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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Iowa’s demographics are unique in that they have a dropping birth rate, an aging rural population, and a high number of college students who are leaving the state after graduation. Full text is ...

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John Howard Dick of West Branch, Iowa passed away in his home on April 9, 2026. John was born on Nov. 22, 1954, in Waterloo, Iowa, the fourth child of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Dick Jr. When he came into the ...

Iowa is soaked in Roundup, the herbicide made by Bayer. You probably have some in your garage, though if you bought it recently it may not contain the active ingredient glyphosate that was blessed by ...

In a hard-fought River Valley Conference battle, the West Branch baseball team lost a close one, 4-3 to West Liberty June 25 on the road. The Bears were riding a high from the day before when the team ...

Coralville firefighter, EMT, and recruitment coordinator Gary Savona will serve as West Branch’s next fire chief. The West Branch City Council voted unanimously at its June 15 meeting to approve his ...

Baseball is a sport that is built around threes. Three strikes equal an out. Three outs equal an inning. Each batter gets at least three chances to hit in a nine-inning game. Three inside-the-park ...

On June 22, TravelMag.com released a list of the Top 12 cinnamon rolls in Iowa, and The Serving Cafe made the list. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...