About 12 to 14 children attended last week’s Downey Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, with an “Emerald Crossing” theme. Called an “Irish Adventure through Psalm 23,” the lesson also taught some of ...

Tape cassettes, including 80s hits recorded right off the radio, on display in a trunk. Bright sun, 87-degree heat, and lots of talk about cars. Even a flux capacitor. Full text is available only to ...

When the Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum closed in January 2025, people began asking the question: “What will be different?” Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

The following students are on the honor roll for second semester of the 2025-2026 school year with a 3.5 grade point and above (* = 4.0): Grade 9 Eliza Ballard*, Zoey Brain, Madison Brand, Kohry ...

West Branch’s softball team could not overcome a fast start from Wilton as the Bears fell 13-2 to the Beavers June 30 at home. Of the game, West Branch Head Coach Eric Stenberg said that “we’ve just ...

West Branch Early Learning Center started raising $75,000 for a new playground after a new federal rule. Director Joanna Carter told the West Branch Board of Education at its June meeting that Health ...

West Branch American Legion Chauncey Butler Post 514 will host a blood drive from 3 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 235 South Second Street. To book an appointment, contact ...

Cedar County Cooperative has acquired the assets of Price Oil and Gas Company, bringing together two organizations with deep roots in serving agricultural, residential, and commercial customers ...

The West Branch High School Class of 1966 will meet 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Cedars Edge Golf Course with a happy hour, followed by food available upstairs anytime between 5 - 8 p.m. at Birdie’s ...

A $1,200 grant to purchase materials for building robots comes as West Branch’s robotics program continues to grow both in size and recognition. The Inspire the Future Recognition Program in May gave ...

Makena Morehead was among 146 graduate students who were awarded a Master of Education degree from Northwestern College during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 9. Morehead, of West Branch, ...

Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Adelyn Hetrick, who recently graduated from West Branch High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. According to a ...