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Letters to the Editor

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

Political Voices: Iowa’s Farm Income Projected to Plummet in 2026, Ag-Related Layoffs Expected to Continue. Who is Here to Help?

Political Voices: Iowa’s Farm Income Projected to Plummet in 2026, Ag-Related Layoffs Expected to Continue. Who is Here to Help?

By: Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Nick Larson and a quarter of Iowa farmers get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. When ACA provisions expired at the end of 2025, Larson’s family faced an immediate tax increase of $3,000 per year. Skyrocketing health

Entering 2026 With Intention: Integration Before Execution

Entering 2026 With Intention: Integration Before Execution

Editorial Column by Danielle McCulley The start of a new year often comes with pressure to declare what’s next. New goals. New habits. New momentum. But before I could think about moving forward, 2025 asked me to do something else first. Integrate. Using truth as a compass paired with

Entering 2026 With Intention: Past, Present, Future

#my2sense by Julie Hansen Past, Present, Future... The past prepares you for the present. The present fuels your future. As we enter another new year, there seems to be a natural inclination to. “New Year New You”. There is a predictable pattern, however, for many of us and it looks

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

Sponsored by the Hudson Herald & Hudson Post Office Dear Santa, My name is Harmoni Taylore. This year I have been nice. This year I would like to have a kitty. Love you, Santa! Your Friend, Harmoni Dear Santa, My name is Carter. I am 7 years old. This year

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