West Branch Times

11/28/2025

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

Former Iowa governor and ambassador to China Terry Branstad will receive the Iowa Award from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in December.

11/25/2025

Hoover Elementary EK and kindergarten pupils perform "Hear the Bells" at the Leaf It to the Music concert in the Performing Arts Center.

11/22/2025

West Branch High School junior Connor Davidson takes 4th place at the Special Olympics state bowling tournament. "It's feels great!" he said.

11/22/2025

West Branch High School senior Connor Davidson competes this morning in the Special Olympics state bowling tournament. He qualified by taking 1st at regionals.

11/19/2025

The barricades came down, and the new section of Cedar-Johnson Road opened to the public.

11/18/2025

Hoover Highway blocked one mile east of West Branch due to crash. At least two injured, 3 ambulances on scene with multiple EMS, fire, and police vehicles.

11/12/2025

QUESTION: It appears the shutdown will end soon after a vote today in the House of Representatives. What are your thoughts on how the shutdown impacted West Branch, tourism, and the Hoover Complex?
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