Sheila Brummer
Western Iowa ReporterSheila Brummer joined the staff of Iowa Public Radio as Western Iowa Reporter in August of 2023. She knows the area well, after growing up on a farm in Crawford County, graduating from Morningside University in Sioux City and working in local media.
Prior to her work in public radio, Sheila spent more than 20 years as an anchor and reporter at television stations in Des Moines (KCCI), Wisconsin, Omaha (WOWT/KMTV), Las Vegas and Sioux City. Her dedication to quality journalism brought accolades from the Upper Midwest Emmys, PMJA, Associated Press, Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association and the Iowa Broadcast News Association. She was instrumental in helping her previous employer, KWIT-KOJI: Siouxland Public Media, win six regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and a national award.
Sheila’s life extends far beyond the newsroom. She graduated in 2022 with a master’s degree in organizational leadership while serving in many volunteer roles. This list includes the Iowa Broadcast News Association (President), Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association, Girls Inc. of Sioux City, Junior League and youth volleyball coach (Go Stars!).
Sheila lives in Sioux City with her husband Ed, 10-year-old daughter Anna and an energetic cat named Lucky. In her spare time, she enjoys attending concerts, cultural events, theatre performance, golfing and drinking cheap champagne.
For story ideas or comments please reach out to Sheila at sbrummer@iowapublicradio.org.
-
Sioux City officially approved selling land to a nonprofit for an inpatient addiction treatment facility, which city officials say is greatly needed. The project is the dream of a woman who overcame her own addiction. -
Byron’s on Main St. in Pomeroy closed at the end of July due to structural issues. Rather than shut their doors, they relocated to a temporary venue. This week, with support from the community, the bar's owner said he was able to purchase the local community center as its new, permanent home. -
Residents and staff say they were saddened by the news that the Warming Shelter in Sioux City was planning to cease operations. They wonder what will happen next. -
The first Labor Day was celebrated back in 1882 and one of the longest-running traditions tied to the holiday continued in Sioux City Monday. Union leaders at the annual Labor Day picnic say work continues to strengthen rights for workers. -
One of northwest Iowa’s largest summer events takes place in Sioux City over Labor Day weekend. To celebrate ArtSplash's 30th anniversary, the community commissioned a large-scale public art project. -
Former Republican congressional candidate Kevin Virgil endorsed Democrat Ryan Melton over incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra. Former President Trump is still his choice at the top of the ticket. -
Family members of Kevin Cram shared emotional victim impact statement during Wednesday's sentencing. -
A controlled operation took place Monday to start the demolition of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway bridge destroyed by floodwaters in northwest Iowa. -
Democrat Ryan Melton wants to unseat two-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra. The candidate also challenged the Republican congressman in 2022. -
Charles Aldrich, an engineer from Clarion, pushed for preserving personal rights and the Constitution during his speech at the The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.
