A benefit Fish Fry, sponsored by the Ellendale Parish Family, for the Scott and Pam Hoefling family is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 5- 7 p.m .at St. Joseph’s Ellendale, 23533 K-22, Merrill. The Hoefling family tragically lost their home and belongings in a fire. The benefit is a free will offering. Everyone is invited to come support the Hoefling family in their time of need.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “King Arthur’s Quest” at the Akron Opera House had two successful performances March 2. The 50 plus cast members had a busy week getting ready for the production but had a great time during performances.  Sponsors of the children’s production were the City of Akron, Mike’s Inc., Peoples Bank, and Akron Friendship & Service Club. In the photo, cast members perform one of the songs.

Four projects advance to state

Akron-Westfield FFA did very well at both the Sub District Convention which was held Feb. 20 at River Valley high school and at Districts held March 2 at MOC-Floyd Valley.

By Dodie Hook

Akron Hometowner

Plymouth County Treasurer, Shelly Sitzmann, reminds property owners that Property taxes are now due. Real Estate and Mobile Home taxes can be paid in the office, online, or through the mail. Taxes must be paid by April 1, as March 31 falls on the weekend and you have one extra day. Taxes are delinquent April 2, 2024, and will incur a penalty.

Projects continue at Central Valley Ag in Akron as another bin has come down along Highway 3. CVA continues to clean up the area taking pride in the appearance for the town. Photo by Dodie Hook

By Nelson Media Company staff 

The calendar is newly turned to March, but for Nelson Media Company, its already been an impactful year. 

The Akron Public Library hosted its monthly Art Club Feb. 21. On this day, participants worked on a Punch Needle project. Punch needle is a form of embroidery and is related to rug hooking. Using a punch tool, which uses a needle, students “punched” out colorful creations. Since this was a more advanced project, attendees needed to be at least ten years old.

The Akron Public Library is getting refreshed inside. Much new shelving was installed which came from an anonymous donor and some from a grant. There’s a new lay-out as the shelves have been rearranged for a better flow.

The planning committee for the 2025 All-Class Akron/Akron-Westfield Reunion met Feb. 21 and set the date of the reunion for June 27 and 28, 2025.

All 13 individual Akron-Westfield speech students qualified for state which will be March 9 at Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll. All entries received a I rating at districts Feb. 24 at MOC-Floyd Valley in Orange CIty to advance.

By Akron Hometowner staff

Scott Anderson, a 1985 graduate of Akron-Westfield and son of Rick and Marlys Anderson of Akron, was sent to Gaza by the United Nations to get needed supplies into Gaza as people try to find food or bathroom facilities. 

The West Sioux Educational Foundation is hosting a free public event on suicide, mental health, and substance use issues Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m., in the West Sioux High School Auditorium in Hawarden. The presentation by Dr. Melissa Dittberner (Dr. Mo) will focus on the stigma surrounding suicide, mental health, and substance use disorders.

The weather sure can drastically change in less than a day. On Monday, Feb. 26, the thermometer showed 70 degrees and plants were put out to enjoy the sunshine. However, about 19 hours later on Tuesday morning, the thermometer was showing 30 degrees, a 40 degree drop! In fact, Monday evening people were warned on television news to bring inside plants back into the house.