This week the House took significant and historic action on eminent domain abuse reform. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

A new look at state testing data shows that literacy scores are “above” or “far above” benchmarks 63 percent of the time, yet “below” or “far below” 38 percent of the time. Full text is available only ...

A request to survey the staff over a day off for Juneteenth riled the West Branch city administrator, who then defended his authority to decide on behalf of the staff. Full text is available only to ...

West Branch’s girls’ track team found plenty of success while testing its lineup, taking second with 96 points at Saturday’s Bob Brown Co-Ed Invitational hosted by Regina in Iowa City. Full text is ...

Casey’s General Store awarded more than $41,000 to West Branch High School last week to update many of its old musical instruments. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

West Branch Fire Department’s Fight for Air Climb on Sunday raised $1,388 to benefit the American Lung Association. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

The Cedar County Secondary Roads Department released its 2025 Maintenance Policy For Application Of Dust Control. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

Jack Whitver last week received the 2025 Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Awards. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

While a pickup truck crashing into the front of Kum & Go on March 27 caused damage and created a mess inside the building, no one suffered injuries, according to authorities. Full text is available ...

West Branch pupils returned after spring break under new cell phone restrictions that closely mirror those passed last week by the Iowa House of Representatives. Full text is available only to ...

With support from the city and county, the Hoover Presidential Foundation landed a $400,000 grant to help renovate the presidential museum. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

A $2.92 million project at Hoover Elementary will receive at least some tax credits, according to the superintendent. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, ...