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Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:47am

Duncan, Iowa to Celebrate 125 Years of Czech Heritage

Make plans now to attend a huge celebration in a small-town setting. The town of Duncan, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, and the Duncan Hall are all celebrating 125 years of Czech heritage. This...

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 9:20am

GHV initiates Phase I of bond project

GARNER - A "groundbreaking" ceremony at the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary building site on June 11 celebrated a major milestone for the GHV Community School District - the TK–3rd grade classroom...

L-R: Brighton Kraus got the win on the mound against Eagle Grove. Kraus pitched a complete game, giving up 1 run on 3 hits and struck out 8 Eagle Grove batters. Kaden Kral came on in relief to get the win on the mound against Clear Lake. Kral pitched 4 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit and struck out Lion batters. Rick Ermer photos

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 11:42am

GHV Baseball Rolls Along

GARNER - Last week the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball team (8-3) played four games and went 3-1 in the stretch. They defeated Eagle Grove, lost to Northwood-Kensett, defeated Clear Lake, and...

The new bank building also comes with a new drive-through ATM. Ben Hassebroek | The Leader

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 1:39pm

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank has a new Britt location

Farmers Trust and Savings bank has had a building in Britt since 1992, but on June 2, 2025, the bank officially relocated to a new building. The building, which broke ground in the Summer of 2024,...

The North Iowa 12U Rattlers team. L-R, first row: Preston Henkes, Kinnick Schulz, Channing Hall, Braylen Elliott, Jordan Jansen, Tayten Witte, Corbin Wheeler, Griffin Brager, Beckett Muth, Caden Davison, Beckett Peterson. 2nd row, coaches, left to right: Tyler Jansen, Dustin Schulz, Collin Davison. Shia Brown not pictured.

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 1:24pm

North Iowa Rattlers claim two tournament championships on hot streak

The North Iowa Rattlers, Garner and Britt’s youth traveling baseball program, took home the championship title in two different tournaments during the month of May. The two tournament wins come from...

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A legacy of faith: 125 Years St. Wenceslaus Church, Duncan

06/25/2025 - 11:06am
US Senate candidate Jim Carlin (left) and US Congressional candidate Lynn Evans (right) shake hands at the Hancock County fairgrounds before Carlin went up to speak at the event. Ben Hassebroek | The Leader

“Red, White, Blue, and You!” Republican event features prospective candidates

06/10/2025 - 2:05pm
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Thanking veterans with the Red, White & Blue

06/10/2025 - 1:28pm
Veteran Justin Cooper

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Ceremonial retirement of flags. Submitted photo

Veteran of Iraq & Afghanistan delivers Memorial Day address

06/03/2025 - 2:54pm
Giovanni Garcia wins Long Jump at State. West Hancock Facebook photo Ray Gretillat placed third in Shot Put. MAP photo

Garcia Wins State in Long Jump

05/27/2025 - 3:15pm
L-R: Kyen Brown in the open 200. Jonah Pringnitz in the 3200m. Mid-America Publishing photos

Cardinals Compete at State Track Meet

05/27/2025 - 3:04pm
Overgaard and Helgeson Advance to State

05/27/2025 - 2:50pm
GHV Boys Soccer Advances to Semifinals

05/27/2025 - 2:46pm
Lauren Hammitt Named Director of Garner Community Christian Child Care

05/27/2025 - 1:57pm
Corwith's Memorial Day Celebration

05/20/2025 - 1:35pm
Daniel lJ. Martinez

Britt City Council hires Police Chief

05/14/2025 - 12:25pm
L-R: GHV Girls Golf won two meets last week. Audrey Overgaard placed 1st in both meets. Shot a 43 at Clarion and a 42 at Eagle Grove. Sydney Helgeson placed 2nd in both meets. Shot a 47 at Clarion and a 49 at Eagle Grove. Rick Ermer photos

Cardinal Girls Golf Wins Two

04/15/2025 - 10:28am
David Spangler

Benefit for Dave Spangler

02/11/2025 - 1:43pm
Jason McLaughlin

West Hancock School Board Names Jason McLaughlin Next District Superintendent

02/11/2025 - 12:54pm
GHV senior Lucas Kral (center) achieved his 150th career win at the New Hampton wrestling meet on Thursday, Jan.24.Also pictured are coaches Cory Jenniges and Chris Shepard. Rick Ermer photo

Kral Picks Up 150th Win

01/28/2025 - 1:32pm

News

06/25/2025 - 11:06am

A legacy of faith: 125 Years St. Wenceslaus Church, Duncan

Nestled in the heart of Hancock County St. Wenceslaus Church has been a cornerstone of faith and community for 125 years. Established in 1900 the church was founded to serve the growing check immigrant population in the Duncan area. Before the...

Duncan, Iowa to Celebrate 125 Years of Czech Heritage

Financial changes, shifting policies, and new staff discussed at West Hancock board meeting

Britt City Council hears funding request for Armstrong House Museum

GHV initiates Phase I of bond project

Klemme Ag Day is Saturday

Opinion

06/25/2025 - 11:20am

Hancock County GOP Central Committee oppose Governor’s Veto of CO2 Bill

After an unprecedented effort from 12 Iowa Republican senators to get a bill (HF639) to the floor for a vote our hopes of passage were dashed by Gov. Reynolds’ veto. This bill protected property owners and their rights from the use of eminent domain...

The future of private property rights in Iowa rests in the hands of Governor Kim Reynolds

Building Wealth, and a Stronger Community, Via Employee Ownership

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Sports

Aubrey Madson gets a base hit during the West Hancock softball game against Rockford. Ben Hassebroek | The Leader

06/17/2025 - 11:59am

Eagles Softball Comes Up Short

BRITT - Last week the West Hancock softball team (0-10) played three home games and lost to North Union, Rockford, and Bishop Garrigan. Eagles Fall to Warriors, 3-16 On Tuesday, June 10th, the West Hancock Eagles (0-8) played the North Union...

Busy Week for GHV Softball

Eagles Baseball Goes 2-1 On the Week

GHV Baseball Rolls Along

North Iowa Rattlers claim two tournament championships on hot streak

West Hancock Eagles Win Over Bison

Obituaries

06/24/2025 - 2:56pm

Ruby M. Golnick

Ruby M. Golnick, 66, of Garner, went to Heaven Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident east of Floyd, Iowa, on U.S. Highway 18. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Garner...

Dr. Darrell Neuberger, DVM

Laurie Ellenburg

Melvin E Lambert

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