After a bit of enmity with a segment of Illinois historians, Thomas Schwartz got the final word. And an award. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here ...

Summer construction season will partially close West Main Street for a $742,500 overlay project set to begin after school lets out. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

According to the University of Iowa, West Branch should build a water plant and a new segment of the trail along Hoover Highway. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

After reopening and installing bigger cranes for its larger wind turbine models, Nordex North America impressed U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, who toured the facility on Monday. Chief Operations Officer ...

Shane “Shimdog” Shimon coaches his Storm Academy students on the proper ways to grab, hold, and throw. And, the company’s head trainer also teaches them how to entertain the audience, from their ...

Thursday, April 9 – B: Cinnamon French toast or cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk. L: Crispito or beef teriyaki dippers with roll, shredded lettuce, carrots ...

Despite the “No Kings” theme, Saturday’s protesters spent more time rallying about policy disagreements than making a case that the Trump administration breaks the law. While 82nd Indivisible Group ...

Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the winners of its 16th Annual Photography Contest, including an award for West Branch’s Jesse Streinz. Streinz earned an honorable mention for his photo, “Hoover ...

The West Branch boys’ soccer team looks to keep a legacy of success rolling under former assistant and first-year Head Coach Jose Gongora. “We’ve got a great group of individuals,” Gongora said.

Main Street West Branch acquired another Keep Iowa Beautiful paint grant with eyes on one of two possible projects. Co-sponsored by Diamond Vogel as part of the paint company’s 100-year anniversary ...

Getting the SAVE Act passed will likely require compromise, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said during a recent visit. After touring the local Nordex wind turbine assembly plant on March 30, Grassley seemed ...

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