Akron doctors to practice nearby
Posted May 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
• Dr. Schoenfelder joins Orange City Area Health System
• Drs. Wolff choose Floyd Valley Clinics
Ten veterans’ flags to be dedicated at Akron’s Memorial Day ceremony
Posted May 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
When Monday’s Memorial Day Program concludes, there will be 463 flags in the Albert E. Hoschler American Legion Post No. 186’s Avenue of Flags.
On Monday, 10 veterans’ flags will be dedicated during the annual Memorial Day Program at the Akron City Park.
Legionnaires request assistance with retiring the flags at 4 p.m.
Kenneth W. Anderson World War II U.S. Army
Delmer Andresen Korean War U.S. Air Force
Emil Beeck Korean War U.S. Army
Gerald Flynn World War II -KIA US Marines
Lauren Frisch Vietnam War U.S. Army
Arnold Hummel Korean War U.S.
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A-W Class of 2017 finishes high school chapter
Posted May 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
On Sunday afternoon, A-W Class of 2017 concluded their graduation ceremony with changing of their tassels and tossing of their graduation caps. Fifty of the 51 Akron-Westfield seniors participated in their graduation ceremony. One had
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Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the May 31 issue of The Akron Hometowner will be delivered a day later than usual.
Posted May 24, 2017 at 5:26 pm
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Class of 2017 sets new school record
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Akron-Westfield is known for having multiple valedictorians and/or salutatorians in its classes.
It began with the
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Skyler Briggs is Class of 2017 salutatorian
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
“Being salutatorian doesn’t mean a whole lot,” said Senior Skyler Briggs, who will have the Class of 2017’s honor this coming Sunday. “It’s just a title. It
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‘Flea Market Fridays’ vendors sought
Posted May 16, 2017 at 8:10 pm
The Akron Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new event this summer.
It is “Flea Market Fridays” — from 3 to 9 p.m., every Friday in June on the first blocks of Second Street and
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‘Flea Market Fridays’ vendors sought
Posted May 16, 2017 at 7:47 pm
On May 11, three-year-olds completed their preschool classes at the Akron Children’s Center with a balloon launch. These youngsters celebrated their graduation with parents, guardians and grandparents. The students won’t notice much difference in attending the Children’s Center as the preschool’s daily structure will
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A-W students give back to communities
Posted May 10, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Akron-Westfield students gave back to their communities on Monday during the school district’s annual Community Service Day.
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Onward to National History Day finals!
Posted May 9, 2017 at 5:33 pm
Akron-Westfield had 10 National History Day projects competing in the Iowa National History Day state competition which was held May 8 in Des Moines – three were named National qualifiers and two were named National Alternates
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Transportation providers sought for seniors
Posted May 9, 2017 at 5:20 pm
Connections Area Agency on Aging is accepting applications for transportation providers in the Sioux City urban area and rural areas in Cherokee, Ida, Plymouth, Monona and Woodbury counties. The transportation provider will provide a curb to curb service to seniors age 60 and
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April showers bring what?
Posted May 4, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
Winter Weather Advisories blanketed the area to the north and west of Sioux City Sunday evening as Old Man Winter won the battle
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A-W creative writers advance to nationals
Posted May 4, 2017 at 5:00 am
Five Akron-Westfield students’ creative writings have won first place at the State General Federated Women’s Club’s Creative Writing Contest.
Now, the writings will be entered in the national competition!
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Residents work to save Akron doctors
Posted May 4, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
“Keep Akron’s Doctors” is the theme in the Akron community, and it’s been the theme since the three local doctors announced their June 30
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Akron City Wide Rummage May 5-6
Posted May 2, 2017 at 2:32 pm
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A-W girls advance to State!
Posted May 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
The Akron-Westfield girls golf team won round two of regionals in Class 1A May 22 at Spring Valley Golf Course in Livermore, IA, advancing to the state tournament May 30-31 at American Legion Golf Course, Marshalltown. Shot gun
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A-W takes eleven to state track
Posted May 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
Eleven members of the Akron-Westfield track team traveled to Des Moines to participate in the state co-ed track meet May 18-20. A-W state track qualifiers in Class 1A: Aaron Allard, Austin Allard, Kiana Appley, Leighton Blake, Ty DeRocher, Cal Eskra, Callie Henrich, Jordan
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And the fun begins!
Posted May 24, 2017 at 5:31 pm
By Hank Krause
Oh, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, by golly! Occasionally the sun shines and it becomes softball season again.
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Today at state track in Des Moines for A-W:
Posted May 18, 2017 at 8:36 pm
Kiana Appley placed 6th in Long Jump with 15'10.25" First place jump was 16'11"
Callie Henrich placed 6th in the Shot Put with 39'1.25" First place throw was 40'11.5"
Austin Allard placed
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Off to State Track!
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
Eleven Akron-Westfield track team members in eleven events are headed to the State Track Tournament which runs Thursday, May 18 through Saturday May 20 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
The District qualifying meet was held
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A-W girls golf have
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
perfect record
The Akron-Westfield girls’ golf team ended with a perfect 18-0 record to finish first overall in the War Eagle Conference.
The conference meet was May 9 in Sioux Center.
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A-W boys finish in middle of conference
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
The Akron-Westfield boys’ golf team ended the War Eagle Conference with a 9-11 record, ending seventh overall in the conference out of 11 teams.
At the conference meet May 8 in Sioux Center, A-W finished seventh
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A-W golf takes two
Posted May 11, 2017 at 5:00 am
The Akron-Westfield golf teams traveled to Marcus to face Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen Union in a conference meet May 5.
The boys won, 179-185 and the girls won, 189-229.
Boys
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A-W track teams bring home 10 first places from West Sioux meet
Posted May 11, 2017 at 5:00 am
The Akron-Westfield track teams brought home 10 first place finishes between them from the May 4 West Sioux Coed Relays. The girls finished in second place while the boys finished in third place.
Firsts were achieved
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A-W upcoming events
Posted May 9, 2017 at 5:25 pm
Golf
May 12 – Sectionals (Boys), TBA
May 15 – Regionals (girls) TBA
May
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A-W eighth grade students present a Night of One-Act Plays
Posted May 18, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Akron-Westfield eighth grade students will be performing a Night of One-Acts on Monday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This presentation is free to the public.
The first show that
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Local gal serves as Care Center social worker
Posted May 18, 2017 at 5:00 am
By Julie Ann Madden
The Akron Care Center has a new social worker but she’s not new to the Akron-Westfield community.
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Birthday wishes
Posted May 9, 2017 at 5:18 pm
Lois Schneider-Berner will be celebrating her 89th birthday on May 10.
Lois is a 1946 graduate of Akron High School and former Akron resident, currently residing in Sioux City,
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NHS hosts Film Festival
Posted May 4, 2017 at 5:00 am
The Akron-Westfield National Honor Society is hosting its first annual Film Festival.
Films will be short films, any genre, with a limit of 15 minutes.
The Festival starts May
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Birthday wishes
Posted May 3, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Lois Schneider-Berner will be celebrating her 89th birthday on May 10.
Lois is a 1946 graduate of Akron High School and former Akron resident, currently residing in Sioux City,
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