(Sloan, IA) — A 12-year-old fell from a float during the Westwood Homecoming parade in Sloan Friday and died from his injuries. School district superintendent Jay Lutt identified the student as Kage McDonald, a junior high student who was riding on the back of a float. The Westwood Ministerial Association held a gathering of families Friday night at the entrance to the football field. The homecoming game against Hinton was postponed until Saturday.
Updated: Student Dies After Falling From Homecoming Float
By Tom Robinson
Sep 27, 2021 | 6:02 AM
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