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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: Fortitude

Dr. Anthony D. Voss, Superintendent of Schools The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to start fresh, set goals, and for many, make resolutions. I've spoken of this numerous times over the years so it should come as no surprise that I'm not much

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

Cheers! Here’s Looking at Big Milestones Ahead in 2026

By Soo Greiman The new year stands before us like a chapter of a book waiting to be written. While I can’t tell you exactly what your chapter will say, I can tell you some of the major milestones that will be happening here at home—and around the

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

Jeff Baker Named Sales Director at Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors

By Danielle McCulley Jeff Baker, a familiar face to many in the Hudson area, has been named Sales Director for Bill Colwell Ford and Colwell Motors of Mason City. Baker joined Bill Colwell Ford in 1995 as a sales representative and has spent nearly 30 years serving local families and

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Jaelynn Mentel

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Jaelynn Mentel

Jaelynn Mentel, 2025 recipient of a HEF General Fund scholarship, is studying psychology at the University of Iowa. Her future goals include obtaining her master's degree after completing her undergraduate and opening her own counseling practice. She is loving college life and has joined her residence hall association,

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Olivia Schoborg

Catching up with 2025 HEF Scholarship Recipient Olivia Schoborg

Olivia Schoborg, 2025 recipient of the Lincoln Savings Bank and Pirates Pay it Forward scholarships, is currently studying architecture at Iowa State University. Some of her fall semester highlights at ISU include meeting new people, building new friendships, joining clubs (especially her book club!), and navigating around campus. Olivia shared

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