News
West Hancock 4th grade students and Westview residents worked together to make gingerbread houses on a frosty Tuesday afternoon. Ben H | The Leader
12/24/2025 - 11:09am
BRITT - Just across the street from West Hancock elementary, Westview Senior Care Center invited Mrs. Lori Eekhoff's 4th grade class of 22 students to build gingerbread houses with the residents. The request, which initially went out to any one...
Opinion
12/24/2025 - 8:56am
To the editor:
Even though the majority of Iowans oppose the use of eminent domain for private use and the change to the corridor will not solve the issue.
Summit and it's supporters push this notion as some sort of fix. Can the worth be that...
Sports
GHV's Gunner Fry (center) placed 1st at 106 lbs. at the 18th Annual Jones Brothers Tournament in Iowa Falls. Photo by Tiffany Fry
12/23/2025 - 3:08pm
IOWA FALLS – On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys wrestling team competed in the Jones Brothers Invitational hosted by Iowa Falls-Alden. Of the 11 teams in attendance, the Cards placed seventh with 88.5 points.
West Marshall won...
Obituaries
Connie Heinen
12/20/2025 - 2:21pm
Connie A. Heinen, 74, of Garner passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 19, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Garner VFW on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Garner VFW...
