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Aubrey Upmeyer (second from left) won the title of 2020 Hancounty Fair Princess. Pictured with Aubrey are: Amelia Mary, Princess Aubrey, Annabelle Nielsen, Cora Bjoraker, runner up Hayden Hadacek, Bailey Wunder and Kimberly Nielsen. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:50am

Aubrey Upmeyer Named County Fair Princess

BRITT - Aubrey Upmeyer, the daughter of Nick and Kim Upmeyer of Garner, was crowned the Little Miss County Fair Princess for 2020. The princess contest was held July 28. Aubrey, age 9, will be a 4th...

he Garner Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and "first dollar" presentation on July 30 to mark the opening of the Men's Grooming Lounge. Owner Sarah Decker (center) prepares to cut the ribbon. Husband, Jesse Decker, holds a "first dollar" certificate. Also present are representatives from the Chamber and City of Garner: Doug McWilliams, Ana Olsthoorn, Erik Mullenbach, Matt Schoneman, Chamber Director Amber Jenniges, Cathy Caldwell, Deb Schmidt, and Councilman Don Bell. Rebecca Peter |The Leader

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 9:47am

Men’s Grooming Lounge Opens at Garner

GARNER – Sarah Decker loves to style hair – men’s hair to be exact. Decker recently opened the Men’s Grooming Lounge at 330 State St. in Garner. A grand opening and Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting...

"Red Elevator" on State Street in Garner Rebecca Peter |The Leader

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 9:24am

Council approves purchase of Red Elevator property

GARNER – The Garner City Council approved the purchase of the “Red Elevator” property located at the north end of State Street at their July 28 meeting. The purchase agreement with Design...

Bound issues of the former Kanawha Reporter newspaper (pictured) as well as former Britt New Tribune, Corwith Herald and Klemme Times will be preserved through microfilm and digitization, thanks to a grant awarded to the Garner Public Library from the Iowa Deparment of Cultural Affairs. Submitted photo

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 9:48am

Library Receives Preservation Grant for county collection

GARNER - Garner Public Library announced the recent award of a $18,176.00 historic preservation grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The library, in partnership with the six other...

GHV senior outfielder Sam Childress throws back to the infield durd the Cards 11-2 loss at Forest City.GHV finishes the short season with a fine 11-4 record. Rick Ermer photo

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:02am

Cards baseball slip in rematch with Forest City

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball had its chance to redeem one of their only losses this season when they visited Forest City for the second round of Class 2A Districts on July 14. The Cardinals had...

TOP HEADLINES

HCHS test sites for COVID-19

08/05/2020 - 10:56am
"Red Elevator" on State Street in Garner Rebecca Peter |The Leader

Council approves purchase of Red Elevator property

08/05/2020 - 9:24am
Britt City Council approves Water Project loan

07/29/2020 - 10:13am
Jeremy Purvis

County hires full-time engineer

07/29/2020 - 9:18am
Brenda Clark Hamilton

HCEDC holds virtual annual meeting

07/29/2020 - 9:07am
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Gov. Kim Reynolds speak with Priority Electric owner Mathieu LeMay, his with Catherine LeMay and employees Noah Roosa and Ben Waddingham in Kanawha on July 14. Curran McLaughlin | The Leader

Gov. Kim Reynolds visits Kanawha resident

07/22/2020 - 9:42am
Honken Execution Carried Out

07/22/2020 - 9:10am
GHV considers how to safely return-to-learn

07/21/2020 - 3:42pm
Second Covid-Related death in Hancock County

07/16/2020 - 9:03am
Britt City Council, property owners discuss abatement of 150-year-old barn

07/15/2020 - 10:21am
The Garner Public Library has put up a story walk along its window front. Pages from story books are displayed for children and patrons to follow along. Britt Public Library is currently working on setting up story walks along Main Ave. businesses. Curran McLaughlin | The Leader

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Britt Public Library

Local libraries continue summer reading programs in unique situation

07/08/2020 - 11:09am
Duesey Car Cruise on Saturday

07/08/2020 - 10:58am
WWII reenactor Steve Briola of Goodell and his restored 1943 Willys MB jeep. The photo was taken on Memorial Day at Klemme following a short observance of the holiday at the Ell Township Cemetery. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Honoring the “Greatest Generation”

07/01/2020 - 5:13pm
Mayor Ken Mick (right) presents former Garner City Councilman Lynn Smith a plaque in recognition to his years of service to the City of Garner. Smith retired from the council in January, however getting the plaque was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Garner City Council grants temporary street closure

06/30/2020 - 12:45pm
The Britt Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Night Cruise from July 17, 2019. Curran McLaughlin | The Leader

Britt Night Cruise vehicle show stays on track

06/30/2020 - 10:40am

News

08/05/2020 - 10:56am

HCHS test sites for COVID-19

Since March when COVID-19 became a threat to the health and well-being of area residents, Hancock County Health System made it its goal to help in the prevention of the spread of the virus by setting up a COVID-19 testing site so all area residents...

Aubrey Upmeyer Named County Fair Princess

Men’s Grooming Lounge Opens at Garner

City of Kanawha approves development agreement

West Hancock's updated Return to Learn plan

Council approves purchase of Red Elevator property

Opinion

08/05/2020 - 9:36am

Sportsdude: Critic of mascots

This week’s topic: Good Riddance Redskins A couple weeks ago I wrote a column about Native Americans and the issues they continue to struggle with. With God-like timing, the former Washington Redskins announced the Redskins moniker will be retired...

The McLaughlin Minute: Thanks for the steak!

The McLaughlin MInute: Native Americans

Sportsdude: Continuing to laugh at the dumb corporate suits

The McLaughlin Minute: the illusion of meaningful change

Sportsdude: Buzzkill for the greater good

Sports

08/05/2020 - 9:40am

IHSAA releases football guidelines and revised schedule

The IHSAA provided a revised schedule for the 2020 football season on July 24. The new schedule and format downsizes the season to seven weeks and will allow all teams to qualify for postseason this year – for this reason RPI Index from the year...

Cards baseball resurges in 2020

Young Cardinals softball team gains mental toughness

Offense a silver lining in Eagles softball season

GHV Softball beaten by Algona

Cards baseball slip in rematch with Forest City

Obituaries

Robert Schisel

08/06/2020 - 12:52pm

Robert "Bob" V. Schisel

GARNER – Robert “Bob” V. Schisel, 80, of Garner passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Westview Care Center in Britt. A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M., Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4thSt., Garner with Rev. Michael...

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