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GHV 4th graders in the photo are: (left) Makayla Marovets, Eli Ausborne, (right group) Ian Osterkamp, Nina Loeschen, Leonie Robinson, Owen Jensen and Jasmine Keifer (seated), Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 2:20pm

GHV 4th Grade study national park system

The lunchroom at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary was packed with parents and grandparents on Friday as the 4thgraders hosted an open house showcasing national parks in the United States. Students...

GHV's Drew Britson shoots over a Bronco defender during the Card's 75-33 win over Belmond-Klemme. Britson led the Cardinals with 15 points, 7 rebounds , 7 assists and 4 steals. Rick Ermer

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:42pm

GHV Boys win at BK, 75-33

BELMOND –The GHV boys basketball team (11-3) traveled to Belmond-Klemme (1-14) on Friday, January 20th, and won in commanding fashion, 75-33. The game was a beatdown from start to finish. The Cards...

West Hancock senior Rhett Eisenman (3) takes a shot against North Union Friday night in Britt. Mariah Hagen photo

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:16pm

47-46, Eagles Win in Overtime

BRITT – The boys basketball team of West Hancock (7-7) had a home game against the Warriors of North Union (9-6), wherein they won 47-46 in overtime. The Warriors had a five-point lead at halftime,...

GHV's James Cash (top) tries to turn Hampton-Dumont CAL's Gage Plagge during their 138lb match. Cash won a 10-6 decision. Rick Ermer photo

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:08pm

Cards Split at Quad, Finish 1-1

GARNER- The GHV wrestling team took to the mats in a home quad against Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Iowa Falls-Alden. Forest City also competed. The Cards went 1-1 on the day, first losing 30-48 against...

Senator Joni Ernst learns about a molder used for creating custom molding, trim and crown moldings during a tour of the Original Saw Company at Britt on Jan. 10. Pictured left-right: company President Allen Eden, Senator Ernst, Jennifer Eden, marketing, and Production Manager Gary Zeitler. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 01/17/2023 - 1:00pm

Ernst makes return visit to Original Saw Company

BRITT – Senator Joni Ernst (R) noted that The Original Saw Company of Britt was one of her first tours when she was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2015. She made a return visit on Jan. 10. 2023. “They...

TOP HEADLINES

Blake Norman

Gov. Reynolds appoints Blake Norman as District Judge

01/11/2023 - 2:13pm
Garner’s “Holiday Affair” is Dec. 1

11/22/2022 - 5:44pm
Ben Stinnet

Ben Stinnet achieves Eagle Scout rank

11/22/2022 - 5:31pm
Mark Thompson, Deb Engstler, Gary Rayons, Sis Greiman

County sides with GOP in General Election

11/16/2022 - 4:39pm
Unofficial Results from the Nov. 8 Mid-Term Elections

11/09/2022 - 11:15am
Absentee Voting

10/28/2022 - 5:33pm
“Spooktacular” Halloween happenings!

10/25/2022 - 3:26pm
Avery Williams

Avery Williams Among NIACC Entrepreneur Award Recipients

10/25/2022 - 3:16pm
Jelani Faulk

Faulk sentenced to 45 years in prison

10/25/2022 - 2:38pm
Mayor Tim Schmidt was honored by the Iowa League of Cities board president Donny Hobbs, at the league conference in Waterloo on Sept. 29th. Mayor Schmidt has served two terms on the league’s executive board. Submitted photo

City hears report on Fire Dept. ISO rating

10/18/2022 - 2:58pm
Absentee ballots for Nov. 8 Election available

10/11/2022 - 3:57pm
The new Director of Hancock County Veterans Affairs is Tonya Lorentzen. An Army veteran, Lorentzen looks forward to assisting Hancock County veterans and their families. She succeeds long-time director Gerald Edgar (left). Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Introducing Tonya Lorentzen: new County Veterans Affairs Director

10/04/2022 - 2:31pm
Donna Powers

Powers named Ventura City Clerk

09/27/2022 - 3:41pm
Dr. Lyle Fuller

GHV Hall of Fame Profile: Dr. Lyle Fuller

09/14/2022 - 3:28pm
Linda Upmeyer

GHV Hall of Fame Profile: Linda Upmeyer

09/06/2022 - 4:09pm

News

01/24/2023 - 2:22pm

Supervisors to appoint county attorney

With the pending resignation of Hancock County Attorney Blake Norman, county supervisors served notice they intend to fill the vacancy by appointment. At their Jan. 16 meeting, Norman said the board has two options. They can choose to fill the...

GHV staff reports on program for at-risk students

GHV 4th Grade study national park system

Ernst makes return visit to Original Saw Company

Meeting purports to tell “other side” of C02 pipeline story

Garner City Council has first meeting of 2023

Opinion

01/25/2023 - 2:05pm

The Thompson Times

This week’s newsletter is going to address the Students First bill. (HSB1). After the Governor’s speech on January 10th my priority was to get the information to each of 56th District’s six superintendents. The summary sheet was sent the following...

The Thompson Times

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Sports

GHV's Drew Britson shoots over a Bronco defender during the Card's 75-33 win over Belmond-Klemme. Britson led the Cardinals with 15 points, 7 rebounds , 7 assists and 4 steals. Rick Ermer

01/24/2023 - 1:42pm

GHV Boys win at BK, 75-33

BELMOND –The GHV boys basketball team (11-3) traveled to Belmond-Klemme (1-14) on Friday, January 20th, and won in commanding fashion, 75-33. The game was a beatdown from start to finish. The Cards cleared the bench throughout the game, but if...

Tough Fight Ends in OT Loss for GHV Girls

47-46, Eagles Win in Overtime

WH Girls power through GHV, 41-25

Cards Split at Quad, Finish 1-1

WH Eagles wrestlers place 5th at Ida Grove

Obituaries

01/27/2023 - 9:26am

Janet A. Moldenhauer

Janet A. Moldenhauer, 89, of Britt, formerly of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2023, at First Lutheran Church in...

Thomas A. Duregger

Leland H. Hummel

Lois Dankbar Johnson

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