The Hoover Presidential Foundation on Monday announced it will host a grand opening Thursday, Aug. 6, for the $20.3 million museum project. Aligned with Hoover’s Hometown Days weekend, the general ...

The West Branch girls’ track team sent six entries to the Class 2A state track meet while placing fifth with 73 points at its May 15 district meet hosted by PCM–Monroe “We saw some really great ...

Thanks to a State Historical Society of Iowa grant, the Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn got a fresh coat of red paint. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

Dance hard! Show off!” choreographer Ben Schrank said during the start of West Branch High School’s show choir practices. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...

West Branch High School Class of 2024 graduates reported feeling ready to handle English classes, but wanted more academic rigor elsewhere and help getting ready for a career. Full text is available ...

Normally, the West Branch City Council hesitates when asked to waive sewer fees for a broken water pipe, a leaky toilet, or a sprinkler inadvertently left on overnight. Full text is available only to ...

Pontiac only spent five years producing about 370,000 Fieros, but the two-seater rear mid-engine cars left a big impression in the 1980s. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

An injured suspect who ran from police brandished a shovel when law enforcement found him in a shed behind a nearby home, according to a neighbor. Kalen Zane Tihpen, 22, of West Branch, was arrested ...

When it comes to treating injured professional truck drivers, the West Branch Fire Chief agrees with elected officials: They should know how to speak English. State Rep. Robert “Bobby” Kaufmann ...

State lawmakers said attempts to end mandates for proven vaccines will fail in this legislative session. Speaking Saturday at the West Branch Fire Department, state Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen and state Rep ...

Jeffery “Jeff” Icle Seaton, 72, of West Branch, died suddenly on Monday, June 1, 2026, while on a fishing trip with his family. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to ...

A late takedown to defeat Emmetsburg’s No. 1-ranked, 195-pound wrestler in 2013 for his second state title. A blocked punt that played a key role in a 2010 comeback win over an undefeated North Cedar ...