West Branch Police Chief Greg Hall returned to work July 21 after getting approval from the City of West Branch.

‘It’s fantastic’: Visitors enthusiastic about upgrade
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 31, 2026
“Stunning.”
The July 21 comment came from one of the first people to emerge from the “Years of Adventure” section at the renovated Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.

Foundation set for museum's grand opening
News · July 31, 2026
The Hoover Presidential Foundation will host an official Grand Reopening of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum at 1 p.m. Aug. 6.

Who’s who behind $22M Hoover project
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 31, 2026
At the end of the two-hour July 21 open house for the $22 million renovation and addition project at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, a group picture took place in the rotunda.

Council cool to 15 homes on West Main
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 31, 2026
Cobi Hershberger got an earful on July 20.
The young developer and Parkside Reimagined project manager wanted to put 15 homes on the former Hooverball courts in the 300 block of West Main Street.

Protestors want ICE accountability on Nov. ballot
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 31, 2026
Arguing that federal agents ought to face more accountability, about half a dozen people spent two hours over Interstate 80 in opposition to immigration enforcement practices.

Bethany VBS teaches Christ ‘light of world’
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 31, 2026
About 40 to 45 children spent last week at Bethany Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School, learning that “Jesus is the light of the world.”

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$20.3M project aimed for ‘experiential museum’
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 22, 2026
Cue the Indiana Jones music.
Because walking through the new Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum feels more like an adventure.
And that’s intentional.

Fiero show brings 80s vibe to city
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 22, 2026
Hoods and hatches up.
80s music on the boom box.
Tape cassettes, including 80s hits recorded right off the radio, on display in a trunk.
Bright sun, 87-degree heat, and lots of talk about cars.
Even a flux capacitor.