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Soup's on! A great turn out for a Lunch at the Library at Klemme! Submitted photo
03/03/2026 - 1:59pm
KLEMME - Libraries in the 21st Century are more than just rows of books and periodicals housed on stacks of shelves. In many rural communities they provide a variety of services from Internet access, children's programs, as well as activities and...

Opinion

02/25/2026 - 8:39pm
The Iowa House version of the school funding was released this past week. The Student Supplemental Aid (SSA) is higher than that proposed by the Senate. It sets SSA at 2% which means the state now pays $8,148 per student, an increase of $160 over...

Sports


GHV's Brighton Kraus (#4) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal during the 2A Substate game against Roland-Story. Roland-Story won the game. Photo courtesy of Nirmalendu Majumdar | Ames Tribune
03/03/2026 - 1:05pm
STORY CITY –  The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura boys basketball team (9-16) took on the Roland-Story Norsemen (18-5) in the class 2A region 2 basketball semifinals, held Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Story City. The Cardinals were defeated 52-55 despite an...

Obituaries


Roger Pringnitz
02/18/2026 - 12:44pm
Roger L. Pringnitz, 85, of Garner passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Prairie View Apartments in Garner.   Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 21st, at the United Presbyterian Church in Garner with Pastor...

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