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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Casey Lake at Hickory Hills Park

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Casey Lake at Hickory Hills Park

Black Hawk County Conservation invites the public to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and reopening of Casey Lake on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Hickory Hills Park at 3338 Hickory Hills Road, LaPorte City. Originally constructed in 1970, the 37.5acre Casey Lake has long

Hudson Garage Sales

Hudson Garage Sales

The Herald is proud to partner with those hosting and heading out to the garage sales this weekend (April 30th, and May 1st/2nd). We have a one-stop-shop for all the information on the 2026 Hudson Garage Sales available for you at: Hudson Garage SalesWe are your one-

Hudson Church Collecting Donations for Iowa Veterans Home

Hudson Church Collecting Donations for Iowa Veterans Home

Community Church of Hudson is organizing a donation drive to support residents at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. The collection will run from April 27 through May 31, with donations accepted at the church, 226 Eldora Road, during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.

Soo Line: Making Music, Building Community: A Hudson Library Tradition Lives On

Soo Line: Making Music, Building Community: A Hudson Library Tradition Lives On

by Soo Greiman It was around 25 years ago when a small group of Hudson residents learned the place they were using to sing and play their instruments would begin charging a fee. Disappointed, the group began looking around the community for a new place to gather and socialize — preferably

AMVETS Auxiliary Hosts Successful Easter Egg Hunt

AMVETS Auxiliary Hosts Successful Easter Egg Hunt

Despite chilly temperatures and gusty winds, approximately 140 children gathered at the Hudson ball diamonds Saturday for the annual Easter egg hunt hosted by the Hudson AMVETS Auxiliary. Families braved the weather as children spread out across the fields in search of brightly colored eggs, continuing a long-standing community

A Map That Tells a Story

A Map That Tells a Story

If you’ve ever wondered who owned the land across Black Hawk County decades ago, the answer now hangs on a wall inside the Hudson Public Library. A large framed plat book map from 1942 offers a detailed snapshot of the county— down to individual landowners—preserved in time. The

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