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Bernie and Laurie Formanek of Garner are no doubt the ultimate GHV Cardinal basketball fans. The couple was presented a customize basketball and framed jersey for their 50th season of attending Cardinal basketball games - at home and away, both boys and girls games. The presentation was at the GHV vs Forest City doubleheader on Friday. Rick Ermer photo
01/21/2025 - 3:20pm
GARNER – Every athletic team has its collection of devoted fans. Then, there are the super fans. Bernie and Lorrie Formanek of Garner surely qualify as the latter. On Friday, Jan. 17, the couple was recognized for attending Garner-Hayfield-Ventura...

Opinion

01/21/2025 - 1:34pm
To the editor: So, I glanced at Garner paper and saw an article about the Hancock County Compensation board.   It turned into a casino night of who can give away the most of other people’s money.  Tim Tusha opened with $3,500 for Sheriff. $1,500 -...

Sports


GHV's Preston Davison (22) tries to get a shot off over Forest City's Holden Reynolds during the Cards 70-43 loss. Davison led the Cards with 8 points. Rick Ermer photo
01/21/2025 - 1:29pm
Last week the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys basketball team (7-6) went 1-1 with games against North Iowa and Forest City.  Cards Take Over, Win 54-45 The GHV boys basketball team (7-5) played the North Iowa Bison (4-7) on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Buffalo...

Obituaries


Thomas Elmer Anderson
01/22/2025 - 11:20am
Thomas (Tom) Elmer Anderson, son of Norm and Dorothy (Greimann) Anderson, was born March 25, 1948 in Mason City and passed away surrounded by his family on January 7, 2025 in Temple, Arizona. He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to his...

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