Strangers in North Liberty

Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times West Branch High School’s Marching Band performs Oct. 14 at the fifth annual Corridor Marching Classic at Liberty High School in North Liberty. Under a “Stranger Things” theme, they played “Should I stay or should I go?”, “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” and “Master of Puppets. The band featured drum majors Grace Vincent and Olivia Becker and featured baton twirler and sophomore Ayla Gingerich. The University of Iowa Marching Band (background) played filler music between the seven high school bands and then put on the evening finale with the pregame music and their “Lord of the Rings” theme. Other marching bands came from Liberty, West Liberty, Clear Creek-Amana, West High, and City High.

Veterans Day will fall on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a special presentation planned for that day at 3:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church.

Hoover USA showcases Iowa seniors
by Gregory Norfleet · News · October 28, 2026
Iowa high school seniors said they appreciated the chance to compete in the Hoover Presidential Foundation Uncommon Student Awards and that the experience taught them something about public speaking.

Kirkwood makes pitch for $88M referendum
by Jill Kleppe Wojciechowski · News · October 28, 2026
Kirkwood Community College has students eager to learn, employers looking for skilled workers and programs preparing students for some of eastern Iowa’s most in-demand careers.

Pickleball courts getting close
by Gregory Norfleet · News · October 28, 2026
Close, but not quite.

Tihpen pretrial conference rescheduled to Nov. 13
by Gregory Norfleet · News · October 28, 2026
A West Branch man saw his pretrial conference related to assault charges moved back to Nov. 13.

Charles Avenue bridge reopens
News · October 28, 2026
The Charles Avenue bridge replacement project that started in late July finished up on Oct. 27, according to Cedar County Engineer Rob Fangmann.

Church news
News · October 28, 2026

Constitutional amendment among many ballot choices
News · October 28, 2026
Residents will walk into the voting booth on Nov. 3 to a relatively long list of choices for the midterms, including an amendment to the Iowa Constitution.

School menus
News · October 28, 2026
School menus for Oct. 29 through Nov. 4 at West Branch Community Schools.

Upcoming events
News · October 28, 2026