It’s been 74 years since the Williams Lions Club began coordinating the celebration of America’s Independence in the City of Williams. Known throughout the area as one of the best celebrations in the region, the festivities actually begin on Friday night with the Kids Parade starting ...
A new patriotic representation of the American Flag is now hanging in downtown Williams, thanks to the creative efforts of Christy Martinez and her mother Carrie Hemken. The building sized flag was created using red, white and blue bandanas that are knotted together at each corner and is ...
The Wilson Brewer Park and Depot Foundation members are seeking new homes for the artwork created by members of the Boone River Area Art Guild that is in storage in the Illinois Central Depot basement. Darlene Dingman, a volunteer at the depot museum, explained the paintings were left in ...
The Iowa State Patrol has released the names of the two drivers who died in the crash on Highway 20 Wednesday. According to the Iowa State accident report, Joseph Kennedy of Alden, who was driving a 2017 Chevy Silverado pickup, age 69 was pronounced dead at the scene. Aaron Scott Gomez of ...
Webster City Sunset Heights Elementary School students are making the most of summer through five exciting weeks of summer school! Eight teachers are working with approximately 75 students as they participate in reading, math, and physical activity rotations designed to meet their ...
Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...