News
12/30/2025 - 2:08pm
As another year comes to an end, it's time to look back on the year's highlights. Here is the first half of the 2025 yearly recap, featuring the stories and people that defined Hancock County.
JANUARY
The Hancock County board...
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...
