News
Storeowner Amanda Krumwiede in front of White Barn Picket Fence's front door.
02/11/2026 - 3:36pm
BRITT - White Barn Picket Fence, a family-owned-and-operated specialty shop and children's photography studio found on Britt's Main Street, officially joined the Britt Chamber of Commerce as of the start of 2026. The store, which is owned and run by...
Opinion
02/10/2026 - 2:48pm
The fourth week of the legislative session reminded me of the start of planting season. We’ve been preparing to get work done for a long time and we finally are “in the field” beginning that work. Subcommittees are the first step for any bill, so...
Sports
On to State! West Hancock Eagles wrestling team is sending five to the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines this week! From left: Preston Gayken, Teague Smith, Ethan Gayken, Reese Luedtke and Jacoby Subject. Read about their qualifying success at the District meet at Ogden on Saturday, Feb. 14 inside today's Leader! The West Hancock team was the District champions at the meet. Ted Smith photo
02/17/2026 - 1:47pm
BRITT - West Hancock will send five athletes to the Iowa High School Athletic Association State wrestling tournament February 18-21. The Eagle squad also won the 1A District 7 team title with 156 points. Followed by Ogden with 122.5 and Martensdale...
Obituaries
02/04/2026 - 2:00pm
Karen I. Kerr, 87, of Waterloo, formerly of the Crystal Lake and Forest City area, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake.
A private family service will be held in the summer. Cataldo Funeral Home of Britt is in...
