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Union negotiations |
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Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times
West Branch Education Association President Amanda Key touches on the highlights of the union’s proposal to the West Branch Board of Education on March 26. The teachers requested about $187,000 in salary and benefit increases and a five-year extension to the Master Contract. WBEA representatives, from left, included Sam Ogilvie, John Walsh, Key, and Laura Heithoff. |
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Historic barn rescued from 4-acre blaze
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 23, 2025
 A field fire threatened the Secrest 1883 octagonal barn on April 17, but West Branch Fire Department saved the historic structure just in time.
Clear the road: Yellow House will roll through downtown WB
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 23, 2025
Look out, downtown — there’s a house coming through!
Teachers ask for raises and five more years on contract
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 23, 2025
To open contract negotiations, teachers requested more than $187,000 in raises and benefits and a five-year contract extension.
Teacher aides request 3% pay increase
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 23, 2025
Paraprofessionals asked the West Branch Board of Education to increase salaries by 3 percent for the coming school year.
Local man selected for Honor Flight
News · April 23, 2025
On Tuesday, April 29, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #54, sponsored by Quaker Oats.
School menus
News · April 23, 2025
School menus for April 24 through 30 at West Branch Community Schools.
Upcoming events
News · April 23, 2025
Back-to-back crashes leave one dead
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 16, 2025
Back-to-back crashes resulted in one death and two injuries on Friday morning between West Branch and Tipton.
Union worried more fed cuts coming in fall
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 16, 2025
The union that represents Hoover park and museum staff worries that Trump cuts will hurt local services.
Kofoed reveals autism diagnosis
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 16, 2025
Several months ago, West Branch City Administrator Adam Kofoed appeared at a city council meeting with what appeared to be black hearing aides.
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