Four entities seek Akron’s LOST dollars
Posted March 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Each year the City of Akron receives Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) revenue, and Akron councilors decide how it’s spent.
At their Feb. 11
Area deals with snow over the weekend
Posted March 4, 2014 at 11:16 pm
By Steve Peterson
Before sunrise on March 2, Akron city crews were busy clearing snow off the streets following the March 1 storm. Snowfall for the Akron area was around four to five inches.
Sioux City received about 4.5 inches of snow, Le Mars and surrounding area 3 inches.
Later on Sunday afternoon, children enjoyed some sledding at the hill near Akron-Westfield Community School.
The temps continued to be a concern March 3 as it was minus 17 degrees. Temperatures in the 20s were forecasted for later this week.
A-W student competes in National American Miss pageant
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
This Akron-Westfield sixth grader loves dancing, playing the trumpet and riding her bike.
But Shelby Kunkel, daughter of James and Penny Fannon of Chatsworth, also loves fixing her hair
Akron Chamber welcomes Akron Gold and Silver
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:34 pm
On Feb. 13, the Akron Area chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Akron Gold and Silver owners Angela Price (cutting ribbon) and her husband, Roger, (to right of her). The
Akron officials renew contract with Van’s Sanitation of Le Mars
Posted March 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Van’s Sanitation Inc. of Le Mars will continue to be Akron’s solid waste and recycling hauler.
Every two years, city officials review the contract
Certified Handlers Program set for March 26
Posted March 4, 2014 at 11:14 pm
Plymouth County Extension & Outreach will offer the Certified Handlers Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) Wednesday, March 26.
The program will be shown across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pest Management and
SIMPCO starts new Affordable Housing Assistance Program
Posted March 4, 2014 at 11:05 pm
2014 HUD
80 Percent Area Median Income Limits
The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) was recently awarded funding from the Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA) HOME Program. The program is designed to help targeted Siouxland
National History Day events begin
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
“National History Day is not just a day but an experience!” Students at Akron-Westfield have continued to live that motto over the past several months as they prepare for the upcoming History Day season.
A-W teachers are learning technology tips to enhance teaching
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
From large classroom and miniature individual dry erase boards to iPads and laptop computers — that is what the 1:1 Initiative has meant to both Akron-Westfield teachers and students.
Driver receives minor injuries in semi rollover
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:39 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
It was a usual day for 75-year-old Dennis Wilken of rural Akron Feb. 20.
He drives a tractor-trailer rig hauling grain for Tom Nason
A-W Technology Survey: 1:1 right where expected
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:24 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Just before Christmas, Akron-Westfield students, teachers and some parents completed a survey answering the question: How is the 1:1 Initiative working?
At the Jan.
Evening of talent at Akron Opera House
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:16 pm
Akron Opera House presents the fifth offering of the season for your enjoyment Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.
“We’ve Got Talent!” has been an annual staple in the theatre
Dobson bids adieu to Treasurer’s Office
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:16 pm
by Steve Peterson
Linda Dobson will be able to enjoy more leisure time with her family now that a Treasurer’s Office career in Plymouth County government has come to a close.
Akron-Westfield Ensemble Acting named to All-State
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:15 pm
The Akron-Westfield large group speech department was once again fortunate to have a group named to All-state status. In order to be named as an All-State group at least two judges must give them an all-state ballot indicating
First place honors!
Posted March 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
The Akron-Westfield seventh grade boys basketball team took home first place medals in their age bracket at the annual Edgar’s Basketball Tournament in Elk Point on March 1. Pictured is the winning team
A-W youth wrestlers vie at AAU State
Posted March 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield Youth Wrestling had three wins at the AAU State Tournament held in Des Moines March 1.
A.J. Nemesio, in “C” Grades Seventh-Eighth 105, won
A-W boys’ hoops final statistics
Posted March 4, 2014 at 11:05 pm
By Steve Peterson
Final 2013-2014 Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball statistics include a 4-19 record season (1-9 War Eagle Conference).
