Standing Bear Council will host its May membership meeting on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. at the Hawkeye Restaurant, 105 N. Park Dr., Keokuk, Iowa. Those wishing to eat are encouraged to come at noon. Standing Bear Council meetings are open to all people– Native and non-Native.

Winston Churchill said, “I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” It feels as though every day I must learn something new and I am not always a fan of it, but I…

A local homeschool community is celebrating the completion of its first year together. Starting last fall in Golden, East Adams County Classical Conversations (EACC) began with families who ga…

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The West Hancock boys and girls track teams competed in the KHS coed meet held in Fort Madison, Iowa, on April 23. The boys placed sixth with 47 points and the girls were eighth with 16 points.

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The following is a report from the office of the Hancock County State’s Attorney, for the Hancock County Circuit Court from Nov. 6, 2023, to Feb. 8 (all fines include court costs):

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The following is a report from the office of the Hancock County State’s Attorney, for the Hancock County Circuit Court from March 7 through April 11 (all fines include court costs):

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reported the following drug-related arrests in the month of March and late February.

Drawing on her experience as an educator and motivational speaker, and her love of children, animals and the farm, Denise McCormick is about to announce the publication of her second children's book, “Polly the Talking Collie, I am Taking 100% Responsibility!” Here are a few excerpts:

The cicada invasion of 2024 is almost here. This one promises to be epic, and it will certainly be the last double emergence everyone alive now will experience.

The following was submitted by Patty Thomas, a native of Ferris, where Andrew Whitcomb’s twin sister, Ashley Whitcomb Squier, lives with her family.

A milestone column since I changed the name to “We Are Community”– my 200th column. Thank you to all who read my musings and tell me that you look forward to them and for all the praise. It is…

Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Hancock County Journal-Pilot or its staff.

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