Main Street West Branch is thrilled to announce the launch of Community Bingo Nights, a fun and family-friendly event series designed to bring the community together, showcase local eateries, and support downtown revitalization projects.

Your Capitol Voice: End to gender studies that defy biology, common sense
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · January 29, 2025
I want to start off by clarifying some comments on EMS that were made in the paper a couple of weeks ago.

The Gruenhagen Gazette: Bots that buy tickets in bulk may get blocked by new bill
by Kerry Gruenhagen, Iowa Senate District 4 · Opinions/Editorials · January 29, 2025
The second week of the legislative session was short but busy!

Letter: Bishop sought unity, but got blasted for it
Opinions/Editorials · January 29, 2025
The outrage caused by the Episcopal bishop in Washington, D.C., has turned nasty.

Letter: Trump’s first few days create his Intolerable Acts
Opinions/Editorials · January 29, 2025
In 1774, 250 years ago, King George III and parliament enacted severe punishment on the colonies for their opposition to tariffs on tea which led to the Boston Tea Party.

Gruenhagen Gazette: Look for paycheck bump with 3.8% flat tax
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · January 22, 2025
Monday, January 13th marked the official start of the 2025 legislative session.

Editorial: Ready to move in 2025
Opinions/Editorials · January 15, 2025
After a strong showing in 2024, the West Branch area appears ready to tackle 2025 with even more gusto, likely bringing big benefits to the community.

Hoover Highlights: $20.3M renovation will reimagine 31st president
by Thomas Schwartz, Hoover Museum director · Opinions/Editorials · January 15, 2025
When I was hired as Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum back in 2011, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association [HHPLA] was discussing a renovation of the permanent museum galleries.

Guest column: Some lessons from Herbert Hoover for DOGE
by John Hendrickson · Opinions/Editorials · January 15, 2025
Former President Herbert Hoover described the federal government as having “the instincts of a vegetable” which keep spreading and growing.

Letter: Country more divided; let’s unify for MLK
Opinions/Editorials · January 15, 2025
Let’s celebrate volunteers this weekend.

Editorial: Big things got done in 2024
Opinions/Editorials · January 08, 2025
2024 brought some good news on big projects, and our community leaders deserve appreciation for getting things done where they had the means to do them.

Letter: Mar-a-Lago will host writing of new US history
Opinions/Editorials · January 08, 2025
History has always been my favorite subject which makes me, well, a little odd and in the minority, which could explain a lot about me ... and us.