In one of the most widely circulated videos of the Aug. 26 mudslides and flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border, a bridge gets ripped from its abutments.

Nordex plans to add 200 jobs as West Branch plant ramps up production
by Jill Kleppe Wojciechowski · News · September 04, 2026
Nordex North America plans to more than double its workforce at its West Branch wind turbine manufacturing facility by the end of 2027 as demand for its five-megawatt turbines continues to grow.

Some 220 motorcycles ride through town to honor vets
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
Roughly 220 motorcycles surprised West Branch residents on Aug. 24 when they drove in convoy down Herbert Hoover Highway and then turned south toward Muscatine.

‘Big unknown’: Retiring Schwartz wonders about fates of millions of those Hoover saved from starvation
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
“Government shouldn’t put obstacles in the way of human achievement, but with that achievement came responsibilities,” Thomas Schwartz said, “responsibilities to your neighbor, to your community.”

Judge OK’s continuation on Tihpen case
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
A judge granted a continuance in the case of Kalen Zane Tihpen, 22, of West Branch, according to online court records.

Semi versus car, minor injury
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
West Branch Fire emergency responders attended to motorists after a 10 a.m. crash on Interstate 80 near the 258 mile marker.

Woman advocates for parks on 110th birthday of NPS
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
Clarice Chick used some of her time off to advocate for her employer when the National Park Service marked its 110th birthday on Aug. 25.

82nd Indivisible sees oligarchy in government
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
82nd Indivisible Group’s most recent banner drop sought to point out the perceived “oligarchy” in the U.S. government — and that both parties take part — allowing corporate leaders to help craft legislation to their benefit.

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Get bins on curb by 6 a.m. Fridays
by Gregory R. Norfleet · News · September 04, 2026
Take a drive past Wapsi Creek Park on Second Street and look to the west.