Shots fired; injured suspect in custody

Gregory R. Norfleet/West Branch Times Iowa State Patrol and Cedar County Sheriff's Deputies come out of a home at 306 West Orange Street where an apparent domestic violence situation took place involving a gun. A suspect is in custody with a gunshot wound.

According to an indictment filed last week, a West Branch man shot by police is a sex offender who lived too close to a daycare and a school.

Competitors already want to replace LRS
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 24, 2026
Two trash collection companies made an informal pitch to the West Branch City Council in hopes of replacing Lakeshore Recycling Service.

Mayor: East Main bridge next flood-mitigation spot
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 24, 2026
After a years-long process to widen the Wapsinonoc Creek to help mitigate downtown flooding, the city next wants to target the East Main Street bridge.

Post office drop box returns
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 24, 2026
Roughly 1 1/2 years ago, a vehicle smashed into the West Branch Post Office drive-up box at the Village Green.

Speaker: Two-week Independence Day?
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 24, 2026
Juneteenth event organizers would like to see Independence Day celebrations stretch from June 19 through July 4.

Nordex lands 484 MW in contracts
News · June 24, 2026
The Nordex Group has received three new orders in the United States totaling 484 megawatts (MW), underlining the continued momentum of the company’s business in the region, according to a press release.

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News · June 24, 2026

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News · June 24, 2026

Report: 77 will lose jobs when PPC closes locally
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 17, 2026
After more than 25 years in West Branch, Plastic Products Co. Inc. will close its doors in August.

LRS brings in recycling reinforcements
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 17, 2026
Two unusual trucks came to town Friday to help Lakeshore Recycling Systems pick up recyclables.