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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 4:15pm

Family Fun Night!

Jana Basinger shows off her team's LEGO robotics exhibit for curious kids at one of the many attractions during Hancock County Extension's Family Fun Night on April 12. The event was held at the West...

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 3:50pm

Wyatt Eekhoff wins 1st Place in State Science Fair’s third division

Wyatt Eekhoff, one of the freshmen members of the West Hancock FFA Chapter as well as current FFA Historian, has recently achieved 1st place in his division of the Iowa State Science and Technology...

ong-time HCEDC President Jerry Tlach was honored with a Key Contributor Award at the 2024 Hancock County Economic Development annual meeting, April 11. Tlach was instrumental in organizing the HCEDC. He served as the organization's president for over 20 years. Jill Kramer (right), HCEDC Executive Director, presented Tlach with award, assisted by guest speaker Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Economic Development & Iowa Finance Authority. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 3:10pm

HCEDC annual meeting highlights accomplishments

DUNCAN – Accomplishments in the past year were highlighted at the Hancock County Economic Development Corp. annual meeting held April 12 at Duncan. Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority...

Senior Jenna Pringnitz takes a free kick during the Cards' 4-2 victory over Clear Lake. Pringnitz scored one goal and had one assist in the game. GHV Senior Valarie Welsh passes the ball up field during the Cards 4-2 win over Clear Lake. Welsh has been a reliable defender for the 5-0 Cardinals. Rick Ermer photos

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:09pm

GHV Girls Soccer Remains Perfect

GARNER - The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls soccer team (5-0) kept their streak alive last week with wins against Clear Lake and Hampton-Dumont-CAL. Cards Take Down Clear Lake, 4-2 The Cards (4-...

L-R: Nolan Vaske tied for first in the high jump at Lake Mills. Ray Gretillate placed first in sho put. Mariah Hagen photos

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 1:07pm

1st Place in Lake Mills for WH Boys Track

LAKE MILLS - The West Hancock boys track team had two meets last week, winning the first in Lake Mills, and placing fifth in Estherville. Eagles Win Lake Mills Meet The Eagles ran at the Lake Mills...

TOP HEADLINES

Easter events in Hancock County

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Primary Race for County Supervisor

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Cynthia Paschen

Hamilton County Democrat to challenge Guth

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Smoothness Award, CAPTION: Jeremy Purvis, the Hancock county engineer, presents the award for smoothest county roads, won by Hancock county’s county roads department. Ben Hassebroak | The Leader

County Road Department Awarded for road smoothness

03/19/2024 - 1:49pm
ISU Extension photo

North Central Iowa Research Association to Host Annual Meeting

03/12/2024 - 2:41pm
GHV Choir heads for New York City

03/05/2024 - 2:40pm
Randy Feenstra

Rep. Feenstra files for re-election to a third term

03/05/2024 - 1:40pm
Ken Kasper

GHV enters into Superintendent Sharing Agreement

02/27/2024 - 11:26am
Eagles Place Sixth in 1A at State Tourney

02/20/2024 - 4:13pm
GHV's Lucas Kral (center) placed 2nd in the in 150-pound weight category Class 2A at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament. Kral was the first to reach the state finalist in Garner's history since 1991. More GHV state tourney wrestling coverage in today's Leader! Iowa Newspaper Association photo

GHV’s Kral Lands Second-Place Finish at State

02/20/2024 - 4:08pm
Nate Lemmon was awarded by the chamber for ten years of serving in a variety of roles, including president. Britt Chamber. Ben Hassbroek | The Leader

Nate Lemmon awarded at Britt Chamber of Commerce Meeting

02/13/2024 - 2:43pm
Gretta Gouge

Gretta Gouge quietly achieves Rebounding Records for GHV Basketball

02/06/2024 - 1:59pm
Bud Jermeland

Jermeland announces candidacy for county supervisor

01/23/2024 - 12:49pm
Vanessa Trampel named to AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

01/02/2024 - 6:00pm
Carlee Frayne

Garner City Council hires Parks & Rec Assistant

01/02/2024 - 5:52pm

News

04/16/2024 - 4:15pm

Family Fun Night!

Jana Basinger shows off her team's LEGO robotics exhibit for curious kids at one of the many attractions during Hancock County Extension's Family Fun Night on April 12. The event was held at the West Hancock High School. More photos in The Leader.

Wyatt Eekhoff wins 1st Place in State Science Fair’s third division

HCEDC annual meeting highlights accomplishments

Garner City Council Awards Contract for Resurfacing Project

GHV School Board Approves FY25 Budget

Henschen Scholarship deadline is June 15

Opinion

04/16/2024 - 2:44pm

The Thompson Times

Budget Work Picks Up Pace as House, Senate Appropriations Bills Unveiled As the calendar edges closer to the 100th day of the 2024 Legislative Session, work on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget is picking up steam this week. Both the House and Senate...

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Sports

04/16/2024 - 1:13pm

Cardinal Boys Golf Working Towards Improvement

GARNER - The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys golf team had three meets last week and took two second-place finishes and a third. Competitive Meet Yields Second Place for Cards The GHV boys golf team kicked things off for the week with a home meet...

Strong Showing for GHV Boys Track

GHV Boys Soccer Searching for a Win

Cards Stay Perfect at 8-0 in Team Play

GHV Girls Soccer Remains Perfect

GHV Girls Track Takes on Area Competition

Obituaries

04/14/2024 - 6:53pm

Angela E. Dummett

Angela E. (Klein) Dummett, 93, of Britt, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at her home in Britt. Memorial services for Angela Dummett will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West, in...

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