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Jim Carlin (R-Sioux City), a candidate for the U.S. Senate, talks with a campaign staff member during a stop at Garner. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 3:09pm

Carlin brings senate campaign to Garner

State Senator Jim Carlin (R-Sioux City) is concerned that constitutional freedoms are being taken away and what could mean for future generations. Carlin is candidate for the Republican nomination...

The former location of Bonnie’s Treasures on Main Ave in Britt, the store officially shutdown in June after being unable to open for months due to extensive water damage from a burst pipe. Curran McLaughlin | The Leader

Tue, 07/27/2021 - 1:07pm

Sunken treasure: Owner of Bonnie’s Treasures retires

For the past 14 years, the second-hand store has been under the ownership of Bonnie Vavrik in Britt. Currently known as Bonnie’s Treasure’s, the thrift store has been a part of the business section...

Come to the fair! The 2021 Hancock County District Fair will be held July 27-Aug. 2 at Britt. This year's fair will have a full schedule of traditional 4-H/FFA events, contests for all ages, and exciting grandstand events. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:06pm

Full schedule of events at the Hancock County Fair

BRITT – A “full fair” is planned for the Hancock County District Fair in 2021. The fair runs July 27 to August 2. After COVID scaled back or cancelled a number of fair events in 2020, “We’re ready to...

Left-right: Hancock County Supervisors Jerry Tlach, Sis Greiman and Gary Rayhons with CICS CEO Russell Wood. Rebecca Peter| The Leader

Wed, 07/21/2021 - 11:44am

CICS expands services to Hancock County

GARNER – Hancock County supervisors had an informal meeting with staff from Central Iowa Community Services (CICS), and CEO Russell Wood, July 12. Hancock County transitioned to the CICS region from...

Tanna Frederick and screen writer Richard Schinnow talk about filming "Two Ways Home" in Garner. Also pictured are cast members Richard Maynard and Joel Everist. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Wed, 07/21/2021 - 11:29am

“Two Ways Home” returns to Garner

GARNER - Yes, you can come home again… After being filmed in Garner and the surrounding area in 2012 and 2013, the Garner community got to see the finished version of the independent film, “Two Ways...

TOP HEADLINES

MaxYield to Merge with NEW Cooperative, Inc.

07/13/2021 - 1:05pm
Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Garner prepares to celebrate 150+1 years!

07/06/2021 - 3:58pm
Garner City Council approves property purchase

06/30/2021 - 10:51am
Special Screening of “Two Ways Home” at Avery

06/30/2021 - 10:47am
Bullhead Days at Crystal Lake

06/23/2021 - 10:08am
Mia Blanchard, 4, and mom, Nichole, enoy a moment in Garner's Central Park. Mia is the 2021 Honary Ambassador for the Hancock County RFL "Crusin' for a Cure" for the American Cancer Society. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Relay for Life “Crusin’ for a Cure” is Friday

06/16/2021 - 9:31am
Trent Dirks and Tracer Submitted photo

Veteran shares journey through PTSD

06/08/2021 - 9:53am
Kanawha police ask for information on “swatting” prank call

06/02/2021 - 11:05am
Council discusses Sesame St. drainage issues

06/02/2021 - 10:37am
Duncan’s biggest celebration ever!

06/02/2021 - 10:21am
Hy-Vee Issues recall on Chicken Street Taco Kit

05/26/2021 - 3:57pm
Northern Iowa Reseach Farm at Kanawha. ISU Extension Service photo

Summer Field Day Planned at Research Farm Near Kanawha

05/26/2021 - 9:35am
Traditional Memorial Day services return to area

05/25/2021 - 2:04pm
Kelly White

Garner City Council hires new city clerk

05/19/2021 - 4:09pm
Krista Petersen and Jamie Brantner

COVID-19 vaccine now offered for Hancock County youth

05/14/2021 - 5:45pm

News

07/27/2021 - 3:40pm

GHV preps for new school year.

The July agenda for Garner-Hayfield-Ventura’s Board of Education was a light one. The board met in regular session on July 12. It was also the first meeting for Ken Kasper in his role as GHV superintendent. Kasper plans to include more “context” on...

Carlin brings senate campaign to Garner

West Hancock school board director resigns

Sunken treasure: Owner of Bonnie’s Treasures retires

Full schedule of events at the Hancock County Fair

Garner City Council updated on engineering projects

Opinion

06/16/2021 - 9:25am

Cancer won’t stop….and neither will we!

How has cancer touched you? Are you actively engaged in treatment of some type of cancer, are you a survivor, are you or have you been a caregiver for someone diagnosed with cancer, or do you have a relative or friend who has been diagnosed with...

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Sports

07/27/2021 - 9:53am

Young Cardinals softball team shows promise

The 2021 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura softball team had a rollercoaster of a season. The team that features just one senior and three juniors, through the highs and lows were able to put in one of the better seasons for the program in the past ten years...

West Hancock softball finds makes positive strides in tough season

Stellar season comes to a bitter end for GHV baseball

Cards’ Brody Boehnke earns TIC West player of the year; 11 baseball and softball players featured on All-TIC teams

Clark competes at USA High School Clay Target Championships

West Hancock baseball goes two-extra innings in season-ending loss

Obituaries

Kathy Vick

07/28/2021 - 12:55pm

Kathy Vick

GARNER – Kathy Vick, 69, of Garner passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160...

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