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Williams is located at the crossroads of Iowa. Positioned one miles from the intersections of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 20, Williams is strategically located for business growth. The community also sits on the main line of the Chicago Central & Pacific Rail line. This location offers excellent transportation routes for business and industry.
 

Quality of Life Williams offers the benefits of small town living with easy access to larger towns. Friendly neighbors, low crime rates, affordable housing and active community organizations make Williams an attractive place to live, raise a family and for business.

Active volunteer, service and fraternal organizations abound in Williams. These organizations devote time and effort to a variety of projects dedicated to the community. Organizations include: Lions Club, Girl Scout, Boy Scouts, 4-H, American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Williams Community Social Club and the Williams Area Development Corporation.

An excellent community center provides meeting space, gymnasium and kitchen facilities. The air-conditioned center boasts the largest dance floor in Hamilton County. Regular events, receptions and activities make the Community Center a multi-use facility.

Housing Williams offers several nice housing areas with the community. an apartment complex offers an excellent housing alternative for elderly residents. A renovation project of downtown upper story space provides another rental option. A five-year 100% property tax abatement program is offered for those wishing to build a new home in the community. Williams also offers low property taxes, low utility rates and a safe, caring community.

Education Elementary, middle, and high school students attend the Northeast Hamilton School located in Blairsburg (just 4 miles west). Northeast Hamilton provides a quality educational experience by offering not only the "basics" but also subject including creative writing, computer skills, and foreign language.

Small class sizes allow personal student/teacher interaction and every classroom has computers. Top notch extracurricular activities include athletics, music and speech.

Recreation A fine city park is centrally located within the community. Ball diamonds are located next to the Community Center. Vintage car enthusiasts will enjoy visiting The Hemken Collection. This museum features special interest and collectible autos. Find out more information at their website:
www.the-hemken-collection.org

Community Celebrations The community's largest celebration occurs each July 4th. The fifty-year tradition is complete with the largest parade in the county, games and family fun in the city park and a spectacular fireworks display. Other celebrations include community garage sales, BINGO held in the winter, and periodic activities for the community's children.

For More Information
Williams Area Development Corporation, (515)854-2684
Williams City Hall, (515)854-2260