Six local agencies landed about $34,500 in grants from the Community Foundation of Cedar County last month. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click here to ...

In a unique classroom experience, West Branch firefighters spent an hour learning how to work with a flying ambulance service. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

At the reopening of its West Branch nacelle assembly plant on July 1, Nordex’s CEO called Iowa “phenomenal” for supporting wind energy with training programs. Full text is available only to ...

Calling the company “blessed to be in Iowa,” Nordex officials on July 1 announced it brought back 100 jobs and reopened its West Branch assembly plant for the first time since 2013. Full text is ...

Another project started recently with the help of Main Street West Branch’s Rising Tide initiative, sprucing up Marg’s Little Red House Antiques shop. Full text is available only to subscribers. If ...

Pickleball — the fast-paced sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong — is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you ...

Much like it looked when it closed 3 1/2 years ago, the winery building at 116 West Main Street reopened on Friday under a new name. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

About 60 West Branch children took part in last week’s JiveStars Kids Camp, finishing with a Friday afternoon performance. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber ...

A large limb snapped a power line early Friday morning, knocking out electrical service to a dozen customers for a few hours. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a ...

“We’ve never done this in my time here,” Superintendent Marty Jimmerson said to open the discussion on instructional fees. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber ...

A Cedar County farmer is suing a manufacturer of wind turbines, alleging three turbine fires scattered debris over hundreds of acres of land, damaging his crops. Full text is available only to ...

Liberty Communications, a family-owned telecommunications provider, announced the launch of a redesigned website promising a sleek new look and a streamlined user experience. Full text is available ...