Garner IA
Garner Iowa, the seat of Hancock County, is a thriving, progressive community in North Iowa. Homebuyers looking for safe and clean neighborhoods, great economic opportunities, an excellent school system, and fantastic amenities and services should look no further than this city of around 3,000 facilities. The charming downtown area offers many locally-owned stores and restaurants, as well as the historic Avery Theater (495 State Street). Beautiful recreational facilities provide residents with the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and stay active throughout the year. Enjoy a high quality of life by purchasing your dream home in the successful community of Garner.
Parks and Recreation in Garner
Recreational fun can be found throughout the community. The city of Garner Parks, including Reichardt Park, Central Park, and Tourist Park, offer a wide variety of fun amenities. They include basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, baseball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, community gathering spaces, and more. Residents can stay active at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center (365 West 8th Street), with fitness classes, sports programs, and workout facilities. In addition, Garner Aquatic Center provides the perfect spot to cool off during the warmer months of the year. Golf enthusiasts will find a great facility at Garner Golf Course (205 Country Club Drive) with its 9-hole course and practice area. When residents want to explore the great outdoors, they can head to nearby Eagle Flats Wildlife Management Area and Warren E. Fox Wildife Management Area. These two Iowa DNR protected areas collectively cover 980 acres of land and can be used for wildlife viewing, hiking, and hunting during certain times of the year.
Education in Garner, IA
Students in Garner are educated at one of Iowa’s highest-ranked public school districts, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community Schools. This school district is continually recognized for its high academic performance and excellent extracurricular offerings. PreK through 4th-grade students attends GHV Elementary School (620 West 11th Street). All 5th through 8th graders attend GHV Intermediate School (300 South Main Street) and GHV Junior High School (110 South Main Street) in nearby Ventura. High school students attend GHV High School (605 West Lyons Street) for grades 9th through 12th.
Health and Transportation in Garner, Iowa
Garner Medical Clinic (730 West 3rd Street) offers primary care and a variety of specialty medical care services to patients right in Garner. For more comprehensive care as well as 24-hour emergency services, the nearest hospital, Hancock County Memorial Hospital (532 1st Street Northwest, Britt), is located only 15 minutes from town.
US Route 18 connects Garner to Clear Lake in the east. Its close proximity to Interstate 35, located just 12 miles east of the town, make it easy to travel throughout the North
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