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Children who attend the weekly meetings often get to play games and participate in group discussions and presentations with the staff. Photo courtesy of Andrea Baxter
03/12/2024 - 3:24pm
GARNER - What was once an empty storage building on State Street has become a refuge for Garner’s children and adolescents in need of a space to belong in: the Campus Life Club. Supported by both Campus Life, a program of Youth For Christ, a 65-year...

Opinion

03/12/2024 - 2:48pm
We worked on getting several bills from the House through committee this week. All bills eligible for floor debate must pass through committee before March 15. Some of these bills may seem mundane, but they can have a big impact on Iowans. I sat on...

Sports


Mitchell Smth in the boys 60 Meter Hurdles at the Riverhawk Invitational Indoor Meet held in Mason City.Smith placed 1st at the meet. West Hancock's Sophie Aitchisdon and Brinley Hiscocks compete in the 1500 Meter at the Riverhawk Invitational in Mason City. Mariah Hagen photos
03/12/2024 - 2:33pm
MASON CITY -The West Hancock track teams competed at the Riverhawk Indoor Track Invitational on Tuesday, March 5. No team placings were awarded, but 24 teams were in attendance at the event.  WH Girls Results The 4x200 team placed eighth with a time...

Obituaries


Violet M. Gouge
03/18/2024 - 10:36am
Violet M. Gouge, 73, of Garner, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at Cataldo Funeral Home,160 E 4th St. Visitation was held one hour before...

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