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West Branch's flagship summer celebration wasn't always a single unified weekend. For years, the community hosted two distinct summer events: Hoover Days, focused on honoring the 31st U.S. President near his August 10th birthday at the National Historic Site, and Hometown Heritage Days (often simply called Hometown Days), a local community festival hosted by downtown merchants, civic organizations, and residents. To streamline volunteer efforts, pool community resources, and create a single...

West Branch is rolling out the red carpet for Hoover’s Hometown Days 2026 this Friday and Saturday (August 7–8), and this year’s lineup is packed with small-town tradition, high-energy competition, and major community milestones! Whether you're coming for the day or making a full weekend out of it, here is your ultimate cheat sheet of the absolute must-sees and standout events you can't miss: ✨ The Big Highlights & New Additions: 🏛️ The Grand Reopening & Special Sneak Peeks: Kick off your...

This year's Hoover's Hometown Days brings something new to the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: a mini-museum built entirely out of the neighbors, partners, and history-keepers who make this corner of Iowa special. On Saturday, August 8, from 11am to 4pm, the grounds of the Historic Site will fill with museums, historical organizations, National Park Service units, and hands-on demonstrations all gathered in one place for the day. For one day, the lawn itself becomes a living collection...