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Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 9:17pm
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Rooster crowing, cow calling, sweet corn and hot wings eating contests - some of the fun for all ages at the 2014 Hancock County District Fair at Britt, Iowa.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 1:02pm
A bottle of cranberry juice, a lime, cans of sardines and artichoke hearts and grits don't seem a likely combination to be found on anyone's dinner table, but for cooks in the mystery bag cook-off at the Hancock County Fair the challenge...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 11:19am
A young lady from Britt will represent Hancock County at the upcoming Iowa State Fair. Rachel Francis, 19, the daughter of Paul and Gina Francis, was crowned the 2014 Hancock County Fair Queen on Wednesday, July 24.
“I love the fair, so...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 11:09am
CRYSTAL LAKE – Thousands of bicyclists received a warm welcome from North Iowa during the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI XLII), last week.
Crystal Lake served as a “pass through” community on...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 10:50am
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church at 760 West 8th Street in Garner will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014.
The celebration will begin with the Worship and Communion service at 10 a.m. on...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 10:32am
Michelle K. Eisenman, Hancock County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, announces that absentee ballots for the Special School Election for the reorganization of Garner-Hayfield and Ventura Community School districts to be held September 9th...
Monday, July 28, 2014 - 8:52am
Edith E. Drabek, 85, of Garner passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Concord Care Center in Garner after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, July 31st at St....
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 2:03pm
GARNER - Melvin "Pete" M. Petersen, 91, of Garner passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, July 23 at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel,...
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 3:26pm
CLEAR LAKE – Marie E. Jackson, 87, of Clear Lake and formerly of Kanawha, died Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Concord Care Center in Garner.
In keeping with Marie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a me- morial...
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 2:36pm
GARNER – Only 26 days until school starts…
The Garner-Hayfield Board of Education reviewed progress on summer repair/maintenance projects in anticipation of the start of 2014-15 school year. The board met July 14.
Kris...
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 2:33pm
Three GHV seniors added one last award to their high school athletic resumes after being named to North Iowa Conference all-conference baseball rosters. Catcher Braden Meints along with pitcher/infielder Josh Theobald were...
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 2:15pm
Three Garner-Hayfield/Ventura softball players were named to the North Iowa Conference all-conference teams. Cardinal senior Maddie Tusha was named to the NIC’s first team roster while juniors Mallory Van Oort and Tiara Van...
Monday, July 21, 2014 - 1:51pm
The West Hancock baseball team wrapped up their 2014 season last week with a first round loss to Riceville 0-4.
The Eagles finished 4-16 overall and 2-12 in conference play.
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Monday, July 21, 2014 - 1:50pm
The West Hancock softball team concluded their 2014 season 7-18 overall and 5-9 in the North Iowa Conference.
As a team, the Eagles...
