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Pirate Wrestling Reloads with Depth, Leadership, and Tradition

Pirate Wrestling Reloads with Depth, Leadership, and Tradition

By Coach Wayne Haskovec The Hudson Pirate wrestling program enters the season coming off a 20-8 dual record and securing its 10th consecutive winning season. In addition, the Pirates begin the 2025-26 campaign with 17 straight years of qualifying at least one wrestler for the state tournament. Expectations remain high—

Triple Overtime, Big Wins: Pirates Off to an Exciting Start

Triple Overtime, Big Wins: Pirates Off to an Exciting Start

By Student Contributor Siri Olsen The Hudson girls basketball team opened its season Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an exciting triple-overtime thriller against the Dunkerton Raiders. The game was intense, and the atmosphere was electric. The Pirates shot 34.8% from the 3-point line, with juniors Taylor Davis and Siri Olsen

Soo Line: Little Towns of Iowa, Gone but Not Forgotten THE LATE, GREAT ZANETA

Soo Line: Little Towns of Iowa, Gone but Not Forgotten THE LATE, GREAT ZANETA

By Soo Greiman Old stories of once-thriving but now long-gone small towns of Iowa are fascinating. Maybe my fascination with them comes from living near one. Yes indeedy, I live just north of Jockeytown, which was situated at the intersection of Holmes Road and North Eldora Road. As the story

Local Auto Dealerships “Driving Out Hunger” to Support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank

Local Auto Dealerships “Driving Out Hunger” to Support the Northeast Iowa Food Bank

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank (NEIFB) is partnering with three local auto dealerships for a special December initiative called Driving Out Hunger, turning every oil change into help for people still feeling the impact of the recent government shutdown and increased need during the holiday season. Throughout December, Bill Colwell

"Santa Comes to Town" Moves to New Location for Community Christmas

"Santa Comes to Town" Moves to New Location for Community Christmas

By Danielle McCulley Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, and this year, the celebration will take place in a new location. The annual Santa Comes to Town event, sponsored by the Hudson Chamber of Commerce, has traditionally been held at the Hudson Community Center. This year, organizers announced

Hudson Middle School’s Socktober Drive Warms Hearts and Feet

Hudson Middle School’s Socktober Drive Warms Hearts and Feet

By Danielle McCulley The third annual Socktober sock drive at Hudson Middle School was a huge success, continuing a growing tradition of generosity in the community. In past years, students donated around 1,200 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army, which distributes them to people in need during its

Hudson Pirate Dance Team Heads to State Dance Team Championship

Hudson Pirate Dance Team Heads to State Dance Team Championship

By Gretchen Lewis, Dance Coach The Hudson Varsity Dance Team will compete Thursday, Dec. 4, in Des Moines at the Iowa State Dance Team Championships, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association (ISDTA). The Pirates will perform three routines — Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop — during