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 ...

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, ...

An out-of-control mail truck struck two cars before crashing into The Honey Den candy store on Friday night, according to police. The driver avoided injury and no one occupied the parked cars or the ...

Jeffery “Jeff” Icle Seaton, 72, of West Branch, died suddenly on Monday, June 1, 2026, while on a fishing trip with his family. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to ...

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 ...

After an hour-long seesaw battle with Marquette Catholic on May 27, West Branch found momentum in the final 20 minutes to score a go-ahead goal in the regional semifinals. With temperatures reaching ...

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.

A fine pitching performance from Nolan Staker and a late rally were not enough for the West Branch baseball team, which fell 6-2 to Class 2A No. 3 Regina June 18 at home. The game closed out an ...