Nov 20, 2024 · Paul ‘Moose’ Braddock, 65, Bettendorf Obituaries · January 15, 2025. George Louis Kofron, 80, Iowa City Obituaries · January 08, 2025. Betty Marie Ingwersen Naeve Slach, 95, West Branch

Jan 29, 2025 · Hiring freeze holding up 2 local jobs by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · January 29, 2025 After President Trump’s hiring freeze went into effect, the number of available federal jobs in this area dropped by more than 90 percent within a week.

Jan 15, 2025 · $20.3M museum upgrade begins by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · January 15, 2025 After more than four years of fundraising by the Hoover Presidential Foundation, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close on Monday for a …

Riding free : Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times West Branch High School’s Christopher Jive and the Uptown 45 perform “Free Ride” during the Saturday Night Jive competition.

Jan 8, 2025 · As we begin 2025, here is a numerical look at the news from the West Branch area from the past 12 months, from school records to government spending to business investments. At the tail end of 2024, Main Street West Branch took a moment on social media to celebrate the accomplishments of its ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Late pin gives Hartz 2nd RVC title by Matthew Dickinson, sports editor · Sports · January 29, 2025 West Branch senior Teagyn Hartz entered the third period of the 190 title bout with a tall task to repeat as a River Valley Conference champion Friday night in West Liberty.

Jan 29, 2025 · Main Street Matters: New Community Bingo Nights will move from restaurant to restaurant by Jessi Simon, MSWB Executive Director · Opinions/Editorials · January 29, 2025 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 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Though fire destroyed a Rochester garage, two vehicles, and virtually all of the remaining contents, four area fire departments kept the flames from destroying a nearby home on Jan. 9. Neither residents nor firefighters suffered injuries, according to …

Sep 18, 2024 · More than two years passed before West Branch Police Department got back to full staff. In June 2022, “full staff” meant four police officers.

Jan 8, 2025 · To temporarily shield the downtown from unwanted changes, the West Branch City Council approved a “Prosperity Pathway” while it plans for the long term. At the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, the council approved the first reading of an ordinance meant to create an “overlay district” in ...