The month of May in Akron was wetter than normal. According to one resident, their monthly thermometer showed 6.2” for the month. The average rainfall in Akron for May is 5”.

In Iowa, generally the driest month is January and the wettest month is June according to a weather site.

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

The Akron Family Aquatic Center welcomes families and individuals to enjoy a fun-filled summer season at the newly opened facility!

By Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

The Akron community is embracing the upcoming development on the east side of town. 

By Dodie Hook

Akron Hometowner

The four Akron-Westfield projects headed to National Day History Day in Washington, DC, along with a state special award recipient, presented their projects to a crowd June 3 at the school.

A Primary Election was held June 4 in several states including Iowa and South Dakota voting for state and county officials. Polls opened at 7 a.m. in both states with a low turn-out expected. At Alcester in Union County, SD, at 8:30 a.m. only eight had voted and in Akron, by 9 a.m. 15 had voted. Working the Akron polls, front row (l-r) Nancy Nielsen and Pam Von Hagel. Back row, Sue Gabel and Sharon Frerichs. Polls remainned open until 8 p.m. in Iowa and 7 p.m. in South Dakota.

Akron Gold & Silver

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

Akron Opera House windows being restored

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

By Jaime Copley

Contributing writer

Proposed city improvements and projects are moving forward, following the May 21 regular Akron City Council Meeting.

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

By: Sabrina Escalante

Akron Hometowner

The All-School Reunion committee met Wed., May 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Security National Bank meeting room. 

Those in attendance: Diana Kenny, Deb McPherson, Carol Brown, Sharon Frerichs, Missy Saathoff, Andrea Weber, Nancy Nielsen, Mary James, Clarice Paulson, Roxanne Larson, Mary Swain, Karen Carlson.

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“Fjords, Fire, Ice!”  New Horizons United Church of Christ welcomes men and women to its annual Akron Area Program June 12, at 1:30 p.m. James and Lynette Kiger of Akron will present information on their visit to Norway and Iceland.  

Albert E. Hoschler Post No. 186 of The American Legion donated $500 to the Summer Rec Program to be used for the youth programs. Legion member Garry Jacobson presents the check to Akron Deputy Clerk Karen Wardrip. Photo submitted