The next phase of the Interstate 80 widening project will start in March after the state awarded a $28.7 million contract earlier this month.

1 dead after snow, cold sweep city
by Gregory Norfleet · News · February 19, 2025
A daylong Feb. 12 blizzard that dropped about half a foot of snow in the West Branch area caused numerous crashes and one fatality on Interstate 80, according to authorities.

No foul play suspected in driver’s death
by Gregory Norfleet · News · February 19, 2025
Neither foul play nor suicide is suspected in the death of a man found Feb. 13 behind Plastic Products Co., 228 Tidewater Drive, according to authorities.

MSWB creates new Evening of Honors event
News · February 19, 2025
Main Street West Branch is excited to announce the inaugural Evening of Honors set for Feb. 28 at West Branch High School, according to a press release.

Preschool registration set for March 5
News · February 19, 2025
Do you have a child who will be four on or before Sept. 15?

Traveler’s Rest just 1 of 2 on ‘endangered’ list
News · February 19, 2025
Preservation Iowa earlier this month designated two properties across Iowa for 2025 Most Endangered Designations, according to a press release.

CBJ: Nordex nervous about Trump EO
News · February 19, 2025
According to a report by the Corridor Business Journal, Nordex North America expressed apprehension upon hearing that President Trump plans to pause federal wind development.

Thompson takes part in ag summit at Iowa State Fairgrounds
News · February 19, 2025
The Second Annual Iowa Agricultural Education Summit was held on January 27-28, at the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

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School menus
News · February 19, 2025
School menus for Feb. 20 through 26 at West Branch Community Schools.