Residents will have one day to get rid of unwanted items

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Fall clean-up is just around the corner for residents in Akron city limits. It’s the second such event of the year and an opportunity to get rid of junk that can’t be tossed with regular garbage days.

Community festival will wow crowds in its 23rd year, with plenty to see and do

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher & Owner

A highly anticipated fall festival is in the works and a local women’s club is busy making preparations for the fun. The Great Akron Scarecrow Festival is a yearly tradition for families in and around the Akron community.

The project outlines helpful way to conserve water during the process

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Akron’s 41 year old water tower is scheduled for work. City leaders say the 500,000 gallon standpipe structure needs interior painting. Dan Rolfes, Akron City Administrator says that will require draining the tower.

By Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

As Mackenzie Warner went through the interview process, she knew the Akron Clinic, an affiliate of Hawarden Regional Healthcare, would be a good fit for her.

By Dodie Hook

By Jennifer Wendel

By Jennifer Wendel

A-W students Participate in State Fair Spelling Bee

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By Dodie Hook

By: Akron Hometowner Staff

Fall festival set for Saturday, September 16 in the Akron City Park 

By Jennifer Wendel

Mrs. Weiland, the school counselor at Akron-Westfield High School, is on a mission to empower seniors for success. In response to her recent email communication, she graciously agreed to shed light on her role in shaping bright futures for the Class of 2024.

By Jennifer Wendel

The Akron community recently showcased its unity by supporting the Akron Community Trail Paving Project Committee's distinctive fundraising initiative, in collaboration with the "Tri-State Cruisers."

Residents enjoyed classic cars and $5 Root Beer Floats at the event, hosted at Akron City Hall. The sponsorship from Wells Dairy, Pepsi, and Maynards underscored local businesses' commitment to community welfare.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

The school year is in full swing and there are new programs to draw in local youth. Children’s Librarian Brooke Loutsch explains how Kid’s Day is an opportunity to experience after school fun.

“We typically do game days on the first Wednesday of the month and do a movie day on the last Wednesday of the month.” Brooke describes this particular program as providing kids of all ages a safe place with an entertaining environment.

A-K cross country coach battles elements in Booneville Backroads Ultra

By Greg Bates, Contributing writer 

It was like nothing Jerod Bruget had ever experienced.

The former U.S. Marine has six marathons under his belt, but those didn’t prepare him for the ultimate event. 

Christopher Colt reflects on military service that’s taken him around the world but kept him rooted in Akron.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

His call to duty started on Christmas Eve nearly 25 years ago. Today, Akron’s Christopher Colt marks his service to our country with an achievement bestowed upon roughly just 2% of those enlisted in the Air Force.