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West Branch, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day West Branch! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a West Branch meeting sparked a fight over canceled farm grants
- How did Durant’s ace fare when he faced West Branch?
Also on today's calendar: Independence Day Iowa Brass Concert and reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: A morning thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, humid, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iowa farmers fight back after USDA cancels key grants (kimt.com) — A recent meeting in West Branch highlighted how canceled USDA grants are disrupting programs that help beginning farmers across Iowa. The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust and other groups are now suing the federal government, arguing the termination and earlier funding freeze have stalled land-access work and strained local farms as land prices rise. 
• Kaden Sickels Game Report: @ Mid-Prairie (maxpreps.com) — West Branch gets a brief mention as one of the teams that recently faced Durant pitcher Kaden Sickels, who allowed just two hits and no earned runs in his latest outing. The report tracks his steady performance over several June games and previews Durant’s upcoming road matchup at Calamus-Wheatland as they ride a five-game winning streak.
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Cool Shoes + Pope Cactus Improv Show →
Willow Creek Theatre Company, 327 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
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Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Independence Day Iowa Brass Concert and reading of the Declaration of Independence →
Herbert Hoover Birthplace Cottage
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Independence Day Iowa Brass Concert
Herbert Hoover National Park The Village Green at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
2:00 pm
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026 Downtown Block Party →
Iowa City Downtown District, 125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
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Softball: Durant vs West Liberty (Junior Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District West Liberty High School Softball Field
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Baseball: Durant vs West Liberty (Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District West Liberty High School Baseball Field
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Softball: Durant vs West Liberty (Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District West Liberty High School Softball Field
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Girls Basketball Open Gym
West Liberty Comm School District West Liberty High School Gym
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Baseball: West Liberty vs Durant (Junior Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District Durant High School Baseball Field
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Softball: West Liberty vs Durant (Junior Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District Durant High School Softball Field
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Softball: West Liberty vs Durant (Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District Durant High School Softball Field
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Baseball: West Liberty vs Durant (Varsity)
West Liberty Comm School District Durant High School Baseball Field
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
Monday June 29
Tuesday June 30
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Back Up CDL Driver/ Distribution Material Handler in West Branch. Apply here.
- Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Iowa City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Branch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Iowa City
- Iowa City woman charged after displaying handgun-like weapon outside Grant Wood Elementary (cbs2iowa.com)
- Iowa City Schools to discuss new technology guidelines for students (1630kcjj.com)
- Iowa City Schools Works to Rebuild Trust with Reconfigured Oversight Committee and PR Firm (kcrg.com)
Ok West Branch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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