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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. |
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Sheriff: Attacking suspect shot by West Branch police
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
 Confronted by police while hiding in the basement of a home, a suspect in a June 3 domestic violence case allegedly lunged at officers with a “lethal weapon” before being shot twice.
‘Not OK’ writing ticket for young electric bike riders
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
One electric bike rider nearly ran into a West Branch Police car, deepening safety concerns with city leaders.
Upset at garbage service, council seeks new contract
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
As of Tuesday morning, many West Branch residents still report garbage sitting on the curb four days after LRS usually picks it up.
Council limits use of plate readers
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
Expecting that Iowa legislators would place restrictions on automated license plate reader usage, the West Branch City Council last week passed restrictions on the devices.
Summer Kickoff raffle prize: 2,000 cans of beer
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
Would more than 2,000 cans of beer cause a buzz for the Summer Kickoff?
Council donating $10,000 to 2 groups for Hometown Days
by Gregory Norfleet · News · June 10, 2026
West Branch City Council last week approved two $5,000 donations to the benefit of Hoover’s Hometown Days.
Public tour of Wapsi Creek project
News · June 10, 2026
West Branch’s $1.1 million project — to widen the Wapsinonoc Creek to reduce downtown flooding — captured the attention of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Juneteenth Celebration returns
News · June 10, 2026
Humans for Racial Justice will host the second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom June 14-19 with a tour of historic sites again featured on June 19.
Church news
News · June 10, 2026
Upcoming Events
News · June 10, 2026
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