Butch Pedersen Legacy Foundation launches merch store, announces donations

The Butch Pedersen Legacy Foundation has launched a merch store with Strength-Love-Fami...

July 1, 2023

Registration Now Open for 2023 Youth Football Camp

Camp is open to kids in grades 2-8 and takes place early August.

June 28, 2023

Announcement

BearCast to expand to video livestreams for 2023 season

All varsity Bears regular season home games will be available to watch live for free.

June 12, 2023

Announcement

IHSAA releases football schedules for 2023, 2024 seasons

The Bears kickoff the 2023 season at 3A Williamsburg.

April 15, 2023

Video

More Than a Game

In West Branch, football is more than a game.

April 8, 2023

Lance Pedersen Journal Entry

See You Later Dad

Monday, April 3, 2023 my Dad won his opportunity to be with the Lord.

April 7, 2023

West Branch Times

Outpouring of support for Butch

The Butch Pedersen family saw another wave of support and care from the community after...

April 6, 2023

West Branch Times

"Dad’s way of saying goodbye": Hundreds walk by Butch’s home

Hundreds of people walked from the Little Rose Bowl to the home of Butch Pedersen on Sa...

April 6, 2023

West Branch Times

Loss of a Legend: Butch Pedersen helped everyone be 'the best version of themselves'

News of the death of longtime Head Football Coach Butch Pedersen on Monday morning rock...

April 6, 2023

Editorial

Legends Never Die

West Branch was home to a President, but Butch Pedersen impacted the community more tha...

April 4, 2023

Event

Coach Pedersen celebration of life to be held April 8

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 8 in the high school gym.

April 4, 2023

Your Prep Sports

West Branch Hall of Fame Coach Butch Pedersen Dies

Iowa high school football lost a legend on Monday with the death of long-time West Bran...

April 3, 2023

Video

Strength, Family, Love

April 3, 2023

Awards

Aiden Dingbaum selected to participate in 2023 Iowa Shrine Bowl

The senior lineman has been honored with an invitation to the Shrine Bowl.

March 24, 2023

Announcement

IHSAA Announces Classes and Districts for 2023, 2024 Seasons

The Bears will remain in Class 1A and will be in District 5 for the next two seasons.

March 20, 2023

Video

Watts Happening Podcast - Butch & Lance Pedersen

Butch and Lance Pedersen joined the Watts Happening Podcast.

February 23, 2023