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Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times
McComas-Lacina workers on March 12 build a foundation for an addition to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. The Hoover Presidential Foundation on Friday received a $400,000 grant to get it closer to its fundraising goal of $20.3 million for the project. |
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28% of EK-8th ‘far below’ reading benchmark
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 02, 2025
 A new look at state testing data shows that literacy scores are “above” or “far above” benchmarks 63 percent of the time, yet “below” or “far below” 38 percent of the time.
WBHS band gets $41K to replace old instruments
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 02, 2025
Casey’s General Store awarded more than $41,000 to West Branch High School last week to update many of its old musical instruments.
No injuries after pickup truck strikes Kum & Go gas station
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 02, 2025
While a pickup truck crashing into the front of Kum & Go on March 27 caused damage and created a mess inside the building, no one suffered injuries, according to authorities.
City administrator: Juneteenth most important holiday in WB
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 02, 2025
A request to survey the staff over a day off for Juneteenth riled the West Branch city administrator, who then defended his authority to decide on behalf of the staff.
Judge, Whitver earn Hoover UPSAs
News · April 02, 2025
State Rep. Kenan Judge and state Sen. Jack Whitver last week received the 2025 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Awards.
Firefighters raise $1,388 for lung research
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 02, 2025
West Branch Fire Department’s Fight for Air Climb on Sunday raised $1,388 to benefit the American Lung Association.
May 1 deadline for first round of dust control applications
News · April 02, 2025
The Cedar County Secondary Roads Department released its 2025 Maintenance Policy For Application Of Dust Control.
Church news
News · April 02, 2025
School menus
News · April 02, 2025
School menus for April 3 through 9 at West Branch Community Schools.
Upcoming events
News · April 02, 2025
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