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Left: Publisher & owners of Enterprise Media Inc, Chris and Kristen Hall. Right: David Hotle, managing editor of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and The Leader.

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 2:07pm

Enterprise Media acquires Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter, Garner Leader

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and the Garner Leader were purchased by Enterprise Media effective April 2nd. The Charles City-based publishing company was founded in 2016 by Christopher Hall and his...

Photo courtesy of Eric Luppen

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 6:09pm

Devastating Fire at Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm

CORWITH - The cause of a devastating fire at the Hawkeye Egg Farm near Corwith on Thursday, March 26 remains under investigation. A statement released by Hawkeye Pride on Friday is as follows...

L-R: (front) Manager Bella Johnson, Grace Loeschen, Josie Malek, Milli Gutierrez, Malia Hinz, Bella Schisel, Mackenzie Stearns, Ali Blair, (middle row) Kaelea Blakely, Erica Fritz, Marissa Muff, Kacie Lynch, Tori Schoneman, Ally Englin, Lexi Hejna, Molly Maurer, Sophie Salz, (back) Asst. Coach Nikki Renner, Macy McMahon, Katie Maurer, Hayden Bredlow, Ella Brink, Sadie Britson, Grace Schumacher, Hannah Weiskamp, Emma Schumacher, Sophie Deacon, Carolina Klooster, Macy Purcell, Coach Scott Gaskill. Rick Ermer photo

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 3:25pm

Optimistic outlook for GHV Girls Track

The 2026 track & field season at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura gets underway this week. The first met of the season is tomorrow (March 26) at Clear Lake. "We are very optimistic that we will stack up...

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 1:11pm

Guth, Thompson Highlight Legislation Action

GARNER - State Senator Dennis Guth and State Representative Mark Thompson highlighted action by the Iowa Legislature, to date, at town hall forums at Garner and Britt, Friday, March 20. Jill Kramer,...

L-R: (Row 1) Charlie Bruggeman, Keira Hanson, Vanessa Nieto, Aubrey Madson, Tara Marchand, (Row 2) Embree Witte, Marbeya Sisneros, Julia Burrs, Paisley Schmid, Ava Keiper, Iselle Weiland, Lilyana Sisneros, (Row 3) Dani Bruns, Sophie Aitchison, Hayden Hadacek, Ava Horstman, Lauryn Johnson, Lily Kuppinger. Ben Hassebroek | The Leader

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:37pm

West Hancock girls sprint into the track season

BRITT - Coach Kamille Goepel of the West Hancock girls track team is ready to lead the Eagles into a successful season of running. She believes that the girls this year stack up to the ...

TOP HEADLINES

T&T Designs has the right design for you!

03/24/2026 - 1:31pm
Joel Martin

GHV Board of Education Names Joel Martin Next District Superintendent

03/24/2026 - 12:49pm
GHV Board of Education Names Superintendent Finalists

03/13/2026 - 6:14pm
Double Fatality in Hwy. 18 Crash

03/11/2026 - 5:26pm
Informational Meeting for Kanawha Farmers Market Vendors

03/10/2026 - 2:14pm
Britt alum inducted into IHSAA Wrestling Hall of Fame

02/24/2026 - 3:21pm
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

Aubree White declared Kanawha's Honorary Mayor for 2026

02/18/2026 - 1:12pm
GHV Senior, Bella Schisel, scored her 1,000th point in the Cards 69-29 win over Eagle Grove. Schisel once again filled the score sheet, scored 20 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, had 4 steals and 4 assists. Rick Ermer photo

GHV Girls Crush Eagle Grove, 69-29

02/17/2026 - 1:39pm
Heflin Finishes 4th at State Meet

02/10/2026 - 1:02pm
Blair Greiman

Greiman sentenced to 25 years for attempted kidnapping

02/04/2026 - 1:23pm
Jill Kramer HCEDC Director

HCEDC in Action: What Does Hancock County Economic Development Actually Do?

01/20/2026 - 2:44pm
Retiring council members Amber Jenniges and Don Bell were honored for their years of service to the City of Garner at the December 9 city council meeting. Jenniges was a council member from 2021 to 2025. Bell served on the council from 2019 to 2025. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Garner City Council learns of potential effects of IT on youth

12/16/2025 - 1:28pm
Education leaders recognized for commitment to learning

12/16/2025 - 12:59pm
Garner to "Light up the Night" this Saturday

11/18/2025 - 1:45pm
Police: Suspect killed two, then shot himself

11/11/2025 - 2:41pm

News

Left: Publisher & owners of Enterprise Media Inc, Chris and Kristen Hall. Right: David Hotle, managing editor of the Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and The Leader.

04/03/2026 - 2:07pm

Enterprise Media acquires Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter, Garner Leader

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter and the Garner Leader were purchased by Enterprise Media effective April 2nd. The Charles City-based publishing company was founded in 2016 by Christopher Hall and his wife Kristin. The Mirror-Reporter and the Leader...

Devastating Fire at Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm

T&T Designs has the right design for you!

Guth, Thompson Highlight Legislation Action

Britt City Council reviews Open Meetings, Open Records Laws

GHV Board of Education Names Joel Martin Next District Superintendent

Opinion

03/18/2026 - 2:20pm

The Thompson Times

These past couple weeks has had the House intensely working on bills and bringing many to the floor for votes. Those passing on the floor are sent over to the Senate in hopes to get them through the process of subcommittee and committee. This past...

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Sports

03/31/2026 - 3:51pm

Cards Start Track Season at Clear Lake Wellness Center

CLEAR LAKE – On Friday, March 27, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys track team competed at the North Iowa Indoor Championships to kick their season off. The list of events were limited, but the competition was not. Clear Lake won the boys meet as...

Cardinal Girls Track Off to a Good Start

Eagles Have Strong Showing in Track Opener

Optimistic outlook for GHV Girls Track

West Hancock girls sprint into the track season

West Hancock boys to shoot for the top of the track season

Obituaries

03/30/2026 - 12:07pm

Darrel D. Freie

Darrel D. Freie, 76, of Mason City, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa in Mason City. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Hampton is caring for Darrel and his family. He was born on September 19,1949 to Ken and...

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Roger L. Pringnitz

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