West Branch water rates will rise 10 percent on July 1 to help the city cover the cost of repaying a State Revolving Loan.

Storm left most damage in just 1 spot in town
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 15, 2024
A May 7 storm possibly included a powerful downdraft that damaged trees along Northside Drive and near the cemetery entrance.

With 17 years’ experience, Longlett gets WBPD to four
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 15, 2024
With 17 years of experience, Brad Longlett will join the West Branch Police Department on May 20.

City suggests rebate program dead
News · May 15, 2024
A Facebook post on May 2 suggests that the City of West Branch will no longer attempt to find funding for its Building Incentive Rebate Program.

Pautsch: I will lean more conservative
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 15, 2024
Protecting children and the southern border and reining in spending top the list for Davenport Republican David Pautsch in his run for U.S. Congressional District 1.

May 20 deadline for absentee ballots
News · May 15, 2024
Cedar County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Stephanie Wiese announced that absentee ballots for the June 4 Primary Election are available in the auditor’s office starting May 15.

Bickford buys Downey park
by Sue Hall · News · May 15, 2024
West Branch resident Norman Bickford on April 9 purchased Pioneer Park in Downey for $48,000.

Campus news
News · May 15, 2024

Church news
News · May 15, 2024

School menus
News · May 15, 2024
School menus for May 16 through 22 at West Branch Community Schools.

Upcoming events
News · May 15, 2024

$19.77M school budget, 15% tax rate OK’d
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · May 08, 2024
West Branch Community Schools expects enrollment to dip slightly next year — by six or seven pupils — which factors into an estimated $19.77 million budget and a 15-percent property tax rate.