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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.

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.

Church news
News · October 08, 2026

School menus
News · October 08, 2026
School menus for Oct. 8 through 14 at West Branch Community Schools.

Upcoming events
News · October 08, 2026

Fall Fest: Apples, minions, pumpkins and live dancing
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 07, 2026
Caramel Apple Cups, a youth dance performance, a pumpkin patch party, and an outdoor monster movie highlight this year’s Fall Fest, which runs this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10.

Video obtained after baby bitten on cheek
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 07, 2026
Attorneys met Friday morning for a case management conference regarding a West Branch man accused of biting a 72-day-old infant on the cheek and other acts of abuse.

BOE OK’s 2nd contract for greenhouse
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · October 07, 2026
Peak Construction of Cedar Rapids will build all but the actual new greenhouse for West Branch High School, after the Board of Education approved its low bid at its September meeting.

Hoover USA presentations Oct. 24
News · October 07, 2026
The Hoover Presidential Foundation invites the public to see uncommon ideas come to life during the 2026 Stanley & Helen Howe Presentation Day on Saturday, Oct, 24, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Letter: Vote against Trump and his supporters
News · October 07, 2026
Trump hates free speech, free press and free and fair elections.