While homicides are down, domestic violence is increasing in Iowa.

82nd Indivisible: Data centers: One issue that brings us together
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors recently voted for a six-month moratorium on data centers. Finally, something we can all agree on!

Letter: Clear difference between GOP and Democrats
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
The race is on. Now that the primary election is over, we know who will be on the ballot in November, so let the contest begin.

Letter: Congress could easily make ‘illegal’ legal
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
In his June 4th letter to the editor, my fellow West Brancher, Kurt Johnson (no relation), made several claims that merit a rebuttal.

Letter: Police use too much firepower against citizens
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the June 3 domestic violence incident in West Branch, where a police officer shot a suspect.

Letter: Sister-in-law’s cat, ‘Milton,’ for state rep?
Opinions/Editorials · June 10, 2026
With the Iowa primary results in, it looks like the Democrats neglected to convince anyone to run against the Republican state representative.

82nd Indivisible: Civility takes strength and it’s the American way
Opinions/Editorials · June 03, 2026
It’s time to measure the price we’re paying for being unkind to one another.

Letter: Republicans right on illegal immigration
Opinions/Editorials · June 03, 2026
In response to Mike Johnson’s letter last week, I don’t believe that the Republican candidates have it wrong about illegal immigration.

82nd Indivisible Group: Supervisors should listen to public not fear them
Opinions/Editorials · May 27, 2026
When county supervisors rammed through a rule requiring a $1 million insurance policy for using the land surrounding the courthouse, people stood up.

Letter: Encourage our young people to cast ballots
Opinions/Editorials · May 27, 2026
Set yourself up to vote! The primary is June 2nd and the general election will be on Nov. 3rd this year.

Letter: Feenstra, Lahn wrong on illegal immigration
Opinions/Editorials · May 27, 2026
I will be glad when the Iowa GOP primary is over. The fire hose of lies and sheer nonsense coming from both the Feenstra and Lahn campaigns ought to be seen as an insult to the intelligence of anyone with a warm pulse.

Editorial: City: Up contribution to MSWB
Opinions/Editorials · May 20, 2026
Main Street West Branch made a good pitch May 5 for more public funding, and we encourage the City of West Branch to do just that.