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.

Letter: Before they come for us ... speak out
Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
“First They Came For” ... This poem, written as a confessional by Pastor Martin Niemoller in 1946 was his ‘coming to terms’ with his failure to speak out against the Nazis during what has become known as “the Holocaust.”

Letter: Trump unaware of economic reality factors
Opinions/Editorials · March 26, 2025
If you follow the news, then you’ve probably heard Trump’s economic team talk about offsetting some of the effects of his tariffs by increasing America’s industrial base.

Soapbox Philosophy: Thoughts on finding new football coach
Opinions/Editorials · March 19, 2025
Like it or not, West Branch Community Schools is a small school district.

Your Capitol Voice: Nearly unanimous agreement: Property tax law must change
by Bobby Kaufmann, State Representative · Opinions/Editorials · March 19, 2025
This week in the Legislature is the first week post-funnel.