Popping party favors on the sixth floor of the Courtyard by Marriott in University Heights on Saturday, the Hoover Presidential Foundation celebrated giving away $1 million to high school students.

Another five families requested help from the West Branch Food Pantry during the partial government shutdown, an increase of 13 percent, according to a volunteer. Full text is available only to ...

Pete Swisher brought “goodies” to the first staff meeting after the 43-day government shutdown closed the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

Three men received serious injuries after a head-on crash Monday night about one mile east of West Branch. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to ...

Two marble, 56-year-old benches sustained minor damage when someone flipped the tops off near the Hoover gravesite, either Nov. 7 or 8. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently ...

With the longest shutdown in U.S. history ending after 43 days, the Hoover Complex opened on Nov. 13, the morning after President Trump signed the continuing resolution that funds the government ...

Dalius Kazlauskas, 52, of West Branch passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. A memorial visitation celebrating Dalius’ life will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Henderson-Barker ...

After securing $375,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants in five years, the local Main Street chapter feels increasingly confident about securing funding for West Branch businesses. Full text is ...

First $20,000. Then $25,000. And, in one week, two more grants, worth $100,000 and then $10,000. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the ...

Congress may vote Wednesday afternoon to reopen the federal government, which includes the Hoover Complex. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to ...

West Branch could not get its offense going Friday against Wilton, falling 30-7 to close out the year in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you ...

Another strong season for Iowa City High’s boys’ cross country team came to a close with a seventh-place finish with 195 points at the Class 4A state meet held Saturday morning in Fort Dodge. Full ...