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Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:57am

ISU Northern Research Farm to Celebrate New Facility and 95 Years

AMES, Iowa – An open house will recognize a new research and extension facility as well as the 95th anniversary of Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm. ISU research and...

The 35 members of West Hancock’s class of 2025 have successfully graduated from high school.

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Claire Johnson (middle) and Faith Steenblock (left) received their awards for Valedictorian and Salutatorian respectively from principal Dan Peterson (right.)

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“Be involved, no matter where or when in life.” -Claire Johnson.

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“Our talent as a class is exceptional kindness.” -Brandon Peterson.

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“I won’t forget any of you any time soon.” -Zachary Beukema.

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 3:02pm

“We won’t forget each other,” says West Hancock’s class of 2025

BRITT, IA - On Sunday, May 18, the 35 members of West Hancock’s class of 2025 received their diplomas after many long years of hard work and dedication to their education. The commencement ceremony...

Members of the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Class of 2025 who ranked in top 10 percent academically were recognized at commencement. Sunday, May 18. These seniors class members were: (L-R, front) Lucas Kral, Patience Katter, McKenna Greiman, Gage Konz, (back) Nikolai Rodroguez, Jessa Heitland and Brandon Roberts. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 05/20/2025 - 1:37pm

GHV Class of 2025 awarded high school diplomas

"Together we have experienced life, separately we will pursue our dreams, and forever our memories will remain." - Unknown Author GARNER - The 76 members of the Class of 2025 at Garner-Hayfield-...

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 3:53pm

35 seniors to graduate from West Hancock

West Hancock high school will be holding its 2025 graduation ceremony on May 18 at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. 35 students will be receiving their diplomas from superintendent Wayne...

Commencement for the GHV Class of 2025 at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 18. Seniors include (L-R) Nicholas Zrostlik, Sydney Helgeson, Drew Burress and Kenadie Bruggeman. Enjoy the special graduation section in this week's Leader. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 3:39pm

Seventy-six in the GHV Class of 2025

"Together we have experienced life, separately we will pursue our dream, and forever our memories will remain," is the motto of the Class of 2025 at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. On Sunday, May 18, the 76...

TOP HEADLINES

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
Gov. Reynolds announces childcare grant recipients

01/08/2025 - 9:55am
2024 Year in Review in Hancock County - Part 1

12/31/2024 - 10:33am
Kelly White named Garner City Administrator

12/17/2024 - 11:48am
Ryan Hinders

Ryan Hinders named Cross Country “2A Coach of the Year”

12/12/2024 - 10:34am
Jim Collins

Garner City Administrator Resigns - Accepts position with Mason City

12/03/2024 - 4:03pm
After 100 years of community service, the Garner Lion's Club is disbanding. Club officers Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Marc Fritz and President Cody Liska display the emblem of the Lions International organization. Submitted photo

Garner Lions Club Disbands After 100 Years

12/03/2024 - 3:58pm
Garner Community Thanksgiving

11/19/2024 - 2:02pm
“Sometimes the most brutal battles aren’t fought with weapons, but with principles,” -Nicole Lunning. Ben Hassebroek | Garner Leader

Nicole Lunning speaks at GHV Veterans Day event

11/19/2024 - 1:05pm
Joe McEnuity

Britt hires city administrator

11/19/2024 - 11:02am

News

ISU Extension & Outreach photo

05/21/2025 - 11:57am

ISU Northern Research Farm to Celebrate New Facility and 95 Years

AMES, Iowa – An open house will recognize a new research and extension facility as well as the 95th anniversary of Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm. ISU research and demonstration farms are dedicated to finding...

“We won’t forget each other,” says West Hancock’s class of 2025

GHV Class of 2025 awarded high school diplomas

Corwith's Memorial Day Celebration

Britt City Council hires Police Chief

35 seniors to graduate from West Hancock

Opinion

05/14/2025 - 12:22pm

Building Wealth, and a Stronger Community, Via Employee Ownership

I graduated from high school in 1984, which was right in the middle of the farm crisis in the Midwest. There weren’t a lot of jobs here in Iowa. I remember applying to every restaurant in town—McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Perkins—you name it...

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Sports

GHV 4x110m Relay team L-R: Malia Hinz, Tessa Fuentes, Hayden Bredlow, Bella Schisel. Booster Club photo

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Molly Maurer qualified for State in the 400 meter dash. Booster Club photo

05/20/2025 - 3:10pm

GHV Girls Track Advance to State in 2 Events

GARNER, IA – On Thursday, May 15, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura girls track team competed in the Class 2A State Qualifying meet that saw 12 teams in attendance. The Cardinals placed fifth overall as a team. The Cards advanced to state in two...

GHV Boys Track Send 8 Events to State

Six Punch Tickets to State for WH Boys Track

WH Boys Golf Sends 3 to Districts

Eagle Girls Sending 3 Events to State

GHV Girls Soccer Nearly Perfect

Obituaries

05/21/2025 - 2:42pm

Alvin "Doug" Johnson

Alvin “Doug” Johnson, 71, of Kanawha, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home in Kanawha. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Kanawha United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street in Kanawha. Burial was in the...

Barbara J. Needham

Robert R. Stille

Corey J. Maurer

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