Sewing hope in girls around the world
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
“We’re not just sending dresses, we’re sending hope” is the motto of a nonprofit Christian group called “Little Dresses For Africa.”
Akron emergency sirens set for testing
Posted April 15, 2014 at 6:58 pm
At 1:00 p.m., the first Monday of each month, all of Akron’s and Westfield’s weather emergency sirens will be tested to make sure they are working properly, said Akron Police Chief Kimm Nielsen.
Snowman in April?
Posted April 13, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Area residents are hoping for Spring but Old Man Winter said, “Not yet.” On Friday, April 4 the area received about 5 inches of snowfall — the heavy, wet kind
There’s a ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ on Opera House stage!
Posted April 8, 2014 at 9:22 pm
The musical “Little Shop of Horrors” has one weekend left at Akron Opera House. Be sure to see it before it’s gone! Above, (l-r) Audrey (Geana Schneider), The Plant, Audrey II (brought to life by
Supervisors approve LOST grants
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
At the Plymouth County supervisors’ April 1 meeting, Plymouth County Local Option Sales Tax Advisory Board chairperson Mary Reynolds presented the 2014-2015 grant award recommendations.
Valley Ag Supply opens Spink fertilizer blending plant
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
“We’re super excited today,” said Valley Ag Supply Inc. co-owner Tara Pirak. “We started right out of college into the
Lefty Swift’s new playground equipment arrives
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
It’s here! And if children only knew it was arriving on one of the coldest, wettest days of Spring 2014, they would
Seven file for Plymouth County ballot spots
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson Seven candidates have filed ballot petitions for the June 3 primary for Plymouth County offices.
According to the Plymouth County Auditor’s Office, they are as follows:
Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss Caregiver support group meets April 28
Posted April 15, 2014 at 6:54 pm
The Alzheimer & Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association, will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, April 28 in the Vermillion Public Library, Vermillion, S.D.
Caregivers of memory loss persons
Blown from here to there
Posted April 15, 2014 at 6:44 pm
It was no April Fool’s Day joke the day Old Man Winter moved the Lefty Swift Ball Field’s bleachers about 3 feet — until the front bottom metal step and foot board was kinked
Easter Basket Hunt coming soon
Posted April 10, 2014 at 5:00 am
Akron’s annual Easter Basket Hunt sponsored by the Akron Area Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, April 19, 9:30-11 a.m., rain or shine. Start at Security National Bank to pick up your numbers and meet the Easter Bunny. This event is for children up
A-W administrators get 4.15 percent raise
Posted April 10, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
At a special meeting March 31, the Akron-Westfield School Board approved by unanimous votes contracts for Grades 7-12 Principal Derek Briggs; Grades Preschool-6 Principal Cathy Bobier and Business Manager Jodi Ryan.
Akron receives grant to help fund street lighting upgrade
Posted April 10, 2014 at 5:00 am
Heartland Consumers Power District recently awarded the city of Akron, IA an energy efficiency grant to offset the cost of installing new street lights throughout town. The city will be replacing eleven high pressure sodium fixtures with LEDs, with plans to upgrade a
Akron councilors adopt Revolving Loan Fund plan
Posted April 10, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Need some financial assistance to start a business in Akron?
Then get in line.
At their
A-W boys finish eighth at UC meet
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield’s boys golf team finished eighth of 10 teams at the Unity Christian Golf Invitational at Landsmeer Golf Course in Orange City April 12.
The
A-W girls’ golf opens with win over Jays
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield girls’ golf team opened the 2014 season with a 209-220 win over Gehlen Catholic at Willow Creek Golf Course in Le Mars April 7.
Lady Westerners compete at Hinton meet
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
Akron-Westfield’s girls track and field squad finished seventh with 13 points competing in the “A” division at the Hinton girls track and field meet April 11.
Relays fare well for A-W Boys at opening meet
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
It was a mixed bag of weather for the Akron-Westfield track and field teams as they ventured to Marcus for the season-opening, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Meet, April 7.
Appley has 5-inning no-hitter in Mustangs’ win
Posted April 15, 2014 at 6:55 pm
Morningside swept Hastings 4-0 and 6-5 in 10 innings in a Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) baseball doubleheader April 8 at Lewis & Clark Park.
The sweep enabled the Mustangs to level their GPAC record
Upcoming A-W sports
Posted April 8, 2014 at 9:33 pm
April 10: 4:30 p.m., boys and girls golf, Unity Christian, home.
April 11: 5 p.m., girls track and field meet at Hinton.
April 12: 8 a.m.,
Akron, Hawarden grapplers vie at AAU Duals
Posted April 4, 2014 at 3:11 pm
Wrestlers from Northwest Iowa represented their district well at the AAU State Dual Team Tournament March 15.
Held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines,
A-W track season began
Posted April 4, 2014 at 3:10 pm
Cody Bosse competes for the Westerners in the 4 x 200-Meter Relay at the War Eagle Conference meet March 17 at Dordt College. A-W is scheduled to compete in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn meet in Marcus to begin the outdoor season
NWC’s Small earns honor
Posted March 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced March 17 that 243 women’s basketball student-athletes across the nation have been named 2013-2014 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.
Northwestern College seniors Mackenzie Small of Hinton, Samantha Kleinsasser
Early glimpse of spring helps golf teams
Posted March 28, 2014 at 7:30 pm
by Steve Peterson
Akron-Westfield golf teams got in a couple of practice days this week due to one day of 60 degrees and another of at least golf-friendly weather.
90th birthday
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
Maxine Anderson’s family invites her friends and the community to come celebrate 90 years of life.
An open house will be held Sunday, April 27 from 2:00 – 4:00
NIPCO honors former Board president
Posted April 17, 2014 at 5:00 am
Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative (NIPCO) presented the prestigious “N Award” to former Board President Alan Lucken at its 2014 Annual Meeting, held April 1 in Sioux City.
St. Patrick’s Chicken Dinner draws crowd
Posted April 9, 2014 at 5:00 am
By Steve Peterson
At St. Patrick’s Fellowship Hall April 6 in Akron, a steady crowd enjoyed the Chicken Dinner catered by Central Catering of Hawarden.
Akron Lions present 2014 awards
Posted April 8, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Rodney Anderson of Akron, S.D., received the “Country Citizen of the Year” Award from Akron Lions Club members Angela Ericson (l) and Bob Watson (r).
Akron Lions present 2014 awards
Posted April 8, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Akron Lions Club members Angela Ericson (l) and Bob Watson (r) present Kelly and Denise Beitelspacher, of Akron, with the “Town Citizens of the Year” Award.
Author donates book to Akron library
Posted April 4, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Marjorie Flados’ latest book is now on the shelf ready for checkout at the Akron Public Library. “Retro Parenting: A Commonsense Approach To Raising Children” is
Wind turbine’s standing still
Posted March 28, 2014 at 7:14 pm
By Julie Ann Madden
Since Akron-Westfield School District’s wind turbine “ran away,” talks with those interested in possibility purchasing it have come to a stand still.
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