West Branch
LATEST NEWS
Three injured in Grundy County crash
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people, including a teenager, were injured in a crash involving four vehicles near Grundy Center on Thursday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. at Highway 175, a half mile east of Grundy Center. According to a crash report,...
Day Care Horror: Waterloo Woman Accused of Abusing Children
A parent's worst fear is finding out that someone that they trusted with their child was actually hurting them. According to recent reports, a Waterloo day care worker has been charged with three different counts of child endangerment. The woman in question is allegedly Emily Jenkins and she was arrested on Thursday, July 11th.
‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Local shelter continues to care for animals seized by authorities last month
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - A Muscatine woman has been formally charged with 67 counts of animal neglect, including the death of six animals. The Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office seized the animals from Kelly Adams, 44, last month. And the animals have been housed at a Muscatine animal shelter named It Takes a Village Animal Rescue and Resources (ITAVARR) ever since.
‘I left my cart,’ says Walmart shopper as they ditched $50 of groceries after being forced to use self-checkout
A WALMART shopper couldn’t hide her frustration as she abandoned her cart while waiting in line. The furious customer walked out after reportedly being told she had no option to use the self-checkout. Sharon Ackerman was apoplectic with rage following a trip to a store in Dubuque, Iowa –...
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor Announce Big Change to the Annual Fish-O-Rama Fundraiser
Founded in 1993 as the Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids, the organization is now known as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor. They provide year-round youth development programs to school-aged children in Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Their mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those in greatest need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Iowa Football Lands the #1 Kicker in the Class of 2025 [VIDEO]
There is no middle ground when it comes to kickers in the game of football. You are either beloved by the fan base or hated for your misses. Fortunately for Iowa Hawkeye fans, the team has featured some great placekickers in Iowa City—names like Nate Kaeding, Rob Houghtlin, and Keith Duncan. Iowa fans are hoping the Hawkeye's latest recruit will add his name to that list.
Iowa City's Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project enters 2nd phase with sidewalk work
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — Crews entered the second phase of Iowa City's Dubuque Street reconstruction project on Thursday. The city said in a post on Instagram Thursday Dubuque Street is still open to pedestrians, but not vehicle traffic, as crews begin work on the sidewalks there. They're inviting...
Sydney Affolter steps into new leadership position with the Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — With the departure of 3 key senior starters, it's now Sydney Affolter's time to step in as a vocal leader for the Hawkeye women's basketball team. Affolter started the final 9 games last year, after the injury to Molly Davis. And she's become a key cog in helping this transition period to the next phase of Hawkeye women's hoops.
3-run 2nd inning sends City High to third straight State tournament
IOWA CITY, Iowa — City High only needed a trio of runs on Wednesday night, to beat their rivals from Iowa City West in the Substate championship round. The Little Hawks clinched their third straight trip to State, where they'll be the 3-seed in the 4A bracket. The Little Hawks will face Waukee in the first round next Tuesday.
Across Johnson County, local governments and organizations serve up summer lunch
Johnson County's summer lunch programs provide meals to hundreds of children each day. Here's everything you need to know about the various area programs. from Iowa City to North Liberty and everywhere in between:. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's 'Lunch Bunch'. Where: St Andrew Presbyterian Church, 140 Gathering Place Lane,...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.