What is it? It is…
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Some thought it was a new entrance sign welcoming people to the Akron community.
But it
Lazy Lanes: New look…inside and out
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
By the time one reads this, Lazy Lanes Bowl & Grill owners Rachel Nelson and Don Mullinix, of Akron, will have the bowling alley’s doors open for business.
There might still be some glitches as the couple is still waiting for a new grill to be delivered but the beverages and fried foods are just waiting for customers to order.
The biggest changes at this point are cosmetic — the interior has been redone — from rustic barn tin from the Chad Harvey farm to real stone walls, cedar window trim, acid-stained dance flooring; and dining area with carpet-square flooring — all installed by Rachel and Don. The tabletops have
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Early Deadline!
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
Due to the July 4 Holiday, the deadline for the July 4 issue of The Akron Hometowner is Friday, June 29 by 11 a.m
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What is freedom worth?
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:19 pm
“(My son) Michael felt it was worth his life,” said the father of the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy who was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan.
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Snell exhibit opens at Museum
Posted June 11, 2018 at 10:14 pm
Two attorneys who were the only father-son team ever to serve in the Iowa Supreme Court are the subject for a traveling exhibit now on display at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars.
The
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Foot Care Clinic is June 18
Posted June 11, 2018 at 9:58 pm
Nathanael Parish Health Ministry is offering foot care at Nathanael Lutheran Church on Monday, June 18.
Anyone needing foot care is welcome to come.
Professional screening, assessment, education, and
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Westfield Council seeks sale bids on old Riversioux tornado slide
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:21 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Westfield’s insurance carrier has said the Riversioux tornado slide must be removed from the Westfield City Park — it is no longer deemed safe
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Primary Election: June 5
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:19 pm
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 in all 13 Plymouth County voting precincts.
Voters going to the polls will be nominating officials for partisan offices ranging from State
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Notice of General Election
Posted May 27, 2018 at 4:47 pm
Notice is hereby given that there will be a Primary Election in Plymouth County, Iowa, at the polling places in each of the voting precincts on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for the purpose of nominating the candidates for federal, state, and county
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Flags to be dedicated to Avenue of Flags
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
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All A-W tracksters medal at state
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
All five Akron-Westfield state track participants received a medal by finishing in the top eight at the Iowa State Track Meet in Des Moines May 17-19. (l-r) Brynn Van Eldik, Kiana Appley, Leighton Blake, Jordan
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A-W says goodbye to 40 graduates
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
Forty Akron-Westfield students received diplomas during the May 20 graduation ceremonies held at the school. Following the completion of the ceremony, the graduates threw their hats in the air in the annual tradition.
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National Police Officer’s Week event set for May 23 in Akron
Posted May 18, 2018 at 9:14 pm
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on
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Oopsey!
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
The visiting West Sioux Falcons were not the least bit gracious on June 6 in a non-conference game as they pummeled the Akron-Westfield boys 14-2.
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A-W clawed by WS Falcons
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
By Hank Krause
The visiting West Sioux Falcons defeated The Akron-Westfield Westerner girls 5-3 on June 6.
A-W scored first as Brynn Van
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Akron Rebels
Posted June 12, 2018 at 4:02 pm
The Akron Rebels faced Garretson, SD, Sunday, June 3, and won the game 5-1.
Jared Kirkeby was the winning pitcher. He pitched 7 1/3 innings and only gave up two hits, walked three and struck out
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A-W wins opener
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:22 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield boys traveled to Le Mars May 21 to play Gehlen Catholic in the season opener and came home with a 4-1 win.
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A-W girls open season with a win over Gehlen
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:22 pm
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield girls softball team traveled to Le Mars to play the Gehlen Catholic Jays May 21 winning 8-3.
A-W ran
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A-W girls golf – fourth time to state
Posted May 31, 2018 at 6:22 pm
For the fourth consecutive year and defending state champions from 2017, the Akron-Westfield girls golf team competed in the Class 1A state golf meet May 29-30 at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown.
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A-W receives medals in four events at Iowa State Track meet
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
The five members of the Akron-Westfield track team who participated in the 2018 Iowa State Track and Field meet May 17-19 represented the school and towns well. The team brought home one fourth place, one fifth place, and two sixth place medals. The
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Olson competes at District Golf
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
Akron-Westfield junior Spencer Olson competed at boys golf District competition in Class 1A May 18 hosted by St. Edmond, Fort Dodge. He qualified for Districts at the Sectional Tournament May 11 at Boyden-Hull. He shot a
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A-W girls win WEC tourney, first in team standings
Posted May 18, 2018 at 9:38 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
May 8 was a great golf day for the Lady Westerners who competed at the War Eagle Conference Golf Meet in Sioux Center. They won the tourney for
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Trinity Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary HOG- ROAST
Posted June 14, 2018 at 5:00 am
June 24, 2018
10:00 a.m. Family Worship
Serving Food from 11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door.
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Q: What’s the best way to make a difference in a small town?
Posted June 13, 2018 at 5:00 am
A: What a great question. It brings me so much joy that people are actually sending questions. Please, keep them coming. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m having a good time!
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Akron Lumber Company One stop from idea through construction
Posted June 12, 2018 at 4:04 pm
Are you thinking of adding a deck to your house or remodeling your kitchen or adding on addition?
Maybe you have an idea of what you
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Seeking classmates of Akron Class of 1978
Posted June 12, 2018 at 3:57 pm
All Akron Class of 1878 alumni are encouraged to mark Aug. 4 on their calendars to attend their 40th Class Reunion.
The class’ Reunion Committee includes Beth Rust, 712-212-1880; Rodney Anderson, 605-670-8378; Irene Hoffman, 605-360-5410; Mary
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Genealogical Society speaker celebrates Luxembourg origins this Saturday
Posted June 11, 2018 at 10:12 pm
As part of the Ice Cream Days celebration in Le Mars, the Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society (NWIGS) will host a program billed “The Search for a Connection to Luxembourg.”
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Museum’s ‘Log Cabin Day’ to feature Native foods
Posted June 11, 2018 at 9:57 pm
For the fourth year, the two log cabins at the Plymouth County Historical Museum will be in the spotlight during “Log Cabin Day” Saturday, June 16.
Both the Weber
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Price Auction Company
Posted June 8, 2018 at 7:46 pm
An auction house where auctions are held indoors, bidders have comfortable seating, and food is homemade like mom and grandma used to make.
Even more important there is great
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Price Auction Company
Posted June 8, 2018 at 7:32 pm
An auction house where auctions are held indoors, bidders have comfortable seating, and food is homemade like mom and grandma used to make.
Even more important there is great
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Celebrating 70 years of marriage
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
Sonny and Ann Lennon will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on June 3 with an Open House at the Akron Fire Station from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and invite all to join them.
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Cal Murray Oetken
Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:00 am
Cal Murray Oetken was born on April 16, 2018 to Alexia and Ryan Oetken of Peosta, Iowa at 10:38 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long.
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