History comes to life this May as the Hoover Presidential Foundation presents The People’s House, an engaging program exploring the untold stories and hidden history of Americas ...

The West Branch High School student council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), a program of the National ...

West Branch High School senior Eleanor “Nora” Ziehr was recognized for outstanding academic achievement on April 27. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...

With another phase of the Interstate 80 widening project well under way, the City of West Branch approved another temporary concrete plant to help build it. Full text is available only to subscribers.

Due to increased taxable valuations, West Branch residents will pay more property taxes in the coming year, even though the city tax rate will drop. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you ...

West Branch’s current (Fiscal Year 2025) property tax rate is about $13.19 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The city council on April 21 approved dropping the rate to about $12.82 in FY2026. Full text ...

West Branch High School used the Pops Concert on May 1 to present awards and congratulate exceptional band members. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

After competing in the SkillsUSA state competition on April 11, West Branch High School’s chapter earned the Quality SkillsUSA Chapter of the Year Award. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

Main Street West Branch was named a recipient of the Paint Iowa Beautiful grant, according to a press release. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here ...

Cedar County Environmental Health and Zoning has participated in the Private Well Grants program for over 30 years. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

A prominent Eastern Iowa businessman, philanthropist and Coe College alumnus, as well as an accomplished current student will address the Class of 2025 during Coe’s Commencement on May 4. Full text is ...