Iowa State University is pleased to announce that it is now in Year 2 of its participation in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) High Obesity Program (HOP). Full text is available ...

After another close call at the crosswalk by West Branch High School, the city and school struck a deal to temporarily put up part-time stop signs. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you ...

An $813,000 fire truck ordered in March 2022 arrived earlier this month. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the E-Edition. To subscribe ...

Unhappy with recent garbage pickup problems, the City of West Branch put the contract out for bid. Recently, the company that prompted the move promised changes. Full text is available only to ...

According to Cedar County Auditor Stephanie Wiese, 305 people turned out Saturday to take advantage of an early voting opportunity at Town Hall. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

Eureka Avenue bridge north of 280th Street has been closed due to “a collision and overload,” according to the Cedar County Engineer Department. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

West Branch High School Class of 1996 graduate Brandon Keeler will retire from 26 years with the Iowa National Guard in a ceremony at his alma mater at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31. Full text is available only ...

The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association announced last week that West Branch High School Activities Director Jake Stenberg was named the Southeast District Activities Director of the Year.

Iowa House District 82. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the E-Edition. To subscribe to the print edition (which includes E-Edition ...

Criticizing West Branch Mayor Roger Laughlin for undermining his authority, City Administrator Adam Kofoed received an apology and assurance from the City Council he could suggest rewriting his job ...

Police officers will soon receive permission to live up to 30 miles away. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the E-Edition. To ...

Iowa Democrats on Friday stated that 16 public schools — including West Branch Early Learning Center — closed due to the Education Savings Accounts now offered by the State of Iowa. Full text is ...