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.

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.

BREAKING: Officer involved in Orange Street shooting
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 03, 2026
A morning shooting on West Orange Street involved a West Branch Police Officer, according to the Cedar County Sheriff.

One man found dead after fire on Cedar-Johnson Road
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 03, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff’s Department reported that one person died in a Saturday morning house fire on Cedar-Johnson Road in West Branch.

Red school bus? District to purchase bus with decals
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 03, 2026
West Branch’s school colors? Not yellow.

Honey Den reopens with big NeeDoh drop
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 03, 2026
With nearly 130 people lined up for Sunday’s “NeeDoh drop,” this crowd outside the Honey Den exceeded the one in April.

Hoover Foundation updates logo with more modern look
News · June 03, 2026
The Hoover Presidential Foundation last week announced the introduction of its new logo, a modern identity that reflects a broader, more complete telling of Herbert Hoover’s life and legacy.

Church news
News · June 03, 2026

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UPDATE: Sheriff: One dead in early morning West Branch house fire
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 30, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Department reported that one person died in a Saturday morning house fire on Cedar-Johnson Road in West Branch.

City concerned about electric bikes
by Gregory Norfleet · News · May 27, 2026
Recent appearances of children riding electric bikes above the speed limit and ignoring stop signs reached the West Branch City Council.