Editor’s note: The 82nd Indivisible Group is a new column to replace the Cedar Valley Voices column.

When Margaret “Peggy” Herman’s elementary school teacher told the class to write about West Branch history that did not include Herbert Hoover, she wrote about her house. Full text is available only ...

Where should schools draw the line on Artificial Intelligence? Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to access the E-Edition. To subscribe to the ...

State elected officials on Saturday assured residents that, to get their vote, the so-called “Baby Olivia” bills that require teaching fetal development would lead to age-appropriate, researched-based ...

West Branch officials again raised concerns about traffic rerouting through the city when crashes block Interstate 80 lanes. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

Allison Laschanzky of West Branch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, from the University of Dubuque at the winter 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. Full text is ...

The price of garbage and recycling services will go up with a new contract – possibly 6.3 to 70 percent, depending on the winning bid – even if West Branch stays with the current provider. Full text ...

After President Trump’s hiring freeze went into effect, the number of available federal jobs in this area dropped by more than 90 percent within a week. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

Recent bitter cold and snow disrupted school and caused some crashes, but none resulted in serious injuries, according to local officials. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are ...

Trying to prioritize projects for the next three to eight years, a group of stakeholders voted to back plans for beautifying downtown West Branch, rerouting truck traffic around downtown, and ...

The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...