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While West Branch Lions Club served up pancakes, sausage, ham and fruit at its annual Pancake Supper fundraiser on March 21, AAU 8-12 softball players, from left, Emma Hubbe, Mya Handley, and (background) Kyla Shellady handle drink orders. The softball team brought about a dozen players to also carry trays, replace cutlery, and clean tables. The Lions made donations to the team as well as the West Branch High School robotics team and the West Branch Community School District’s musical instrument replacement fund. Initial reports from the Lions suggest the event, held in the West Branch Methodist Church basement, saw the largest turnout in recent years.

Shutdown fears almost canceled Grassley visit
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
Technically, the U.S. Senate missed the midnight deadline and the government partially “shut down” on March 23.

Council OK’s 2nd hire for police dept.
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
A month after hiring a police chief, the West Branch City Council hired another police officer on Monday.

Teachers union, school board open contract talks $78K apart
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
Teachers and the West Branch Board of Education began contract talks just under $78,000 apart when they met for the first time on March 18.

Hoover Foundation marks 70 years
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
The Hoover campus benefitted greatly from the help of the Hoover Presidential Foundation, according to speakers marking the group’s 70th anniversary.

Second place! CyBears up their game in Iowa contest
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
In its highest-ever in-season finish, the West Branch High School robotics team took second place at the Iowa FIRST Regional on Saturday in Cedar Falls.

Gov. seeks disaster funding for Cedar County after storms
News · March 27, 2024
On Feb. 13, Gov. Kim Reynolds requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 18 Iowa counties due to significant snowfall during the January winter storms.

Grassley: Immigration ‘a trickle’ before Biden
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
During his time in the Senate, Joe Biden worked in a bipartisan manner, but U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said that changed after Biden won the presidency.

Minor injuries after car rolls over on Baker
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · March 27, 2024
Two passengers received minor injuries after a rollover crash on March 20 about two miles south of West Branch.

Kindergarten Round Up on April 5
News · March 27, 2024
Kindergarten Roundup and Parent Information Day will be held on April 5 at Hoover Elementary.

Church news
News · March 27, 2024