The Westerners’ statistics are the following:
A-W girls’ season ends with loss to G-LR
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball team tried its best to come back from an 11-point deficit with only 12 minutes to play but its effort came up short against a
It’s over: A-W boys fall to G-LR
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield boys’ basketball team played well against nine-win George-Little Rock for about 10 minutes but could not keep up with the Mustangs.
Sievert qualifies for nationals with crown
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:45 pm
Morningside College won the team championship at the NAIA North Qualifying wrestling tournament in Mitchell, S.D., Feb. 22.
The Mustangs scored 128.5 points to reign over the 12-team field by a comfortable margin over runner-up
Appley gets start in Mustangs 9’s win
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:30 pm
Morningside College starting pitcher Derek Appley held Tabor to two runs on two hits with two walks and five strikeouts over the first four innings of a 5-2 Mustangs’ baseball win Feb. 15 in Sapula, Okla.
A-W girls hoops statistics
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:28 pm
Akron-Westfield final girls basketball statistics, through 22 games, 11-11 record, are as follows for the Lady Westerners:
A-W finished the season with an 11-12 overall record.
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A-W hosts ‘Westerner Shootout’
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Akron-Westfield boys basketball program hosted its annual Westerner Shootout tournament for boys in grades five through seven Feb. 15.
In Seventh Grade, Akron-Westfield won the silver medal with West Sioux taking the gold. Other teams
A-W Youth Wrestlers on to state
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:24 pm
Akron-Westfield Youth Wrestlers competed in the district meet at Spencer on Feb. 9.
Damien Ericson, competing in C-130 division, was champion.
Second places were from A.J. Nemesio
Wesley United Methodist Church reaches community through mission efforts
Posted March 6, 2014 at 6:00 am
Akron Head Start received a $538.21 donation from Akron’s Wesley United Methodist Church. The money will be used for classroom items. Accepting the donation are Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc.’s Carrie Koele, Deb McPherson and
Kenli Jo Rozell
Posted March 4, 2014 at 11:17 pm
Jeff and Andrea Rozell of Akron are proud parents of a baby girl Kenli Jo Rozell. Kenli Jo was born Nov. 1, 2013, at 4:13 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. She weighed
A-W PTA hosts Scrapbooking & Crafting Day
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
If scrapbooking and crafting are your passion, then the Akron-Westfield PTA’s fourth annual Scrapbook & Crafting Event is just for you.
From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at St. Patrick’s Fellowship Hall
Local realtor receives award
Posted February 27, 2014 at 6:00 am
LaNay Welch of the Greater Sioux City Board of Realtors® has earned the Silver Individual Achievement Award from the Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR).
The IAR Individual Achievement Awards were
Celebrates 85 years
Posted February 26, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Leanna Jurgensen turned 85 years young on Feb. 11. Her family served birthday cake and coffee in her honor after church services at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sunday, Feb. 9. The afternoon was spent celebrating with
Couple celebrates 50 years
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:17 pm
Wendell and Mary Renken of Longmont, Colo. will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 1, 2014. Wendell and Mary (Flint) Renken were married on February 29, 1964, in Paris, Idaho.
Ruth Ann Colt
Posted February 20, 2014 at 5:16 pm
Chris and Emily Colt of Akron are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ruth Ann Colt, born at 3:22 p.m. on December 27, 2013, at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.
Cozy, warm quilts fight the frigid February temps
Posted February 14, 2014 at 4:28 am
This month’s bulletin board at the Akron Library features quilts by Linda Nielsen of Akron. She has been quilting for more than 30 years and says, “It is her passion.”
Norah Rae Koopmans
Posted February 14, 2014 at 4:15 am
Ross and Mollie Koopmans of Ireton are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Norah Rae, born on January 13, 2014. Norah weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Cast members needed for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Posted February 14, 2014 at 4:14 am
The call is out! Cast members are needed for Akron Opera House’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” a musical to be directed by Wayne Blum.
Auditions will be held Monday, Feb. 17 and Tuesday,
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