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Young minds with big potential : Akron-Westfield career exploration

Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

The options for careers are endless for the young adults of Akron-Westfield Community School District. But how do young students go about exploring the many options? Akron-Westfield offers students multiple avenues to explore career opportunities throughout their secondary experience. 

New Horizons United Church of Christ celebrates 20 years of service: Here is to 20 more

Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

Traffic stop leads to arrest of man in child endangerment, animal neglect case

By Kim Fickett

A Plymouth County man has been arrested following a traffic stop on warrants of child endangerment and animal neglect in connection with a September 2025 incident that resulted in the removal of three children and more than 100 dogs due to unsafe conditions.

Giving back to the community who shaped her: Krohn steps into role as chamber director

By Kim Fickett

The new year also brought a new executive director for the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce.

Erica Krohn, who began her duties on Monday, Jan. 5, will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the chamber’s mission.

TeBrink: Marshals revenue takes a hit

By Kim Fickett

Plymouth County Sheriff Jeff TeBrink was present at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting with his quarterly report.

Auditions set for Akron’s Got Talent on Jan. 25

By Kim Fickett

After a decade, Akron’s Got Talent is returning to the Akron Opera House stage at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21.

A-W to start passing along transaction fees

By Kim Fickett

Beginning Monday, Jan. 19, the Akron-Westfield School District will begin assessing a $3 flat rate on all electronic transactions made through JMC, the student management portal used to allow online payments.

Wendel joins Akron Police force

By Kim Fickett

A resident of Akron has recently joined the Akron Police Department.

Conner Wendel began with the department on Dec. 14.

Supervisors approve addition of deputy 

By Kim Fickett

Following a presentation by Plymouth County Lieutenant Jake Wingert at the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting, one thing was clear — a need for an additional deputy.

Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic set to close in Akron

The Akron Hometowner 

By Sabrina Escalante 

After 25 years of providing residents in the Akron-Westfield area with dedicated chiropractic and rehabilitation services, Dr. Bradley Britton will be closing the doors to Britton Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic on Jan. 28. 

Le Mars Pizza Hut shutters its doors

By Kim Fickett

It was on Wednesday, Jan. 14 when word quickly spread on Facebook of the closure of a longtime business staple in the Le Mars community.

Century Hall rental rate increases

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Fair Board has decided to increase its rental rate for Century Hall following its January 7 meeting.

FY ‘26-’27 budget discussions begin at county

By Kim Fickett

The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors began its first round of fiscal year 2026-2027 budget discussions at its Tuesday, Jan. 6 meeting.

Snow Scamper helps support county conservation efforts

By Kim Fickett

It’s time to break out the snow shoes, the 13th annual Snow Scamper 5K is returning to Hillview Recreation Area in Hinton on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Life Skills presented with phonathon proceeds

By Kim Fickett

Three months after the 45th annual Knights of Columbus Phonathon was held in Le Mars, Akron, and Remsen, the final tally has been revealed.

Together all three chapters raised a record-breaking $62,100 during this year’s drive.

LPD grows by two

By Kim Fickett

The Le Mars Police Department recently announced the addition of two new officers to its squad.

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