News
If I Were Mayor 2026, CAPTION: Seventh grader Aubree White (left) receives an award from mayor Randy Yeakel (right) recognizing her as this year's Honorary Mayor. Picture from the City of Kanawha
02/18/2026 - 1:12pm
Every year, the Iowa League of Cities launches the "If I Were Mayor..." essay contest for Iowa's 7th graders, promoted through their English and Social Studies teachers. Winning essays are then selected in each of the state's congressional districts...
Opinion
02/17/2026 - 4:05pm
This week House File 1011 with Amendment 2323 passed out of Judiciary Committee by a unanimous vote. The bill calls for a dedicated team comprised of investigators, prosecutors and victims’ care professionals working as one team to focus only on...
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
Roger Pringnitz
02/18/2026 - 12:44pm
Roger L. Pringnitz, 85, of Garner passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Prairie View Apartments in Garner.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21st, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Pastor...
