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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

Black Hawk County to host community meetings

Black Hawk County to host community meetings

Black Hawk County residents are invited to attend an upcoming town hall to learn more about the property assessment process. Town Hall Dates: Thursday, February 5 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Cedar Falls Public Library, 524 Main Street, Cedar Falls Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 – 7:30

Black Hawk County to Elect Board of Supervisors by District Beginning in 2026

Black Hawk County to Elect Board of Supervisors by District Beginning in 2026

Black Hawk County will elect members of the Board of Supervisors by district beginning in 2026, following changes enacted in Senate File 75, which was passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2025. Under Senate File 75, Black Hawk County will no longer elect supervisors at large. Instead, voters will elect

Wulf's Weekly Roundup: Back To Work in the 91st General Assembly

Wulf's Weekly Roundup: Back To Work in the 91st General Assembly

Week 1 The Iowa Legislature is back in session, and I am eager to share the weekly updates with you as we work through this years priorities and legislative proposals. This year, in addition to the committees I have served on in the past, I have the honor to take

A Tale of Two Cities: Hudson Property Taxes Below State Average as Waterloo Ranks Among Iowa’s Highest

A Tale of Two Cities: Hudson Property Taxes Below State Average as Waterloo Ranks Among Iowa’s Highest

By Hudson Herald Staff As Iowans look ahead to the next round of property tax assessments, new data from ITR Local, a public tax transparency tool operated by the ITR Foundation, a nonpartisan research organization that analyzes state and local taxation and spending, highlights a sharp contrast between the fiscal