Last week, the National Park Service set fire to 35 acres of the local prairie, though recent rains made it hard to burn in the relatively new stormwater basin.

School enrollment reaches six-year high
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 20, 2024
Enrollment increased by about 15 pupils at West Branch Community School District, according to new figures.

‘Uncommon Iowans’ get museum spot
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 20, 2024
“Uncommon Iowans” will get their own space among the $20.3 million renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Musuem.

Four-way stop now in place at W. Main and Dawson Dr.
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 20, 2024
Stop signs went up on Friday in an effort to improve crosswalk safety near West Branch Middle and High Schools.

Church news
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School menus
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Upcoming events
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City will track traffic at WBHS for year
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 13, 2024
After installing a temporary stop sign by West Branch High School, the City of West Branch will spend a year evaluating traffic at that intersection.

Kaufmann thanked voters for ‘faith’ in him
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 13, 2024
State Rep. Robert “Bobby” Kaufmann thanked the voters for once again “putting their faith in me” and reelecting him to the Iowa legislature.

Lions Club plans four pickleball courts
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 13, 2024
The demand for pickleball continues to grow in West Branch, so the local Lions Club proposes adding four more courts to Cubby Park.

Hoover USA finalists want to serve needy, disabled
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 13, 2024
Her parents struggled with drugs and alcohol to the point that they neglected their children’s needs, so much so that Journee Petersen could not get basic hygiene products.

Sheriff: Speed trailer only set up to remind, not collect data
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · November 13, 2024
A speed trailer set up Nov. 1-2 on westbound Herbert Hoover Highway did not collect data, according to the Johnson County Sheriff.