It was exactly five years ago that Akron Care Center residents and staff moved to their newly-constructed facility at 991 Hwy 3. On Monday, they celebrated the fifth anniversary with a group photo of residents and staff. They had cake, too!
Tractor enthusiasts came in 86 tractors to the Akron community Saturday morning as part of the Seventh Annual Craig Tractor Ride. The tractors circled the Akron Care Center building giving residents and
On Aug. 7, Akron Fire-Rescue and Police members welcomed more than 120 people to the Akron Fire Station where they learned about local firefighting, police and ambulance operations, ate pizza and enjoyed activities during
By Julie Ann Madden
Students will begin the 2018-2019 school year with the annual flag-raising ceremony at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 23.
But 2018-2019 school year activities actually began this
On Monday, the former Jacobson Auto Parts building at 211 Reed St. was demolished.
Akron city officials condemned the building a couple years ago, and in September
Sat., Aug. 11
• 7th annual Craig Tractor Ride registration 8:30 a.m. Craig City Park Shelter House. Stop at Akron Care Center about 9:30 a.m.
Mon., Aug. 13
By Julie Ann Madden
The Akron Police Department is trying a new way to reach the general public, according to Akron Police Chief Bill Young.
“A big part of what
By Julie Ann Madden
A fourth hair salon will be opening in Akron in the next few weeks.
“Serenity Salon” will be
The Akron Attraction Menu, presented by The Akron Hometowner, is now available at advertising businesses and several spots around Iowa.
Advertisers: City of Akron –
By Julie Ann Madden
With Akron-Westfield School District’s voters failing to pass two bond votes, the school board has hired a bond fiscal agent in hopes of getting a bond passed this December.
Anyone who has changed a tire next to 70 MPH traffic will appreciate the MOVE OVER law update that took effect July 1.
Since 2002, Iowa’s MOVE OVER law has required motorists to move over or
Pulling out the win in the eighth inning, 6-5, against West Monona, members of the Akron-Westfield softball team celebrate and pose with their state qualifier banne. The team was given a royal send-off Sunday
The Akron Area Chamber of Commerce held its first annual Fourth of July Bash. Several hundred people enjoyed the festivities on July 4 in the Akron City Park. Festivities included free swimming at the Akron Pool
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield girls’ softball team advances to the state tournament with a 6-5 win in eight innings in the Class 1A Region 8 championships on July 9.
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield boys played in the second game of the Regional Tournament on Saturday, July 14. A-W got by Central Lyon 3-1.
By Hank Krause
The Akron-Westfield boys played at Kingsley on July 7 and edged the Kingsley- Pierson Panthers, 6-5.
A-W took a two-nothing
By Hank Krause
The 15th ranked Westwood Rebels of Sloan came to visit for a regional semi-final game June 6. Westwood, a very good team, battled hard to the very
by Brendan Uhl
Technology has brought about tremendous change in the past few decades, and with it has come the liberalization of our social norms.
By Julie Ann Madden
“There’s never anything that’s normal but we have fun,” said Pastor Suzi Larson, who began leading the Wesley United Methodist Church congregation July 1.
It’s been 33 years since Dr. Tim Allard opened Akron Chiropractic Center at 220 Reed St. on April 8, 1985.
Chiropractic services have evolved to include
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“We fix everything,” said Welch Repair & Tire co-owner Jerod Welch.
“Just ask,” said his wife, Tracy, who is co-owner and Service Manager at their 100 Norka Drive