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.
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Adovcates say there is a critical need for providers who understand the unique needs of people who faced great trauma to come to America. -
The head of one northwest Iowa nonprofit says the new plan is appalling and fails to help children and their families. -
Kim Phuong Taylor faced up to five years in prison on 52 counts of voter fraud. The federal judge worried the public might see the case as politically motivated. -
Two developers received COVID-19 relief money to help bring more affordable housing to the city. -
Members of the Hinton wrestling team are accused of hazing other teammates with a taser. -
Saturday is the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since then, nearly 500,000 Ukrainian refugees have come to the U.S., and one woman has helped bring dozens of them to a northwest Iowa county. -
Principal oboist Jeffrey Paul received a commission to create his own concerto. His vision included creating a brand-new instrument. But reaching his goal proved harder than imagined. -
The franchise fee would help pay for 20% more law enforcement officers and more community amenities. -
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge didn’t see as many waterfowl fly through this year, but the dry conditions that are to blame could actually benefit birds in the future. -
Iowa again braced for another winter storm, this time bringing a blizzard warning for a large portion of the state.
