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Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times The West Branch High School 2026 Homecoming Court includes, front row: queen candidates Lyla Popkes, Chloe Albrecht, Grace Hamann, Grace Vincent, and Cassie Swisher; second row: king candidates Keaton Gates, McGavin Smith, Eli Farmer, Preston Mayhew, and Robby Boaz.

The Nov. 3 ballot includes a race between Iowa state Rep. District 82 incumbent Republican Robert “Bobby” Kaufmann and Democratic challenger James Behrmann.

Tihpen faces 10 years with new charges
by Gregory Norfleet · News · October 14, 2026
A West Branch man faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly assaulting local law enforcement that led to him getting shot twice.

Relay visits West Branch for two days
by Gregory Norfleet · News · October 14, 2026
With little fanfare, the American Discovery Relay 250 slipped into and out of West Branch last week, with the hub gathered around the Visitor Center.

Community Day at Scattergood Oct. 17
News · October 14, 2026
Scattergood Friends School will host a community event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main campus located at 1951 Delta Ave. Admission to the event is free.

‘Scouting for Food’ pickup Saturday
News · October 14, 2026
The West Branch Lions Club will collect food for the West Branch Food Pantry starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Church news
News · October 14, 2026

School menus
News · October 14, 2026
School menus for Oct. 15 through 21 at West Branch Community Schools.

Upcoming events
News · October 14, 2026

Tihpen pleads guilty to smashing TV
News · October 08, 2026
A West Branch man pleaded guilty to smashing a TV while in Cedar County Jail.

‘Scouting for Food’ drive coming Oct. 17
News · October 08, 2026
The West Branch Lions Club will collect food for the West Branch Food Pantry starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.