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Wed, 10/09/2024 - 10:58am

West Hancock Homecoming King & Queen

The 2024 Homecoming King and Queen are Creighton Kelly, son of Steve and DeAnna Kelly, and Claire Johnson, daughter of Dallas and Angie Johnson. More photos from Homecoming 2024 at West Hancock High...

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 3:16pm

National 4-H week in Hancock County

Hancock County 4-H’ers are celebrating National 4-H Week from October 6 through October 12 throughout the county. Throughout the week, 4-H has been taking part in multiple events to raise awareness...

Tue, 10/08/2024 - 2:22pm

Candidates for Iowa House District 56

Contested races for the Nov. 5 General Election include the race for the District 56 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives. Republican Mark Thompson of Clarion is running for a second term in the...

GHV's Nikiah Baxter(4) and Kate Hejlik (7) block at the net during the Cards 3-0 win over Eagle Grove. Rick Ermer photo

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 2:58pm

Cards Pick Up Win, Go 2-2 in Tournament

GARNER – The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura volleyball team (2-13) took on the Eagle Grove Eagles (2-13) on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and won the match 3-0. The Cards cruised to three set wins with scores of 25-...

A concept drawing of a redesigned front entrance to GHV High School. Courtesy of ATURA Architecture

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 3:01pm

GHV Bond Vote on November Ballot to Address Critical Facility Upgrades

GARNER – On November 5, voters in the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) School District will decide on a bond referendum of up to $21.4 million. The bond is intended to fund crucial improvements to the...

TOP HEADLINES

Burn Ban in effect for Hancock County

10/08/2024 - 2:08pm
Garner Mayor Tim Schmidt was named "Mayor of the Year" for cities with population of 2,000 - 10,000. Schmidt received the honor at the Iowa Mayors Association and Iowa League of Cities Conferencce, Sept. 18 in Sioux City. Submitted photo

Garner’s Tim Schmidt Named “Mayor of the Year

10/01/2024 - 12:12pm
Padilla found guilty of attempted murder

09/24/2024 - 11:46am
Flagpoles & Marker honors Fire, Ambulance Services

09/18/2024 - 10:41am
Tsgt Melissa Lackore

GHV Hall of Fame: TSgt Melissa Lackore

09/18/2024 - 8:54am
The observation tower at Pilot Knob State Park is on the National Register of Historic Places. Ben Hassebroek | The Leader

Pilot Knob rededicated on 100-year anniversary

09/17/2024 - 4:57pm
Andrea Toppin

GHV Hall of Fame: Andrea Toppin

09/10/2024 - 11:23am
Dianne Dithers Paca

GHV Hall of Fame: Dianne Dethmers Paca

09/03/2024 - 2:25pm
New K-9 unit for Garner Police Dept.

09/03/2024 - 2:06pm
The 43rd annual Britt Draft Horse Show is this weekend at the Hancock County fairgrounds in Britt. The photo is of the Yoder Hay Co. six-horse hitch taken during the 2023 show. Leader file photo.

43rd Britt Draft Horse Show this weekend

08/27/2024 - 12:06pm
Don and Jo Kothenbeutel

Iowa KidSight Honors Don & Jo Kothenbeutel with the Distinguished Legacy Award

08/22/2024 - 9:10am
Kristy Brunsvold

Kristy Brunsvold named Regional Director for ISU Extension & Outreach

08/13/2024 - 3:43pm
Absentee Ballots For GHV Special Election

08/13/2024 - 2:20pm
2024 Hobo Days Grand Marshal Bill Friedow

Bill Friedow is the 2024 Hobo Days Grand Marshal

07/30/2024 - 11:43am
Kelly Ruth Winter, center, will appear as Mrs. Corry in Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins. Here, she entertains customers portrayed by her daughter Lily Winter (left) and Ruby Wirth (right) at Mrs. Corry's Talking Shop. Submitted photo

Winter Takes to the Stage in Mary Poppins

07/09/2024 - 2:39pm

News

10/09/2024 - 10:58am

West Hancock Homecoming King & Queen

The 2024 Homecoming King and Queen are Creighton Kelly, son of Steve and DeAnna Kelly, and Claire Johnson, daughter of Dallas and Angie Johnson. More photos from Homecoming 2024 at West Hancock High School are in the Oct. 9 Leader.

National 4-H week in Hancock County

Candidates for Iowa House District 56

Burn Ban in effect for Hancock County

GHV Bond Vote on November Ballot to Address Critical Facility Upgrades

West Hancock Homecoming Week kicks off

Opinion

09/24/2024 - 11:40am

Scandinavian Holiday, Oct. 9

Now is the time for Scandinavians of all stripes to get off the couch and smell the coffee. The biggest trans-Scandinavian holiday is soon here. It is Wednesday, October 9th. Yes, it is Leif Erikson Day. Leif Erikson, son of Erik-the-Red, is the...

Nearly 40 Iowa Republican Lawmakers To File Lawsuits Seeking To Overrule Carbon Pipeline Decision

Whether in State Government or at Home, a Deal is a Deal

Nearly 40 Iowa Republican Lawmakers To File Lawsuits Seeking To Overrule Carbon Pipeline Decision

The Thompson Times: End of Summer Update

Q&A: After 9/11, Vigilance Matters

Sports

10/03/2024 - 9:56am

Eagles VB Plays in Regional Tournament

ALGONA – On Saturday, Sept. 28, the West Hancock volleyball team (0-16) played a tournament hosted by Bishop Garrigan and went 0-3 on the day. The Eagles played Southeast Valley, Bishop Garrigan, and Saint Ansgar. Eagles Fall to Southeast Valley in...

The Eagles Cross Country Teams Compete in a Pair of Meets

Air Raid Leads to GHV Loss

Eagles Roll Warhawks, 48-0

Cards Win Mason City Meet

Cards Pick Up Win, Go 2-2 in Tournament

Obituaries

Nancy Kaduce

10/01/2024 - 11:27am

Nancy E. Kaduce

Nancy E. Kaduce, 74, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Rockford, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, under hospice care at her daughter’s home in rural Storm Lake, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5,...

Bruce G. Clement

Vivian Pritchard

Richard A. Grunwald

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