By Karl Jones

On September 12, the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 Homestead & Military Tax Credit and Veteran Exemption Applications.

After approving the minutes and agenda, Resolution #091223-1 for the removal of the special assessment of $50 on parcel #23-24-100-009 for Keith Havener was approved.

The 2023 Homestead & Military Tax credit and Veteran exemption applications were approved.

Akron Care Center Administrator resigns 

By Karl Jones

During their September 19 board meeting, the Akron Care Center Board received the resignation of current administrator Patricia Raasch. The resignation goes into effect on September 29 and was accepted unanimously.

Akron-Westfield School gets ready to install a new track

By Karl Jones

At their last meeting, the construction of a new track and football stadium was approved by the Akron-Westfield School Board. This will be the first time the school has had an official track, and the sporting facility has been needed for a long time.

Peoples Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces.

Double feature fall fun will be coming to the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars this Saturday, Sept. 30, when a Le Mars author and veterinarians of Plymouth County are in the spotlight at the Museum’s Study Hall.

About 100 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members will be arriving in Akron the evening of Oct. 6 to attend the American Legion Ninth District Fall Conference, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 7.

Fundraising campaign underway for building

By Jennifer Wendel

Teenagers from Akron’s First Baptist Church attended a Youth Rally hosted by Bible Baptist Church in Brookings, South Dakota. The event, held over the weekend, offered a day of faith, fellowship and enjoyment.

The 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, hosted by the GWC Friendship & Service Club, was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park. It was a beautiful day for a festival and a large crowd attended the event. This booth, built by Harold Higman, Jr., greeted visitors in the Akron City Park at the festival.

By Dodie Hook

At the 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, Sue Higman was honored for her many years of service to the Scarecrow Festival and the Friendship & Service Club. The festival was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park hosted by the GFWC Friendship and Service Club.

The 23rd annual Great Akron Scarecrow Festival, hosted by the GWC Friendship & Service Club, was held Sept. 16 in the Akron City Park. It was a beautiful day for a festival and a large crowd attended the event.

Police have suspects in spray paint crimes

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher

Police are investigating and believe juveniles are responsible for recent vandalism in Akron.

By Jennifer Wendel

By Jennifer Wendel

New Horizons donates to American Legion