With an eye on a flood-mitigation project, the West Branch City Council agreed to keep a streamgage in place even with it costing more every year. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you ...

The West Branch Board of Education reviewed a second kind of state test scores in November, with this set also showing mixed results in reading and math. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

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 $20.3 million renovation project. Full ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig in November announced the appointment of Kent Stuart of West Branch to serve on the State Soil Conservation and Water Quality Committee. Full text is available ...

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. Full text is ...

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 ...

Let’s celebrate volunteers this weekend. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the E-Edition. To subscribe to the print edition (which ...

In its final River Valley Conference duals of the season, the West Branch girls’ wrestling team celebrated its first Senior Night with a win while also taking on two tough teams Monday night. Full ...

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. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...