A man who allegedly admitted to harboring a West Branch runaway teen faces up to three years in prison and $7,000 in fines, according to Minnesota authorities.

Worrell, Miller supporting sidewalk grant
by Nicole Reedy · News · February 02, 2012
Critical concerns over West Branch’s sidewalk project were addressed at the council’s latest work session on Jan. 17.

$2.7 million addition opened at high school
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · February 02, 2012
West Branch Community Schools hosted a grand opening Jan. 24 for the $2.7 million, 14,000-square-foot addition to the high school.

Numbers first, then city budget crunching
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · February 02, 2012
The West Branch City Council began working on its annual budget at its Jan. 17 meeting, with about $3.05 million in expected revenues for 2012-13.

Collins walked path of competing influences
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · February 02, 2012
Ellen Collins’ road to becoming a physician assistant included influences from both of her parents, the culture of her generation and a high school aptitude test.

Democrats meet Tuesday
News · February 02, 2012
The Cedar County Democratic Central Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Cedar County Courthouse in Tipton.

Free tax help
News · February 02, 2012
Starting in February, Community Action of Eastern Iowa staff will offer assistance in preparing income taxes and electronic filing for federal and state returns for the 2011 tax year.

Loebsack rep at Reid’s Beans
News · February 02, 2012
Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Cedar County for open office hours.

Minister mix-up Feb. 5
News · February 02, 2012
West Branch Area Religious Council is hosting its annual Christian Unity Sunday on Feb. 5. Pastors and/or church leaders from each congregation will participate in a “pulpit exchange,” speaking in churches other than their own.

PTO talking carnival, race
News · February 02, 2012
A Parent-Teacher Organization meeting is set for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Agave in West Branch.

Birthday: Gary Holdeman turning 75
News · February 02, 2012
Longtime West Branch resident Gary Holdeman will celebrate his 75th birthday on Feb. 2.

Logan Murry participates in Coe's service initiative
News · February 02, 2012
Logan Murry of West Branch was one of 16 Coe College students to to take part in a national service-learning initiative called “Communicating Common Ground.”