Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times
All American Concrete workers tear up the sidewalk Monday along the south side of Main Street, between Poplar and Downey streets, in preparation for a new, slightly higher sidewalk. The West Liberty company was hired by the city to make the sidewalk a bit flatter, too, while pushing parked cars back about a foot. The project was prompted by a new set of stairs in front of the Hoover House, which city leaders felt made it difficult for wheelchairs trying to get between them and car bumpers. The $22,000 project is, weather permitting, expected to finish this week, City Administrator Matt Muckler said, and the cost will be shared by the city and property owners adjacent to the new sidewalk.
Survey: Sidewalks & rec center by Rick DeClue · News · May 11, 2012 The residents of West Branch want sidewalks, a community center and more activities for people of all ages, according to new survey results.
Couple picked for MSWB award by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 11, 2012 Chuck Porto’s landscaping skills and Mary Lee’s eye for design helped Main Street West Branch with some specific projects, and the volunteer hours the couple donates compelled MSWB to give something back to them: the annual Volunteer of the Year Award.
Acciona preps for ‘Pioneer Grove’ News · May 11, 2012 Acciona Windpower announced last week that the wind farm where it will install two of its AW-3000/116, 3MW wind turbines this year in Mechanicsville will be called Pioneer Grove Wind Farm.
Town Hall tree bill: $5,200 News · May 11, 2012 The cost to remove the tree in front of Town Hall added up to $5,230, according to City Administrator Matt Muckler.
Catholics collecting food News · May 11, 2012 The local Catholic Order of Foresters Court 2176 members are gearing up for the national Feeding God’s Children service day.
Info night for youth mentoring News · May 11, 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters will host an informational meeting about local youth mentoring program 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the West Branch Public Library. Anyone may attend.
Loebsack rep visiting WB News · May 11, 2012 Dave Leshtz, district representative for U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, will visit West Branch 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Reid’s Beans Coffee Shop.
Mother-daughter day Sunday at Scattergood News · May 11, 2012 Mothers and daughters of all ages are invited to a free mother-daughter farm field day 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at Scattergood Friends School, two miles east of West Branch.
Spring recital Sunday News · May 11, 2012 The community is invited to the Sixth Street Studio Spring Recital 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at West Branch United Methodist Church.
