By Julie Ann Madden
At 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 27, the Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post No. 186 will hold its annual Memorial Day Program in the Akron City Park.
If it is raining, the program will be held at the Legion Hall at Fourth & Reed Streets.
Citizens of the community are invited to attend as a demonstration of honor and respect to honor all of the military personnel who gave their lives in the service of our country and also to honor all deceased veterans of the area who served their country during wartime and peace time so that all people of our great nation could live in freedom.
The Akron-Westfield Class of 2013 held its commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon. From left: Graduating seniors include Helen Kroll, Jennifer Sanchez, Ashly McCormick and Jodi Wetrosky.
By Julie Ann Madden
At their May 15 meeting, the Akron-Westfield School Board unanimously approved a master contract with the Akron-Westfield Education Association and set employees’ salaries.
Administrative
Tess Frerichs, age 4, daughter of Shawn and Toria Frerichs of Akron, plays in the dirt! Actually, she was helping her grandmother, Sharon Frerichs, plant flowers in the city’s tree planters last week on Reed Street in
Congratulations to the Akron-Westfield National History Day team which had an exceptional day at State Competition on Monday, May 6.
Advancing to national competition are:
1. “Trustbusters,”
By Julie Ann Madden
Westfield councilors hired a new city clerk at their May 14 meeting.
Councilor Tami Hummel made the motion to hire Angela Olson of Akron
By Julie Ann Madden
A driver “appeared to be dead” as his van collided with a semi tractor-trailer about 12:10 p.m., May 14 on Iowa Highway 12, south of Westfield.
By Julie Ann Madden
Editor’s Note: Coyle is currently the Akron Fire Chief. He is a former Akron police officer and was a part-time Plymouth County sheriff’s deputy from 2003 until November 2012 when he resigned.
By Julie Ann Madden
At their May 14 meeting, Westfield councilors accepted the resignation of Councilor Jim Ulatowski.
Any Westfield resident interested in serving on the Westfield Council
In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation establishing May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The week that includes this day is designated as Police Week.
“This week we at the Sioux County
by Steve Peterson
Plymouth County Supervisors conducted a public hearing on debt issuance at their May 14 regular meeting.
The not-to-exceed $2.35 million loan agreement will pay for
By Julie Ann Madden
Even though he’s a new face at Security National Bank in Akron, he is a lifelong Akron resident.
By Julie Ann Madden
When she moved to Akron two years ago, it was her family’s 30th move since returning to the United States from her birthplace, Kareeduow, South Africa,
By Julie Ann Madden
Four years ago this Class of 2013 freshman realized she’d blown her chances of being valedictorian.
“I barely
By Julie Ann Madden
At least six vehicles were stolen from Akron residences Saturday evening.
According to Akron Police Chief Kimm Nielsen, all vehicles’ keys had been left
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield girls’ softball team has been working hard since May 7 with practices in preparation for the 2013 season.
The regular season opened with a
by Steve Peterson
“It’s time to play some baseball,” said Akron-Westfield Baseball Coach Gordy Johnson, following the final practice of the preseason.
The Westerners’ main strength this summer
By Julie Ann Madden
Akron-Westfield had a fifth-place score of 337 at the Class 1A District Golf Meet at Spencer on May 16 and did not make the top two teams which advance to the State
Akron-Westfield seventh grader Courtney Waterbury (pictured at right with her ribbon), placed first in the softball throw and fifth in the 200-Meter Dash at the Hershey’s Track Meet May 19 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield had one girl advance to the Class 1A regional second round play May 20 at Brookside Golf Course in Kingsley.
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield senior Garrett Wall completed his high school career with an eighth place finish in the Class 1A 3,200-Meter Run at the Iowa Boys’ State Track and Field Meet.
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield boys golf team earned the third and final spot to advance from the Hinton Class 1A Sectional on May 10 at Deer Run Golf Course in Hinton.
by Steve Peterson
Kayla Tindall and Dana Hedlund earned All-War Eagle Conference honors for the Akron-Westfield girls’ golf team, which finished fourth at the WEC Girls Golf Meet, May 7 at Willow Creek Golf Course in
by Steve Peterson
Two Akron-Westfield boy golfers were named to the All-War Eagle Conference golf teams.
Taylor James was named to the First Team and Cory Eskra was
Akron-Westfield boys baseball squad will open the 2013 season with a home clash with Kingsley-Pierson on May 20. Games begin at 6:00 p.m.
Other early season games for Coach Gordy Johnson’s team are May 21
AgriGold is proud to introduce Anthony Miller of Akron as a sales intern. Anthony will be sharing the AgriGold story, placing field signs and working closely with his local Corn Specialist, as a part of the 2013 Sales Internship Program. Anthony is a
By Julie Ann Madden
Some dreams don’t become reality.
“It was our baby pet project,” said owner
By Julie Ann Madden
After her first year of teaching, Jaynette Huff of Conway, Ark., found she was “bored to tears” with her free summer time.
On Sunday, May 26, Jim and Beverly Renken will celebrate 40 years of marriage.
Jim Renken and Beverly Friske were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron on May 26,
Orin and Connie Blake will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary
Amanda (Larson) Beguhl, Class of 1998 Akron-Westfield graduate, has received a Master of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Neb., through the
The Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 186 has named the 2013 Girls State recipient. It is Akron-Westfield junior Maggi Liebetrau.
She is the
Lea Graber of Freeman, SD, a senior at Freeman Academy, has been awarded one of approximately 625 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships for 2013-2014.
By Julie Ann Madden
The Akron-Westfield High School and school library will be a little different come fall.
Two longtime English/Spanish high school teachers and a Special Education
Vernon Jurgensen, a lifelong Akron resident, celebrated his 85th Birthday on May 5. Cake was served after worship on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church followed by a family potluck dinner.
