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Bill Funnemark, former CWL teacher, signs a copy of his book, "Last Lunch" for Vanna Anderson during a recent book signing event at the Corwith Public Library.</div>
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Rebecca Peter | The Leader</div>")
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Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 9:33am
GARNER – Bernice T. Eness, 96, of Garner passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Concord Care Center in Garner.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev. Scott Kozisek...
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 9:27am
Lloyd Walter Asbe, 84, died August 27, 2019 at home following an extended illness.
Born in Kanawha on April 15, 1935 to Lloyd and Edith (Kalvig) Asbe, Walter moved between Oakland, California and Kanawha throughout his childhood, graduating...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:54am
BRITT – Zubrod Percherons of Guthrie, Oklahoma won “Supreme Team” honors at the 38th annual Britt Draft Horse Show.
The stands at the horse arena at the Hancock County Fairgrounds were full of spectators for 2019 show held over the...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 10:39am
CORWITH – A former Corwith-Wesley-LuVerne School District teacher has penned a memoir about finding a path to recovery from grief and loss.
“Last Lunch” by William “Bill” Funnemark of Algona and published by Outskirts...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 9:47am
Only two ladies entered for the Miss Kanawha Queen Pageant on Sept. 3 this year, but that doesn’t make the tiara any less honorable.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 8:42am
West Hancock traveled to Emmetsburg on Friday and walked away with an easy victory, 41-13.
The Eagles did not pass once in the 38-point...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 - 8:35am
First meet of the year for West Hancock cross country brought them to Mercy West Campus in Mason City for the Newman Invitational on Sept. 3.
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Monday, September 9, 2019 - 4:40pm
The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura cross-country teams started the year running at the Mercy Clinic West Campus in Mason City for the Newman Invitational on Sept. 3.
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Monday, September 9, 2019 - 4:36pm
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura volleyball had its first full week of volleyball hosting Forest City in their season opener on Sept. 3 and traveling to rival West Hancock on Thursday.
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Monday, September 9, 2019 - 4:31pm
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura football went on a roll Friday night as they put Humboldt in their place on the road.
The Cardinals looked good on...
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 3:45pm
GARNER – Leanne M. Van Oort, 51, of Garner passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Garner with Rev. Fr. Henry Huber as celebrant...
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 12:47pm
GARNER – Audrey J. Johnson, 88, of Garner passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 at MercyOne Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 6, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garner with Rev...
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 11:02am
GARNER – Trade, tariffs, and renewable fuels dominated the conversation during a town hall meeting at Garner with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Mike Hejlik, Britt, commented about the EPA granting exemptions from the...
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 10:53am
Lots of sales around town, Sept. 6 & 7. Something for everyone! Click here for an interactive map!
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 10:18am
GARNER – The Garner Chamber of Commerce welcomed Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Garner clinic to the community with a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, Aug. 21.The Garner clinic, located at 840 West, US Hwy. 18, is the newest clinic in the...
