Iowa State Patrol releases names of victims of Wednesday's crash on Highway 20
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 Harlingen, Texas, age 40, was driving a 2020 Ram 1500 pickup. Gomez was taken to the Van Diest Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. According to the state report, Kennedy was eastbound in the westbound lane of highway 20, when he struck the Gomez vehicle in the inside lane of Highway ...
Unique flag on display
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 ...
Williams Independence Day celebration will light up the streets and the skies this weekend
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 ...
Summer learning is in full swing at Sunset Heights
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 ...
America at 250: An age of innovation
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 ...