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Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:58am

Pandemic forces cancellation of Memorial Day Services

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has upended numerous...

The Garner Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2020 Duesey Days celebration is cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebration was to have highlighted the town's 150th anniversary. The committee is looking at safe alternatives to commemorate the town’s 150th. Leader 2019 file photo

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 7:39pm

Chamber of Commerce cancels Duesey Days 2020

GARNER – Garner’s annual community festival has become a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the community, vendors and entertainers, the Garner Chamber...

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 11:27am

Iowans helping Iowans

Members of the Iowa National Guard 831st Engineering Company from Des Moines delivered boxes of food for 165 families to God's Pantry in Garner on May 5. Local volunteers assisted with the...

Corwith Public Library reopened to the public last week with "social distancing" and other restrictions in place. Submitted photo

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 10:35am

Public libraries cautious about reopening

Public libraries cautious about reopening By Rebecca Peter On May 1, Governor Kim Reynolds loosened restrictions that were put in place March due to the COVID-19 pandemicon libraries, malls,...

Klemme's annual Ag Day celebration, normally held the second weekend in June, is cancelled for 2020. Rebecca Peter|The Leader

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 9:20am

Klemme Ag Day Celebration Cancelled

KLEMME – Klemme’s annual Ag Day Celebration in June is the latest in a number of area celebrations to be cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the May 4 city council meeting, Ken...

TOP HEADLINES

Pandemic forces cancellation of Memorial Day Services

05/20/2020 - 9:58am
The Garner Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2020 Duesey Days celebration is cancelled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebration was to have highlighted the town's 150th anniversary. The committee is looking at safe alternatives to commemorate the town’s 150th. Leader 2019 file photo

Chamber of Commerce cancels Duesey Days 2020

05/13/2020 - 7:39pm
Corwith Public Library reopened to the public last week with "social distancing" and other restrictions in place. Submitted photo

Public libraries cautious about reopening

05/13/2020 - 10:35am
Klemme's annual Ag Day celebration, normally held the second weekend in June, is cancelled for 2020. Rebecca Peter|The Leader

Klemme Ag Day Celebration Cancelled

05/13/2020 - 9:20am
A couple of patrons sit and eat at Mat's Place for the first time in over a month as a number of businesses were given the O.K. by Gov. Kim Reynolds to open back up on Friday under strict guidelines. Curran McLaughlin | The Leader

Handful of restaurants open to limited dine-in

05/06/2020 - 11:43am
Will the Garner Aquatic Center open for the summer of 2020? The question remains in limbo. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Summer Park & Rec programs in limbo

05/06/2020 - 1:01am
Jill Kramer

HCED announces small business recovery effort

05/01/2020 - 4:47pm
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Wesley teenager raises over $1000 for 2020 seniors.

04/29/2020 - 3:19pm
A view of State Street in Garner. Rebecca Peter| The Leader

County commits to HCED grant program to aid small businesses

04/29/2020 - 1:01am
County proceeds with plans for full-time engineer

04/29/2020 - 1:01am
Voters to check their mail for absentee ballot request form

04/29/2020 - 1:01am
Geiman brothers, Matt and Ed, operate a cow-calf herd near Goodell and their feedlot operation near Garner. Submitted photo

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Jamie Schmidt

Producers cope with uncertainty due to COVID-19

04/22/2020 - 1:42pm
Senator Joni Ernst and Iowa Sec. of Agriculture Mike Naig

Ernst, Naig speak to producers during telephone town hall

04/22/2020 - 12:26pm
Construction crews work on subgrade preparation for paving at the new Hejlik's III Subdivision at Garner. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Council approves Hejlik’s III Subdivision plat

04/21/2020 - 12:06pm
West Hancock holds special meeting to discuss plans during shut down

04/15/2020 - 3:34pm

News

05/20/2020 - 3:43pm

Division of Community Action Agencies Iowa LIHEAP Program Application Period Extended to June 30, 2020

Funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Program has been provided under the recent Cares Act economic stimulus package passed by Congress. Because of continuing and anticipated demand, the Iowa Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action...

Governor’s Scholarship awarded to West Hancock and GHV students

Kanawha City Council approves 2020 sidewalk program

Britt City Council holds special meeting

No action by city council on HCED request

GHV approves contract with Four Oaks

Opinion

05/13/2020 - 1:45pm

The McLaughlin Minute: Hi mom

This column will be published after Mother’s Day Sunday – sorry that you won’t get to read this on Sunday, mom. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to come see you and grandma this weekend. You said it’s fine when we talked on the phone. And maybe it is. Or...

The McLaughlin Minute: The murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Sportsdude: To honor a football god

The McLaughlin Minute: Golfer-in-Chief

Sportsdude: The ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ of sports analysts

The McLaughlin Minute: Spare any Tires?

Sports

05/20/2020 - 4:05pm

Sportsdude: Irrationally angry over dumb details

This week's topic: The plague of 'modern' NFL uniforms In another life and with more talent, I would have been an artist of some sort. I’ve always had an interest in visual aesthetic. Logos, graphic art, the composition of a photo or scene,...

GHV’s Dakin signs with Wartburg football

Rachel Leerar announces plans for college basketball

IHSAA and IGHSAU announce updates to spring sports season.

GHV will “light up the stadium” to show support for students

Iowa DNR addresses hunting and fishing regulations

Obituaries

Elmer Young

05/18/2020 - 12:46pm

GARNER – Elmer F. Young, 87, of Garner died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt. A private funeral service will be held Thursday at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner with Rev. Fr. Jim Dubert officiating. A public...

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