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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As senators from Iowa and Nebraska throw support behind federal legislation that would return land in northwest Iowa to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, a spokesperson remembers the tribe's former council chair who began the push.
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Several winners talked to IPR News Western Iowa Reporter Sheila Brummer after the votes were counted.
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As Iowa voters cast their ballots on Election Day, one western Iowa election official says state law restricts some from casting their ballots.
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This upcoming Election Day could find the Sioux City Community School Board with a majority of new members. One incumbent tells IPR why her name won’t be on the ballot.
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Yield Giving has donated more than $14 billion to more than 1,600 entities since 2019, including the Siouxland Community Health Center.
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A nonprofit organization that provides water to a portion of northwest Iowa received a boost that officials say will keep things flowing for the future.
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Former President Donald Trump predicts he will easily win the Iowa caucuses. The GOP candidate and frontrunner made his comments during a rally in Sioux City on Sunday.
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The Dickinson County Board of Adjustment turned down a permit for Invenergy to install up to 79 turbines.
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The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy launched a decade ago, intended to reduce nutrients flowing into rivers and lakes. A bulk of those cuts fall on farmers.
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Governors from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota met on Wednesday to discuss issues impacting the tri-state area of Siouxland. Local leaders want to ensure the community’s Air Guard unit stays put.