet Hudson’s New Mayor, Hector Baldiviezo

by Soo Greiman As Hudson rang in the new year, the city also marked a transition in local government. Mayor Gail Bunz was recognized for her years of service—first as a City Council member and more recently as mayor. Her successor, Hector Baldiviezo, officially took office after winning the