West Branch is the “real deal” and could pull in up to $10 million more in annual revenue, according to a team of consultants.

Recount makes no change to numbers in $3.35M vote
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 07, 2008
Two recounts — one automated, one by hand — produced the same results: that the $3.35 million bond issue for West Branch Community Schools passed by a vote of 402-264.

Day care renovation will allow 26 more children
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 07, 2008
The West Branch Community Day Care this week kicks off an $80,000 fund-raising campaign to cover the rest of a $115,000 project to finish its basement to make room for 26 more children.

Presidents’ grandsons meet at Brucemore
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 07, 2008
Standing on the patio of the Brucemore Mansion next to the grandson of President Harry S Truman, the grandson of President Herbert Hoover shared his thoughts on Hillary Clinton’s and Barack Obama’s campaigns.

WBPD wants drivers to see their speed
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 07, 2008
West Branch motorists and visitors got a chance to compare their speedometers to a radar gun this past week when the police put a “speed trailer” in various parts of town.

2008 Baccalaureate May 18
News · May 07, 2008

Absentee ballots now available
News · May 07, 2008

50+ Singles dinner in WB
News · May 07, 2008

Farmers Market returns May 23
News · May 07, 2008

Birth: Holmes family gives birth to Rena Lynn
News · May 07, 2008

Bond vote goes for recount; School board member beats opponent to filing
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 30, 2008
In a surprise move Monday, the West Branch Board of Education endorsed a recount of the $3.35 million bond issue approved last week.

Turbine sales hot; Acciona adding 30,000 square feet
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · April 30, 2008
Opening in December, Acciona’s wind turbine manufacturing plant already needs another 30,000 square feet of space, the plant manager said last week.