This database of historic Hancock County, Iowa newspapers was
made possible through the generous donations of many groups and individuals.
This Project is supported in part by the State Historical Society of Iowa, Historical Resource Development Program.
In particular, we thank:
Ann Tice in memory of Evelyn and Wilbur Arnold
Ann Tice in honor of the entire Arnold family
Garner Public Library Foundation
Friends of the Britt Public Library
Kanawha Public Library
Lavern & Karen Velau
Genealogy & Local History
The Garner Public Library houses historical materials relating to Garner and Hancock County, as well as resources for genealogical research. If you need help using these materials or getting started with your research, stop in, call us, or contact us here.
Digital Resources
IAGenWeb Project: is part of the USGenWeb Project, a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every state and county in the United State.
WorldGenWeb Project: a non-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to providing genealogical and historical records and resources for world-wide access.
Books
Iowa Collection: Garner Public Library’s collection of books dealing specifically with Iowa history and citizens. Most of these items may be checked out.
Genealogy Collection: Garner Public Library’s collection of books dealing specifically with Garner and Hancock County history and citizens, including many family histories. Most of these items may not be checked out.
Scrapbooks: newspaper clippings covering the history of Garner and Hancock County.
Microfilm Holdings
Below please find a list of the current microfilm holdings the Garner Public Library owns relating to Garner and Hancock County.
If you need help using these materials or getting started with your research, stop in, call us, or contact us here.
Newspaper & Records | Date |
|---|---|
Hancock County Democrat | 1/7/1887 – 12/30/1920 |
Hancock Signal | 3/26/1874 – 8/20/1902 |
Garner Herald | 2/6/1900 – 12/30/1936 |
Garner Signal | 8/20/1902 – 12/24/1928 |
Garner Leader | 1/6/1921 – |
Britt News | 6/10/1895 – 12/22/1921 |
Britt News Tribune | 1/5/1922 –1/31/2018 |
Kanawha Times | 1/5/1916 – 9/20/1916 |
Kanawha Record | 1/3/1908, 9/2/1914, 2/25/1932 – 12/30/1937 |
Kanawha Reporter | 1/6/1938 – 10/29/2015 |
Klemme Times | 8/30/1895 – 4/16/1958 |
Corwith Herald | 1/6/1949 – 1/6/1966 |
Iowa Census | 1885, 1895, 1915, 1925 |
Federal Census | 1860 – 1930 |
Deeds | 1857 – 1900 |
Old Age Pension Tax List | 1914 |
Marriage, Divorce, Probate Records | |
Naturalization Records |
Current Holdings
Newspaper | Date |
|---|---|
Garner Leader and Signal and Garner Herald | (1944 – 2010) |
Hancock County Democrat | (1887 – 1921) |
Garner Signal | (1903 – 1928) |
Leader | (2011 – 2017) |
Hancock Signal | (1874 – 1903) |
Klemme Times | (1895 – 1926) |