By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

Ask Michelle Henrich what her favorite part about her job is and there’s no hesitation; the kids.

That’s a good thing when you’re the Akron-Westfield Elementary School Principal. Summer break is in the rear- view mirror and the 2023-2024 academic year is here. There’s a hope students come into the building ready to conquer classes and reconnect with their peers and teachers. In reality, it’s back to the books for everyone.

Akron City Councilors started their regular meeting on August 15th with finalizing the sale of the South Street property. There were four sealed bids, according to City Clerk Melea Nielsen.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

A new morning bus stop is available for Akron-Westfield students.
You’ll find the location at First and Sargent Street. Pick up is at 7:30 a.m.
According to Elementary Principal Michelle Henrich, it was determined to add a stop there for this fall.
The location isn’t unfamiliar; Henrichs points out it complements the afternoon drop off at the same site.

By Dodie Hook

By: Jennifer Wendel

Akron, IA – On Friday Night, families gathered at the Akron Center Stage Dance Studio for registration night for the dance studio. Cassie Hansen, a former Akron-Westfield High School Dancer, wears multiple hats as the studio's owner and Akron-Westfield’s High School Dance Team Coach, infusing life into this thriving dance community. Her journey stands as a living testament to the innate power and dedication embodied by dance.

By Gary Dickson, Contributor

The new school year is just about here. Actually, it will be here next Thursday at Akron-Westfield Community School District as dozens of teachers, para-educators, administrators, coaches and staff members prepare for the onslaught of students.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

When you’re a business owner in a small town, a break from the daily grind can take just as much planning as starting a business.

For Akron’s Cacioppo and Hart families, a long overdue vacation meant a temporary caffeine shortage for the community that craves their coffee fix.

By: Chris C. Nelson, Publisher/Owner

The summer season is quickly winding down and soon Akron- Westfield students and educators will be back at it once again.

It was just a year ago that school leaders broke ground for a multi- million dollar revamp. The progress is ongoing and Superintendent Derek Briggs explains that the improvements will continue throughout the year.

Plymouth County Fair Royalty for 2023 was announced during a ceremony held July 26 at the Fair in Le Mars. Royalty members are, (front row, l-r)
Princess Desiree Breuer of Merrill, representing Le Mars FFA; Princess Alexa Swoyer of Akron, representing A-W FFA; Prince Caden Wurth of Le
Mars, representing Classy Clovers; Prince Brady Allen of Le Mars, representing Classy Clovers. Back row, Miss Congeniality Andrea Penning of

By Eric J. Robbins

By Eric J. Robbins 

By Eric J. Robbins

By Eric J. Robbins

As the new school year speeds closer, parents and guardians plan to enroll their children in driver's ed. Julie Bundy has been teaching driver’s ed since 2004. She currently teaches the course at Akron-Westfield Community School, West Sioux Community, and Boyden-Hull Community School. She teaches driver’s ed on Saturday mornings from 8-11 am starting after Labor Day in Akron. The program costs $350 unless the student is on free and reduced lunch status.

School registration looks different at Akron Westfield Community School this year. With the ongoing construction, registration will be available online from August 1-8, 2023. Staff will be available to help over the phone at (712) 568-2020. The first day of school will be on August 23, 2023. Though this date is a Wednesday, students will not be dismissed early. It will be a full day.