The City of West Branch is asking residents to vote on a 1-percent sales and service tax. While they wrestle with the question of that vote happening in November or March, we would like to know what you think.

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UPDATE: Council pursues waiver for LOST vote
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 01, 2010
Without West Branch city council member David Johnson in attendance, the remaining council members unanimously approved asking the state for permission to pursue a Nov. 2 sales tax election despite missing an Aug. 10 deadline.

Hoover’s limousine up for auction; Museum wants it
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 01, 2010
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum would love to have it. The Hoover Association would love to give it to them.
But who can afford the estimated $160,000 to $180,000 for Lot No. 18 at the Auburn (Ind.) Auction?
Who will buy ... Hoover’s limousine?

Johnson puts LOST in limbo; Council member moves to block Nov. vote
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 01, 2010
Council member David Johnson, the lone dissenter to placing a tax referendum on the Nov. 2 ballot, may have found a way Monday to delay the public vote until March.

Dryer fire in Rochester leaves $15,000 in damage
by Stuart Clark and Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 01, 2010
Fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage to a Rochester home at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25.

Kaufman already earns Silver Cord
by Elizabeth McCrory · News · September 01, 2010
West Branch High School sophomore Marisa Kaufman has fulfilled an expectation reserved for graduating seniors.

Enlow Building owners shore up sagging eastern wall
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 01, 2010
The Enlow Building, which is owned by John and Audrey Kofoed, underwent extensive masonry work recently when a crack developed in the brick outside Chris Kofoed’s accounting office.

Lt. Gov. visiting city Thursday
News · September 01, 2010
Lt. Governor Patty Judge will be in West Branch Thursday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. at Agave Mexican Restaurant.

STEP wave over Labor Day
News · September 01, 2010
This Labor Day weekend, Iowa law enforcement, including West Branch Police Department, will join other sworn officers from across the country in stepping up enforcement efforts and cracking down on those who elect to drive drunk or impaired.

Wilder program Sept. 6
News · September 01, 2010
“Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembered” will be the theme of a free program at the Hoover Museum on Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

‘Fill the Boot’ Sept. 3, 10
News · September 01, 2010

West Branch firefighters will participate in a fundraiser called “Fill the Boot” at the West Branch Bears football games on Sept. 3 and Sept. 10 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Dog Paddle event Sept. 7
News · September 01, 2010
The Animal Care League of Cedar County will host a Dog Paddle on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 4-8 p.m. at the James Kennedy Family Aquatic Center in Tipton.