Welcome to West Branch!

West Branch is a growing community in southeast Iowa with many great opportunities. You'll find our town an inviting place for all ages to shop, live, dine, meet and visit often. The community's pride in its architectural and cultural heritage is evident in our historic downtown where 14 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Located on I-80, the West Branch Industrial Park is home to several companies including Acciona Windpower North America, Procter and Gamble, Plastic Products, Tidewater, and Wassau. West Branch is also a Main Street Iowa city. In addition to new development occurring on the west side of town in both Pedersen Valley and the Meadows Subdivision, West Branch recently celebrated the opening of the Brick Arch Winery in March of 2011.

West Branch is the birthplace of Herbert C. Hoover, the 31st President of the United States. Visitors enjoy the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum and the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Prairie.

The City's premier event of the year is Hoover's Hometown Days, which will be celebrated on August 3-4, 2012. The event features a gravesite celebration of Hoover's life, over 100 vendors, inflatable rides and games, the 25th Annual National Hoover Ball Championship, and a fabulous fireworks display.

Enjoy your visit to West Branch where we have . . .

"A Heritage for Success!"