![](http://www.theleaderonline.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/slideshow/DSC_0122w.jpg "<p>hett Johnson (left), son of Mark and Rachel Johnson, and Riley Stortenbecker, son of Quentin and Lisa Stortenbacker, have fun feeding a calf at the Casey and Katie Schleuner farm during the 2nd annual "Fresh on the Farm" event hosted by the Hancock County Farm Bureau. The calf, "Larry" was a bucket bottle calf shown at the county fair by Kit Schleuner.</p>
<p>Rebecca Peter|The Leader</p>")
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Thursday, September 20, 2018 - 1:46pm
GARNER – Joanne K. Olsen, 87, of Clive, formerly of Garner, died Monday, September 17, 2018 at Silvercrest of the Woodlands in Clive, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M., Monday, Sept. 24 at the United Presbyterian Church in...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 1:24pm
GHV cross country teams participated in the Clear Lake Invitational Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Regular Baptist Camp at Ventura. The Cardinal boys team finished eighth in the 13-team field, while the GHV...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 12:52pm
A quick start propelled the Osage Green Devils to a 52-36 victory over Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Friday night in Garner. The loss dropped the Cards to 1-3 heading into Class 2A District 2 play this week. As...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - 10:53am
Historic restored barns, throughout Iowa, will be open to the public during the Iowa Barn Foundation’s free, self-guided, All-State Barn Tour Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
In Hancock County two barns...
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 3:42pm
GARNER – A local cow/calf operation and a vineyard were destinations for the 2nd annual “Fresh on the Farm” tour hosted by the Hancock County Farm Bureau.
The tour highlights the diversity of agriculture in Hancock County....
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 3:34pm
GARNER – The Garner City Council was notified that the Garner Walk Trail Project was recommended for $200,000 in Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding. The council met in regular session on Sept. 11.
Iowa TAP funding is...
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 3:31pm
Alan and Margaret Jass of Hancock County were inducted into the 2018 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 19. Ninety-one Iowa counties participated this year and selected 131...
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 3:21pm
BRITT — Hancock County Health System is excited to announce the arrival of the new Obstetric Care Clinic with Christian Grindberg, D.O. at Britt Medical Clinic. Caring for expecting mothers includes delivery at Kossuth County Regional Health...
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 12:37pm
The Britt City Council welcomed Staci Ball to the city administrative staff during their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 11.
Ball will be serving as the city's new deputy clerk.
"We...
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 11:57am
Perennial power Lake Mills swept the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura volleyball team, 3-0, Tuesday, Sept. 11. Game scores were 25-7, 25-21, 25-10.
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Monday, September 17, 2018 - 11:55am
Friday night the West Hancock football team bagged up a big win in Forest City, crushing the Indians 50-13.
Once again the run game was in...
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 4:47pm
BRITT—Elsie Agnes Kunkel, age 91, of Britt died September 12, 2018 at Kanawha Community Home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. at St....
Friday, September 14, 2018 - 4:43pm
KANAWHA—Calene L. Smith, 93, of Kanawha passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at the Kanawha Community Home.
Funeral services for Calene Smith are Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 402 North Main...
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 12:40pm
BRITT - Zubrod Percherons, a draft horse team from Guthrie, Oklahoma, won Supreme Champion 6 Horse honors at the 37th Britt Draft Horse Show, held Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
Rain on Sunday morning, Sept. 2, forced the...
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 - 9:58am
GARNER – A ribbon cutting event marked the formal opening of the Kwik Star convenience store at Garner on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The 7,500 square foot store is located at 150 E. Hwy. 18 and currently employs 26.
The store actually opened for...
