Dennis Hultgren, of rural Akron, S.D., was chosen along with 140 fellow Korean War veterans to participate in a one-day Honor Flight to the nation’s Capitol on Oct. 30.
Over 600 applied for the free trip. To cut the list down to the required number, only those who actually served in the Combat Zone during the Korean War were permitted to go, explained Hultgren. No wives or other family members went along on the flight so that as many veterans as possible could participate.
This flight was not financed with government funds, he said. All of the expenses for the trip were paid from funds collected by the Western Iowa Honor Flight Committee, working out of Council Bluffs. A host of donors gave funds in various amounts
The Akron-Westfield Dance Team competed at the state tournament last week and did very well. The Varsity Team and alternate members are (Front Row l-r:) Alex Franker, Lexi Hageman, Desi Oltmanns, Bethany Eastman, Eliza
It can be a lot of work trying to convince Santa Claus to bring you what you want for Christmas — at least that’s what a few youngsters found out
By Julie Ann Madden
A Plymouth County Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) grant benefits those with heart emergencies.
This year Siouxland Paramedics Inc. received $16,914 in county LOST
By Julie Ann Madden
Reverting Hyperion-optioned lands back to Agricultural zoning isn’t as financially simple as it was to change the approximate 3,292 acres to Planned Development for an oil refinery.
The Browns will bring their “Branson Style” Christmas Show to the Akron Opera House stage this Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
John and Mary Lucken, along with Akron Gold
Calls to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ field offices about manure application on frozen ground are up this year, especially in northern Iowa.
The DNR is reminding producers they must meet separation distances if
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially published the proposed 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the Federal Register that starts a 60-day public comment period that runs until Jan. 28, 2014. The EPA is seeking public input on what the 2014 volume
At the Akron Council’s Nov. 26 meeting, Akron Mayor Harold Higman Jr. recognized Councilor Chad Ericson, whose term ends Dec. 31 as he did not seek reelection. Higman presented him a plaque in honor of
On Monday morning, downtown Akron began to look a lot like Christmas as Santa Claus hung the Christmas tree decorations and plugged in the lights. There were plenty of “oohs” and “aaahs”
The Akron-Westfield Educational Excellence Foundation (AWEEF) was established in 1995 to obtain financial resources to enhance education opportunities for Akron-Westfield students.
The Foundation was originally begun with a memorial donation from the Paul Elliott family
By Julie Ann Madden
As of Nov. 19, the old Akron Care Center hospital/nursing home building is no longer the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.
By Julie Ann Madden
“It’s hilarious,” said Westfield Mayor Bill Hummel at the Nov. 12 council meeting.
“It’s quite a tale,” he said, then explained Westfield, Iowa is
Grab some lights, garland, inflatables and whatever else your family desires to decorate your Akron property for the Christmas season.
There is a holiday lighting contest being held in the City of Akron so let
Westfield residents are invited to participate in the city’s annual Christmas Decoration-Lighting Contest.
It’s simple — just decorate your residences and properties with Christmas lights and decorations — and you just might be a winner.
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield’s girls’ basketball team had upset on its mind as the Lady Westerners took on seventh-ranked in Class 2A Hinton Dec. 6 in the home opener.
By Steve Peterson
The Lady Westerners made it a 2-0 record to start the season with a 68-55 non-conference win against Remsen-St. Mary’s there Dec. 3.
Senior Bethany
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield’s boys’ basketball team lost its season opener but fought hard throughout in a 61-54 loss at Remsen-St. Mary’s Dec. 3.
A-W overcame an eight-point
Fifth-ranked Morningside College lost a 35-0 to second-ranked Grand View University of Des Moines in the NAIA National Football Championship Series semifinal Dec. 6.
The Mustangs closed the season with an 11-2 record. Grand View
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield’s wrestling team competed in its first large tournament of the season at the 11-team Sergeant Bluff-Luton Invitational Dec. 6.
A-W was eighth with 101
By Steve Peterson
Thanks to a newly installed bridge, it was back-to-normal route for Akron-Westfield girls’ basketball fans as the 2013-2014 season opened in nearby Hawarden against West Sioux.
Three Akron-Westfield football players earned First Team status on the All-Class A, District No. 1 squad announced Nov. 22.
Senior linebacker Cody Bosse; senior wide receiver Chance Hoffman; and senior defensive end John Wolthuizen made
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield High School senior softball player Dana Hedlund will continue her career at Northwestern College in Orange City starting in the 2014-2015 season.
Hedlund signed
The Iowa Newspaper Association has announced its 2013 All-State Football selections, naming honorary captains in classes A, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 8-Man.
Serving on the committee were sports writers, coaches, and representatives of the
Looking for a unique gift that will be used over and over again? Then add a few Akron Quasquicentennial Books to the pile of gifts under the Christmas tree?
And this month, the price has
Arley Kaeberle and Jason Philips were married Dec. 22, 1953, at Bergen Lutheran Church in Vermillion, S.D., by the Rev. David Preus. They started a farmstead in Johnson Township and continue to reside there.
Eric Walkingstick (right) accepts a check of $500 on behalf of Akron-Westfield Athletic Booster Club from Mike Hohenstein of Peoples Bank. Peoples Bank agreed to donate $50 per Westerner touchdown scored during regular season home
Akron Parks & Recreation Board organized a Saturday morning work session Nov. 30 to light the city’s gazebo for the Christmas season. The lighted tree and gazebo will welcome all to Akron every evening during the Christmas
Fundraising Coordinator Jessica Meinen (l) accepted the check from Lion Stefan Sandberg.
The snowmen collection of Lori Madden of Akron adorns the bulletin board at the Akron Library this month. Madden loves snowmen so much she has everything from a snowmen shower curtain, a snowman rug and even a
Members of the Union County Dakota Kids 4-H Club recently made cards to send to Military members for Christmas. Members are (Front Row l-r:) Paige Stephens, Tessa Henderson, Chase Neuman, Kylie Ness (sitting), Hailey
Kanin and Desiree Homsrivaranon were married on Oct. 29, 2013, in Lawrence KS.
Kanin is the son of Barb and Gary Heeren of Akron and Nateporn and Samporn
On Nov. 8, Akron Parks & Recreation received $500 for their Lefty Swift Playground Improvement Project from Peoples Bank.
In photo, Cari Brogden, (center)
You are cordially invited to the 60th Anniversary Dance of Richard & Wanda Philips Friday, November 29
