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Soo Line: With faith in 2026, area pastors share their hopes for the new year

by Soo Greiman As we welcome another year, I’ve always found it fascinating to hear what others are hoping for in the months ahead. For the past 11 years, I’ve asked that very question to a group of Hudson-area residents who never fail to respond thoughtfully and quickly.

Entering 2026 With Intention: Practical New Year’s resolutions to help you start 2026 with a smile

SOO Line by Soo Greiman Here is a startling fact: Did you know that only 9% of Americans actually keep their New Year’s resolutions? Yup. I read that on the internet, so it must be true. Maybe it was even generated by artificial intelligence (A.I.). I also learned

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

2025 In Quick Review: What a Doozie of a Year!

2025 In Quick Review: What a Doozie of a Year!

SOO LINE By Soo Greiman Wow, 2026! That has a real ring to it, doesn’t it? We’ll be there in just a couple of days. The first quarter of the twenty-first century will be over, and we’ll be welcoming in 2026. But wait—before we ring in

A sweet story behind this tradition: An Orange for Christmas

A sweet story behind this tradition: An Orange for Christmas

Soo Line By Soo Greiman Welcome to the season of traditions that bring us together during this special time of year. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like thinking about holiday stuff like decorations, foods, cards, gift-giving, get-togethers, twinkling lights and Christmas trees during December. I can only

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

Soo Line: Another Fearless Forecast: What to Expect This Winter

Soo Line: Another Fearless Forecast: What to Expect This Winter

by SOO Greiman Look, fall is fall in Iowa. Lots of beautiful changing leaves, some crisp days and nights, high school football games (more fun when your team’s like Hudson’s was). For the most part, September, October, and November were a slow, comfortable ride into chilly—and now