Main Street West Branch is thrilled to announce the launch of Community Bingo Nights, a fun and family-friendly event series designed to bring the community together, showcase local eateries, and ...

Representative Bobby Kaufmann and Senator Kerry Gruenhagen will continue their series of Listening Posts for 2025 this Saturday, Feb. 1. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

Recent bitter cold and snow disrupted school and caused some crashes, but none resulted in serious injuries, according to local officials. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

After President Trump’s hiring freeze went into effect, the number of available federal jobs in this area dropped by more than 90 percent within a week. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

The West Branch boys’ wrestling team had another strong tournament effort, placing second with 172 points at Saturday’s John Byers Invitational hosted by Midland. Full text is available only to ...

Trying to prioritize projects for the next three to eight years, a group of stakeholders voted to back plans for beautifying downtown West Branch, rerouting truck traffic around downtown, and ...

The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

The price of garbage and recycling services will go up with a new contract – possibly 6.3 to 70 percent, depending on the winning bid – even if West Branch stays with the current provider. Full text ...

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The West Branch boys’ basketball team put together perhaps its most complete game this season Jan. 23 at home in a 65-35 blowout over a quality Lisbon team. Full text is available only to subscribers.

On Monday, Jan. 13, state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) was sworn into the Iowa House of Representatives on the first day of the 91st General Assembly. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

West Branch Middle School’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team faced off against Regina on Jan. 23, losing twice to the Regals. In the A game, West Branch lost, 49-24. Scoring: Kael Sexton 4, Brooks ...