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🌱 How will Hoover museum renovations reshape West Branch’s growing downtown?

West Branch, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi West Branch! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hoover museum renovations reshape West Branch’s growing downtown?

Also on today's calendar: Monticello Boys Varsity Soccer @ West Branch and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Friday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Major renovations coming to Herbert Hoover museum in West Branch as population booms (wqad.com) — West Branch’s rapid population growth is coinciding with a complete renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, aiming to tell Hoover’s story in a fresh way. Local leaders say the town’s history, Iowa City proximity, and I-80 access are helping attract new residents and visitors while reinforcing pride in Hoover’s hometown roots.
   

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  • Hy-Vee posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Iowa City. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Branch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Iowa City

  • Iowa City moving on from developer picked for 21 S. Linn Street (kcrg.com)
  • Former chief financial officer for Iowa City Community School District raised concerns about finances before crisis revealed (1630kcjj.com)
  • With 'IOWA,' experimental composer Lia Ouyang Rusli pays tribute to Chris Wiersema, the IC music scene (littlevillagemag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Branch

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Branch

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.