Among the 60 graduates on Sunday, West Branch High School selected Layla Elizabeth Samuelson and Joshua Edward Kroemer as its outstanding seniors.

School OK’s required meal increases
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
Children who feel extra hungry will pay a lot more for a second lunch at school.

‘Slum’ area shrunk, set for June 2 hearing
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
A June 2 hearing will allow residents to comment on a new, smaller “slum and blight” designation for the east side.

Bears’ season ends in quarterfinal round
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
West Branch struggled to get past Anamosa’s defensive back line, falling in a second-round playoff game, 3-0, on May 21.

City OKs Greenview streetlights for $28,400
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
Greenview residents will get a somewhat brighter neighborhood after the West Branch City Council agreed to buy four new streetlights.

Speaker: Soldiers dedicate to service
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
Herbert Hoover said all soldiers pray for wars to forever end, but those same soldiers dedicate their lives to service when they return to America.

Football aside, WB strikes deals with Lone Tree
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
While Lone Tree decided against merging its football program with West Branch, the school district did agree to share two staff members.

Retired cop to fill spot with WBPD
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 28, 2025
West Branch City Council hired a police officer out of retirement to fill a recently opened spot.

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Daycare rates going up by 5.5 to 20.7%
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 21, 2025
Due to an “oversight,” parents will need to pay another $30 per week — $120 per month — for wraparound Kids Club care, following recent action by the West Branch Board of Education.