![](http://theleaderonline.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/slideshow/Drill%20Drome%20017w.jpg "<p>Aerial view of the scene of a staged "accident" that served as joint training session.</p>
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Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 9:13am
The week-long Hancock County Fair is set to start on Tuesday.
As with every year, the Hancock County Fair Board puts in tireless hours of...
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 9:07am
The last time Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball played Lake Mills the two teams combined for a total of 17 runs.
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Monday, July 16, 2018 - 4:31pm
The BRITT Group is organizing a large rummage sale in Britt on Saturday at the Hospitality Room on 49 Center Street.
The garage sale will be...
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 4:24pm
GARNER – In another month, school will be in session across Iowa. Safety when transporting students is a top priority is, of course, always a priority.
But accidents happen, and when they do, then what?
Fire and ambulance services from Garner...
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 2:54pm
GARNER – Tori Schoneman, the daughter of Matt and Tanya Schoneman of Garner, was crowned Little Miss Duesey 2018. Fifteen girls participated in the contest, which was held Friday, July 13.
Little Miss Duesey is sponsored by the Garner WA TAN...
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 9:29am
GARNER – Larry J. Schisel, 84, of Garner died Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 13 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Fr...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 4:46pm
Rain on July 4th cancelled a parade and delayed the display of fireworks over Crystal Lake to Friday, July 6. The Crystal Lake Save the Lake Committee sponsors the fireworks show annually. The evening of July 6 also included music by Bob and the...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 10:31am
KLEMME – Construction of the $1.4 million wastewater treatment facility improvements at Klemme will hopefully get underway this week. The city council met July 2.
“Our preconstruction conference was held on June 19 and construction was...
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 10:03am
GARNER – Trade and tariffs, rising health care costs and border control were among the topics discussed during a visit by Senator Charles Grassley (R) at Garner, where he toured the Zinpro plant.
The tour was followed by a question and answer...
Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 7:10pm
Clear Lake - Donna Mae Ruth Flusek, 83, of Garner, formerly of Ventura, died Monday, July 2, 2018, of pancreatic cancer at her daughter’s home in Forest City.
A memorial service was held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 6 at St. John Lutheran...
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 11:29am
WODEN – Sharon L. Buffington, 75, of Woden died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Saturday, July 7th at First Presbyterian Church in Woden...
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 10:01am
GARNER – Food, fun and entertainment galore are just a few reasons Garner is “pumpin’ up” for Duesey Days. The 38th annual celebration is July 13-14. Most activities will take place in Central Park.
(Editor’s note: The...
Monday, July 2, 2018 - 3:49pm
GARNER – When the school is back in session next August, youngsters at GHV elementary can enjoy recess time brand-new updated playground equipment.
Dozens of volunteers helped install the units for the upper elementary, lower elementary...
Monday, July 2, 2018 - 3:46pm
GARNER - Approximately $30,000 worth of tires and rim were stolen off of six pick-up trucks at a Garner dealership, sometime during the early morning hours of June 27.
Tires from six trucks with chrome wheels at Ollenburg Motors were stolen. The...
Monday, July 2, 2018 - 3:26pm
GARNER – The Garner City Council discussed regulating where marijuana dispensaries would be allowed to operate should the substance become legal in Iowa.
In February, representatives from the GHV Teen Council, Garner Asset Project (GAP...
