West Branch Wrestling continues to draw quality athletes, and the interest in youth wrestling will likely develop a strong pool for future Bears grapplers.

Your Capitol Voice: Bill to eliminate property tax for childcare centers survives funnel
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · April 09, 2025
Last week was the final funnel deadline for bills to be considered.

82nd Indivisible: Tired of Trump, Musk assault on government? Then join us
Opinions/Editorials · April 09, 2025
Last weekend, more than 3 million people (and by some estimates more than 5 million) across 1,400 cities and towns took to the streets to send a message: Stop the assault on our government.

The Gruenhagen Gazette: Bill requires utility companies to appear at public meetings
by Kerry Gruenhagen, Iowa Senate District 4 · Opinions/Editorials · April 09, 2025
Week twelve of the legislative session marked the second major legislative deadline of the year.

82nd Indivisible: Cutting Institute of Libraries: Will Bridges-OverDrive end?
Opinions/Editorials · April 02, 2025
It was predicted, with the advent of the internet, that libraries would disappear completely.

The Gruenhagen Gazette: Making howeownership easier will make Iowa more attractive
by Kerry Gruenhagen, Iowa Senate District 4 · Opinions/Editorials · April 02, 2025
The eleventh week of the legislative session was filled with debate and subcommittees.

Your Capitol Voice: State continues to protect farms from eminent domain
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · April 02, 2025
This week the House took significant and historic action on eminent domain abuse reform.

Letter: Grassley push suggests he’s facing pressure
Opinions/Editorials · April 02, 2025
Is very sad to see Sen. Charles Grassley, who was once known as a reasonable man, leading the charge against our nation’s Judicial Branch so that the Executive Branch may take total, unchecked control of our government.

Main Street Matters: Sweets for Success: Delicious way to support Main Street
by Jessi Simon, MSWB Executive Director · Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
Each year, Main Street West Branch’s Sweets for Success fundraiser brings our community together in a uniquely sweet way.

Your Capitol Voice: Indoctrination, DEI blocked by Iowa House
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
This week in the Legislature we spent a marathon day debating education bills.

82nd Indivisible Group: Right or left? Stop fighting! We need to work together
Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
There was a day, not so long ago, when we had room for everyone.
Live and let live, we said.

The Gruenhagen Gazette: What do you think about raising speed limit to 60?
by Kerry Gruenhagen, Iowa Senate District 4 · Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
The tenth week of the legislative session was filled with debate in both chambers as we worked on bills to send to the House of Representatives for further discussion.