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Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects

The Nordex Group will supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for large-scale projects in the Midwest, including Iowa, following a competitive request for proposals process.The turbines, consisting of N133 and N163 Delta4000 variants, are scheduled for installation in 2028 and 2029. Once operational, they will provide up to 1,060 megawatts of capacity.Subject to regulatory approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission, the turbines will…Wind Power · West Branch Read Article

West Branch man charged with assault while victim was driving on interstate

Hunter 12/09/25 A West Branch man was arrested on a warrant stemming from a domestic assault earlier this month. According to court documents, 26-year-old Ryland Oaks of Lincoln Street was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by the mother of their shared child as she drove on Interstate 80 between Iowa City and West Branch. Oaks was reportedly angry and threatened to hit the woman, then attempted to jump out of the moving vehicle. The woman a…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

The Black Rose will continue as an online bookstore after closing its West Branch location

The Black Rose crew — Ashley Kofoed, center seated — pose in the soon-to-be-open space in May 2025. — via The Black Rose on Facebook The Black Rose, the West Branch bookstore and cocktail lounge that opened earlier this year, has closed its brick-and-mortar location, owner Ashley Kofoed announced on Sunday on social media. “This isn’t a goodbye,” she said. “It’s a page turn.” Even without the Main Street store, “the story continues online, wher…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

I-80 reopened near West Branch after crash

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Both lanes of I-80 eastbound are currently blocked due to a crash.West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

West Branch man charged with domestic assault during fight with partner in vehicle

Hunter 11/22/25 A West Branch man was arrested on a warrant stemming from a domestic incident from earlier this month. Court records indicate 40-year-old Randall Grandstaff of Grant Street and the victim were riding from Solon to West Branch on November 7th. The two allegedly began arguing about the woman’s behavior at a party they just attended. She reportedly asked Grandstaff to stop the car so she could get out, but he did not allow it. When…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

Head-on Crash in West Branch Sends Three People to the Hospital

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Three people were taken to the hospital after a head-on crash in West Branch Monday evening.Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened around 6 p.m. when a JeepWest Branch, Iowa · West Branch See the Story

West Branch man faces decades in prison after allegedly forging name on traffic citations

Hunter 11/11/25 A West Branch man has been arrested after allegedly identifying himself with another identity and signing traffic citations with that name. Police say 68-year-old David Albaugh was stopped April 27th just after 8pm at the Town and Campus Apartments on Arthur Street for having an expired driver’s license. The officer asked Albaugh if he was the registered owner of the vehicle, to which he responded yes. He was then cited for an e…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

Johnson County deputies recover trailer reported stolen from West Branch, charge rural Fairfax man

Lang 11/2/25 Johnson County deputies have recovered a trailer reportedly stolen from West Branch…and charged a rural Fairfax man with stealing it. 52-year-old Harry Meader was booked into the Johnson County Jail just before 5:45 Saturday night. Arrest records indicate deputies were conducting an investigation at Meader’s residence on 120th Street between Swisher and Walford last May when they discovered a stolen trailer hooked up to Meader’s veh…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

As You Protest – A Couple Of Things To Ponder

6 minutes: Make no doubt about it – today’s protest is big. It is big in terms of participants. It is also very big in determining the future of this country. Will our direction return to the path of democracy or will we continue on the path toward authoritarianism? Many people wonder what they would have done had they been in some of the pivotal moments in history. Would they have stood up for their beliefs or would they have shrunk into the s…West Branch, Iowa · West Branch Read Article

West Branch Fire Department selling holiday wreaths as part of fundraising efforts

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Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects

West Branch man charged with assault while victim was driving on interstate

The Black Rose will continue as an online bookstore after closing its West Branch location

I-80 reopened near West Branch after crash

West Branch man charged with domestic assault during fight with partner in vehicle

Head-on Crash in West Branch Sends Three People to the Hospital

West Branch man faces decades in prison after allegedly forging name on traffic citations

Johnson County deputies recover trailer reported stolen from West Branch, charge rural Fairfax man

As You Protest – A Couple Of Things To Ponder

West Branch Fire Department selling holiday wreaths as part of fundraising efforts

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Breaking News Topics Related to West Branch, Iowa

Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects

West Branch man charged with assault while victim was driving on interstate

The Black Rose will continue as an online bookstore after closing its West Branch location

I-80 reopened near West Branch after crash

West Branch man charged with domestic assault during fight with partner in vehicle

Head-on Crash in West Branch Sends Three People to the Hospital

West Branch man faces decades in prison after allegedly forging name on traffic citations

Johnson County deputies recover trailer reported stolen from West Branch, charge rural Fairfax man

As You Protest – A Couple Of Things To Ponder

West Branch Fire Department selling holiday wreaths as part of fundraising efforts

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