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Book Review: Unshackled: A Story of Redemption and Renewal

Book Review: Unshackled: A Story of Redemption and Renewal

By Michael Tidemann Unshackled (by Joe Potosi) describes redemption and healing Joe Potosi had two strikes against him while growing up – an alcoholic mother and father. It seemed only natural that he should fall victim to the same demons. But somehow, with a caring wife, supportive relatives and the grace

Hudson Lion Doug Coonrad: A Life Lived with Gusto

Hudson Lion Doug Coonrad: A Life Lived with Gusto

By Jan Madison Doug Coonrad caused a great deal of turmoil as he bustled into the world prematurely in Troy, New York. His mother assumed he was eager to begin life. He was an energetic and ambitious child who loved adventure. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts instilled in him a

Knights of Columbus to Host March Fish Fry at St. Gabriel

The Knights of Columbus of Holy Family Parish will host a community fish fry on Friday, March 27, at St. Gabriel Church in rural Reinbeck. Serving will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, located at the corner of T-55 and D-35. The event is part

#my2sense- CAPACITY... what is it and why is it important?

#my2sense By Julie Hansen CAPACITY... what is it and why is it important? Remember when your grandparents and parents walked to school barefoot, uphill (both ways), in the snow? I do - I believe it too. Well, except for the barefoot part (because their feet would have fallen off from

Soo Line: March, the Month that Can’t Make Up Its Mind — Thankfully it Has Madness in It

Soo Line: March, the Month that Can’t Make Up Its Mind — Thankfully it Has Madness in It

By Soo Greiman March is a fascinating month, full of surprises. Whether we’re battling the wind, adapting to unpredictable forecasts, losing an hour, counting shamrocks, remembering Ag Day or waiting for the event of Madness to get underway, we manage to get through it. This year, ever since it

HS Girls Track: Pirates shine in first indoor meet

HS Girls Track: Pirates shine in first indoor meet

by Jamal Currica Hudson’s Ella Annis runs in the 4x800-meter relay at the Wartburg High School Invitational. The Hudson girls track and field team opened the season with a strong showing at the Wartburg High School Invitational on Monday, March 9, at Wartburg College. The Pirates placed fifth out

Pirate Boys Track Opens Season with Strong Performances

Pirate Boys Track Opens Season with Strong Performances

by Blaire Puls The 2026 track and field season began Feb. 24 with unusually warm weather that felt more like spring than late winter. Fast forward a few weeks, and the conditions have swung the other direction as winter weather seems to come and go almost daily. Despite the changing