Due to increased taxable valuations, West Branch residents will pay more property taxes in the coming year, even though the city tax rate will drop.

Comparison of West Branch’s property tax rate to other cities
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 07, 2025
West Branch’s current (Fiscal Year 2025) property tax rate is about $13.19 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The city council on April 21 approved dropping the rate to about $12.82 in FY2026.

Concrete plant OK’d to supply I-80
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 07, 2025
With another phase of the Interstate 80 widening project well under way, the City of West Branch approved another temporary concrete plant to help build it.

Band honors 8 musicians in last show
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 07, 2025
West Branch High School used the Pops Concert on May 1 to present awards and congratulate exceptional band members.

Historian sharing White House stories
News · May 07, 2025
History comes to life this May as the Hoover Presidential Foundation presents The People’s House, an engaging program exploring the untold stories and hidden history of America’s most famous residence.

Ziehr earns Governor’s Scholar Recognition
News · May 07, 2025
West Branch High School senior Eleanor “Nora” Ziehr was recognized for outstanding academic achievement on April 27.

Church news
News · May 07, 2025

School menus
News · May 07, 2025

Upcoming events
News · May 07, 2025

WBHS student council wins gold
News · May 07, 2025
The West Branch High School student council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), a program of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

City retreats from east side ‘slum’ designation
by Gregory Norfleet · News · April 30, 2025
More than 70 angry residents last week convinced city leaders to rework a plan that would redesignate the east half of town “slum and blight” in an effort to raise money for unspecified future projects.

4th arrest for stealing liquor from Kum & Go in past year
by Gregory Norfleet · News · April 30, 2025
West Branch Police charged a fourth suspect in liquor thefts from the Kum & Go convenience store.