West Branch’s defense collected four sacks and four interceptions to overwhelm Monticello while the Bears’ offense spread the ball around for a 48-7 homecoming victory Friday. Head Coach Matt Hughes ...

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 ...

Despite plenty of chances, the West Branch boys’ soccer team could not put a shot past the net in a 0-0 home draw Friday night against Bellevue. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

Maybe you can handle the cold. 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 ...

The Voting Rights Act has been strung up and is now swinging from the tree of Jim Crow. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

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82nd Indivisible member Phil Young waved to Interstate 80’s eastbound traffic Saturday afternoon while standing next to his “Tax the Rich a Fair Share” banner. Young brought along some Common Good ...

A West Branch eighth-grader faces open-heart surgery in the coming month and the family could use some financial help. Noah Heick first found out about his left ventricular hypertrophic ...

After weeks of schizophrenic weather, West Branch enjoyed sunny skies and inviting temperatures during the annual Service Day. Aligned with Earth Day, the event draws West Branch High School students ...

• 4 p.m. Tennis: Boys Varsity v West High at City High • 5 p.m. Soccer: Girls Varsity at Maquoketa • 7 p.m. Soccer: Boys Varsity at Maquoketa • 4:30 p.m. Track: Boys JV at Union High School • 4:30 p.m ...