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BASILE: Building memories by booking it to presidential libraries
After we visited the Hoover Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, in July of this year, Katrina asked, "How many presidential libraries do we have left to visit?" I said, "One." She asked, "Which one?" "Eisenhower." She said, "Where is that located?" "Abilene, Kansas." She said, "How far is that from here?" "About 450 miles." She said, "Let's ...
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Celebrate "A Christmas Past" in West Branch, Iowa
West Branch, Iowa, the birthplace of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States, will host "A Christmas Past" events from Friday, December 4 until Sunday, December 6. Main Street West Branch will start off the celebration with a tree lighting ceremony as the West Branch High School Choir sings on the Village Green at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, ...
Jean B. Dill, 85 of Iowa City, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Crestview Care Center in West Branch, Iowa.
Join us for a BARN DANCE 12 miles east of Iowa City at the Scattergoods Friends School.
Darryl Marcel Henry, 18, of 1401 Franklin St. in Iowa City was arrested for assault on police or fire or EMT personnel at 5:09 a.m. Friday, Nov.
Local veteran surprised with special medal ceremony
For most World War II veterans, 1945 is reflected upon as a year of celebration, as the global military conflict ended and the United States emerged as a world superpower.
Funeral mass for 84-year-old Mary Jo Wade will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 10:30AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond with Father Rich Adam officiating.
On the Go: Amana Colonies, West Branch pique many interests
Head south into Iowa and you will discover great ways to prepare for the approaching holiday season.
Presidential libraries open pages of history
Visit a presidential library with your family to explore our country's history and learn more about the leaders who helped shape it.
Family travel five: Presidential libraries open the pages of history
Visit a presidential library with your family to explore our country's history and learn more about the leaders who helped shape it.
President Herbert Hoover, with his police dog, King Tut. Hoover was born and was buried in West Branch, Iowa.
Durant sweeps Regina for CVC title
No. 11 Durant swept Regina 25-10, 25-20, 25-15 to win the Cedar Valley Conference title Thursday in Durant.
Nine apply for vacant supervisor seat
Nine people have put their name in contention to fulfill Larry Meyers' Johnson County supervisors term.
Last month, West Liberty Police Chief P.J. Brewer announced he would be restructuring the West Liberty Police Department, changing the role of the sergeant and adding a captain's position.
Veterans asked to share oral history of service for future generations
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, in partnership with the Library of Congress, is honoring veterans of foreign wars by preserving their individual stories of military service or civilian efforts that supported the military.
Swisher, West Branch to improve sewer plants
Anticipating future growth, the towns of Swisher and West Branch plan to spend millions of dollars to improve their wastewater treatment plants.
The Flood Plain Management Subcommittee of Iowa's Water Resources Coordinating Council is hosting a series of public input meetings to get feedback about recommendations for a watershed management approach to reduce the adverse impact of future flooding.
Spread your wings and prepare to fly, for you have become a butterfly. We never imagined having to live without your smile, but knowing that you were a part of our lives keeps the memories of you alive.
Eastern Iowa schools, students take on H1N1 flu
Posted on Sep 22, 2009 by Cindy Hadish . Lisbon Elementary second grader Megan Cornwell, 8, uses antibacterial gel to clean her hands after coming back from recess Thursday morning, Sept.

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