The West Branch Board voted to bring back longtime girls’ basketball coach Walt DeShields Wednesday night, as emotions ran high and community members clashed over transparency and leadership.

(Photo by Stephanie Elverd) “The West Branch Board of Education and school district should be held accountable for the press release issued to the media defaming Coach Walt DeShields’ character and ...

According to the agenda for Wednesday’s school board meeting, DeShields is set to be recommended for a supplemental contract.