An injured suspect who ran from police brandished a shovel when law enforcement found him in a shed behind a nearby home, according to a neighbor. Kalen Zane Tihpen, 22, of West Branch, was arrested ...

Scott Alan Salemink, 63, of West Branch, passed away March 26, 2026, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, of complications from a glioblastoma. A celebration of life will be held 1 to 5 p.m.

An Iowa nursing home worker who was criminally charged with stealing residents’ painkillers has agreed to surrender her license. According to the Iowa Board of Nursing, Tanya Lynn Jordan worked at the ...

Despite paying higher wages than average, the local school district and many surrounding school districts struggle to fill much-needed substitute teacher slots. As of the 2023-24 school year, ...

West Branch’s softball team could not overcome a fast start from Wilton as the Bears fell 13-2 to the Beavers June 30 at home. Of the game, West Branch Head Coach Eric Stenberg said that “we’ve just ...

The 6,800-mile American Discovery 250 Relay will pass through West Branch to mark the country’s 250th anniversary. According to a press release, West Branch is part of a 84-mile stretch between ...

State lawmakers said attempts to end mandates for proven vaccines will fail in this legislative session. Speaking Saturday at the West Branch Fire Department, state Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen and state Rep ...

West Branch’s 4x100 meter relay team stacked up well against elite competition Saturday morning, placing 33rd of 96 teams in the high school prelims with a 43.38 at the prestigious Drake Relays. Arik ...

About 12 to 14 children attended last week’s Downey Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, with an “Emerald Crossing” theme. Called an “Irish Adventure through Psalm 23,” the lesson also taught some of ...

The Nordex Group is pleased to announce it has been awarded significant contracts by Alliant Energy, following a rigorous and competitive request for proposals process, according to a press release.

When it comes to treating injured professional truck drivers, the West Branch Fire Chief agrees with elected officials: They should know how to speak English. State Rep. Robert “Bobby” Kaufmann ...