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Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times The West Branch High School 2026 Homecoming Court includes, front row: queen candidates Lyla Popkes, Chloe Albrecht, Grace Hamann, Grace Vincent, and Cassie Swisher; second row: king candidates Keaton Gates, McGavin Smith, Eli Farmer, Preston Mayhew, and Robby Boaz.

When City of West Branch staff left for Bettendorf last week, they believed they would return with an award for organizing the Heritage Hill project.

Wieck: Raise minimum wage, boost health care, clean water
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 01, 2026
Democratic state Senate candidate Tom Wieck admits he still needs to research some key topics, but said he plans to put his problem-solving training to work in the Iowa legislature should voters put him in office.

Before museum closed, tourism spending up 41.5%
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 01, 2026
Visitors jumped 35 percent in the year before the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum closed for a $22 million renovation.

Reckless e-bikes: Citizens want regulation
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 01, 2026
An informal poll on social media shows most people want children to learn the rules of the road if they wish to ride e-bikes.

City-Wide Clean-up Oct. 3; new rules
News · October 01, 2026
The City of West Branch will host a city-wide clean up from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Cubby Park.

City staff get professional certifications
News · October 01, 2026
Heidi Van Auken, City of West Branch Finance Officer, and Alycia Friis, City Clerk, have successfully earned professional certifications through the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association (IMFOA).

STEM instructor took part in externship program
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 01, 2026
The West Branch Board of Education heard its high school principal recognize one of her teachers for taking part in an externship program over the summer.

Church news
News · October 01, 2026

Flu shots available Oct. 2 & 8
News · October 01, 2026
Cedar County Public Health will be offering injectable flu vaccinations to students and staff at West Branch Community Schools on Friday, Oct. 2nd.

School menus
News · October 01, 2026
School menus for Oct. 1 through 7 at West Branch Community Schools.