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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

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

A Season of Achievements and Bright Spots

Superintendent of Hudson Community School District, Dr. Anthony Voss Today marks my final post for 2025. The holiday season is upon us and we are just a few days away from a well-deserved break. It is always a great deal of fun to see our students and staff enjoy these

Boys Basketball: Pirates Smother J-Hawks 45-25

Boys Basketball: Pirates Smother J-Hawks 45-25

By Kevin Yoder There are two ways to win a basketball game; play dazzling offense and outscore your opponent, or lockdown defense and suffocate your opponent. While the former remains a work in progress, the Hudson boys basketball team is excelling at the latter. After two games were postponed last

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