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Letters to the Editor

These are letters sent from readers to share their perspective on issues important to them.

Iowa Voices: Political Violence

Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political leaders must call it out By: Jeff Kaufmann - Chairman, Republican Party of Iowa We keep hearing calls to “encourage thoughtful discourse” and “discourage violent rhetoric.” That’s true, and I have. One political party keeps crossing

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

Letter to the Editor: City Budget

Letter to the Editor: City Budget

Dear Editor, I read the following statement aloud during the Hudson City Council meeting held on September 8, 2025. I am submitting it here as a letter to the editor in hopes of continuing the conversation within our community and encouraging thoughtful consideration of the city’s budgeting and police