The mother of a man shot by police disputes their assertion that her son was shot twice in the arm.

Incoming fire chief started career in California
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 01, 2026
Coralville firefighter, EMT, and recruitment coordinator Gary Savona will serve as West Branch’s next fire chief.

Tihpen prosecutor: More charges likely
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 01, 2026
Prosecutors expect to file more charges against a man shot by West Branch police early last month.

Pedersen Foundation donates $5,000 to police
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 01, 2026
Nearly 150 golfers and 50 sponsors helped raise money for the Butch Pedersen Legacy Foundation this year, and that benefited the West Branch Police Department.

Mobile museum arrives before ‘Days
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 01, 2026
With about 5,000 expected to converge on West Branch, the City Council recently approved an outlined plan for this year’s Hoover’s Hometown Days.

TravelMag: Serving Cafe’s rolls among best
by Gregory Norfleet · News · July 01, 2026
On June 22, TravelMag.com released a list of the Top 12 cinnamon rolls in Iowa, and The Serving Cafe made the list.

Fireworks at Cedar’s Edge
News · July 01, 2026
Cedar’s Edge Golf Course is hosting a fireworks display Friday, July 3, in the courtyard of the clubhouse.

Fourth of July band at Village Green
News · July 01, 2026
The annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a concert of patriotic music by Iowa Brass, will start at 1:45 p.m. on the Village Green on July 4, 2026.

Church news
News · July 01, 2026

Upcoming events
News · July 01, 2026

Charges: Sex offender lived too close to daycare, school
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 24, 2026
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.