Key piece of freedom: Veterans

Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times Key piece to freedom: Veterans West Branch Middle School fifth-grade pupils hosted area military members on Nov. 6 for an early “Thank You, Veterans!” program. After each military-themed skit to exhibit what they learned about military training, traditions, and symbols, the pupils added a segment to a “Quilt of Freedom,” finishing the mosaic with “Our Veterans.” Skits recognized every military branch, including the Space Force, and featured a color guard and singing of the National Anthem.

The creative imagination of Main Street West Branch strikes again: This year’s A Christmas Past will include a golf-cart parade, with carts decorated for the holiday.

Telecom acquisition: OmniTel to buy Liberty
by Gregory Norfleet · News · November 11, 2026
After nearly 119 years in business, Liberty Communications announced last week that it started the regulatory paperwork to sell to OmniTel Communications.

WB vets among 120 among ‘Fallen Heroes’
by Tim Evans, Reporter · News · November 11, 2026
Giving a “sacrifice of the highest order” doesn’t go unnoticed in Cedar county.
A total of 120 individuals — all residents of Cedar county — who died in wars beginning with three who were killed in the Spanish American War in 1898, will be honored at a special two-day reception.

West Branch Lions Club officially opens $150K pickleball complex
by Gregory Norfleet · News · November 11, 2026
Cubby Park’s four new pickleball courts officially went to the City of West Branch on Saturday when the West Branch Lions Club hosted a ribbon-cutting to mark the completion of the $150,000 Legacy Project.

Crafted Corner aims to revive memories
by Gregory Norfleet · News · November 11, 2026
Grandma’s Crafted Corner is Melinda Gooding’s second business.

Donations first, then playground equipment
by Gregory Norfleet · News · November 11, 2026
Hoover Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Organization and the West Branch Community School District Foundation gathered Friday morning to present ceremonial checks to Hoover Principal Kelly Pizana and Superintendent Marty Jimmerson for a new playground for the school.

Man-bites-child trial set for May 2027
News · November 11, 2026
The West Branch man accused of biting a child on the cheek will face a trial set for 9 a.m. May 11, 2027, according to court documents.

Church news
News · November 11, 2026

School menus
News · November 11, 2026
School menus for Nov. 12 through 18 at West Branch Community Schools.

Upcoming events
News · November 11, 2026