Monthly Archives: February 2017

There will be a meeting in the West Branch City Office from 7-9 PM Thursday, February 23, to discuss historic preservation and seek input for plan updating. Members of the Preservation Commission will take part, as will representatives of the West Branch Heritage Foundation, and it is hoped others interested in local history will come to share their thoughts as well. There’s no need to RSVP—just come and enjoy a lively discussion!

West Branch is updating its 2009 Historic Preservation Plan, and is asking for public input to suggest changes or additions to that earlier plan. (That earlier plan can be found in the Historic Preservation Commission’s meeting packet for 2/9/17 at http://www.westbranchiowa.org/sites/default/files/Packet_17_02_09_num.pdf.)

Public Works Director Matt Goodale has completed another successful application for the Alliant Energy “Branching Out” Grant. Alliant Energy works in cooperation with Trees Forever to provide communities with grants up to $10,000 for public tree replacements or new installation. The City applied for this grant last November and was recently notified that we will be the recipient of a $4,500 grant for the spring planting season. This project will be set for completion during this year’s Earth Day Celebration and will involve planting Red Oaks, Sweet Gum, Tulip Tree and Autumn Blaze Maples along East and West Main Street. These trees will be planted in the right-of-way to be cared for by the City. The planting will be a volunteer event and we hope to include City Staff, high school students and any community members who are interested in attending. For more information or if you would like to attend please contact Public Works Director Matt Goodale (319) 325-8213 for details.